Aspiring Outreach Worker

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking an Aspiring Outreach Worker to support vulnerable young people in Guildford. This role provides hands-on experience with students facing diverse challenges, offering a great platform for graduates in Psychology, Criminology, and Sociology to kickstart their careers in outreach or related fields. The position includes on-site training and aims to empower students towards success.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training and support

Continuous professional development (CPD)

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children and young people.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build motivation and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable students and help improve their engagement and attainment.
• Provide a vital service within the community.
• Identify student risks and escalate needs when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Communication

Compassion

Education

GCSE in English and Maths

Degree in Psychology, Criminology, or Social Science

Job description

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Aspiring Outreach Worker - Guildford - Education and Training - SEMH - Mental Health - SEN - Graduate - Psychology - Criminology - £80-£100

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 in Guildford and will give you experience working with vulnerable students, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances.

You will be providing a vital service within the Guildford 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.

Ideal for a Psychology, Sociology and Criminology graduates, this Aspiring Outreach Worker role will give 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 - 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

**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 16:00, 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 Guildford

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd if interested in the Aspiring Outreach Worker role:
01483 362 636

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