Aspiring Prison Rehabilitation Officer

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking Aspiring Prison Rehabilitation Officers in Dorking to support children at risk of entering the criminal justice system. This role offers comprehensive training and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable students. Graduates in Psychology and Criminology will find this position an excellent application of their skills while contributing to restorative practices within education.

Benefits

On-site training and support

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Criminology, or Social Science.
• No previous experience required but a passion for helping youths.
• Ability to build effective relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• Work alongside teachers to improve students' engagement and outcomes.
• Identify and escalate students' risks and needs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Motivation

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Education

Psychology Degree

Criminology Degree

Social Science Degree

Job description

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.

Personal Qualities of Aspiring Prison Rehabilitation Officer - Dorking

* 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/ conflict

* High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener

* Motivated and enthusiastic- professional approach to work

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

**£85-£95 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 16:30, PAYE, term time only

**No previous experience is required

**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