Aspiring Outreach Worker

Academics; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization near Farnborough seeks an Aspiring Outreach Worker to support vulnerable young individuals. The role involves working directly with students facing special educational needs, helping improve their engagement and life opportunities. Ideal for recent Psychology, Criminology, or Sociology graduates. Training and support are provided. Pay ranges from £80-£100 per day, Monday to Friday during term time.

Benefits

On-site education and training

Support for safeguarding

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths required.
• Passionate about helping children and young people.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs.
• Identify students' risks and needs.
• Build effective relationships with students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Motivation building

Calmness in conflict

Compassion

Listening

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Sociology degree

Job description

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Farnborough- Education and Training - SEMH - Mental Health - SEN - Graduate - Psychology - Criminology

Are you motivated by supporting and helping vulnerable and at-risk young people?

This is an amazing opportunity to help change the lives of children and young people who are at-risk. This Aspiring Outreach Worker role is based near Farnborough and will give you experience working with vulnerable students, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances.

As an Aspiring Outreach Worker, you will be providing a vital service within the community, working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with special educational needs (SEN), and a range of associated social, emotional and mental health challenges and traumas. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary.

A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more ‘at risk’ of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

This Aspiring Outreach Worker role is ideal for a Psychology, Sociology and Criminology graduates, giving you excellent practical experience with vulnerable, hard-to-reach students, before embarking on a career in outreach or for non-profit organisations. Also suitable for aspiring Probation Officers, Prison Officers and Youth Justice Workers.

Personal Qualities for the Aspiring Outreach Worker

* Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
* Able to build confidence and motivation
* Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
* Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
* Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
* Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work

**Start date ASAP - Farnborough

**Excellent on-site education and training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students

**£80-£100 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 16:30, term time only

**No previous experience is required

**GCSE in English and Maths

**If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it’s an excellent use of your degree

**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

**Must be able to travel to Farnborough and surrounding areas

Apply now or contact Georgina Sutton at Academics Ltd:
01483 362 823

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.