Aspiring Prison Rehabilitation Officer

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Dorking is seeking an Aspiring Prison Rehabilitation Officer to support vulnerable students with special educational needs. The role offers a chance to make a significant impact, assisting children and young people in overcoming challenges and reducing the risk of entering the criminal justice system. No prior experience is required, making it an ideal opportunity for graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or Social Sciences.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN and SEMH challenges, alongside teachers and specialist staff.
• Identify risks and needs of children/young people and escalate where necessary.
• Help increase engagement, attainment and life chances.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Empathy

Education

Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree

Job description

Overview

Aspiring Prison Rehabilitation Officer - Dorking - Education and Training

Dorking - Mental Health Support Worker - LSA - SEN - SEMH - Psychology - Criminology - Sociology- Education and Training

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others? Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children?

This Aspiring Prison Rehabilitation Officer Education and Training role in Dorking will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - the perfect opportunity if you have aspirations within probation, rehabilitation, prison, youth and social justice. Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, with a focus on restorative practice, this Aspiring Prison Rehabilitation Officer role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates in Dorking.

The role will give you experience working with vulnerable students, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances, aiming to ensure they do not enter the criminal justice system. As an Aspiring Prison Rehabilitation Officer, you will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with special educational needs (SEN), and a range of associated social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges and traumas. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. Many of the children face various 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.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN and SEMH challenges, alongside teachers and specialist staff.
• Identify risks and needs of children/young people and escalate where necessary.
• Provide consistency and equip students with tools to feel safe, secure and empowered.
• Help increase engagement, attainment and life chances to reduce risk of entering the criminal justice system.

Personal Qualities

• 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 in stressful or conflict situations
• High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic with a professional approach to work
• Willing to engage in on-site training, support and CPD to safeguard all students

Requirements / Benefits

• Hours: 90 to 110 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 16:30, PAYE, term time only
• No prior experience required
• If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it is an excellent use of your degree
• You MUST have right to work in the UK to apply – no visa sponsorship