Aspiring Probation Officer: Youth Justice & Mental Health

Academics Ltd; Dorking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd. seeks an Aspiring Probation Officer for a role at a school in Dorking, focused on young offenders, mental health, and education. You will support students with a range of needs within the school day, assisting behaviour, learning, and participation in class.

The position involves working with groups or individuals, promoting social skills, confidence, and motivation, and taking part in team meetings and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Psychology or Criminology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Caring and patient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Providing supervision for children's behaviour during the school day and supporting their learning and participation in class.
• Working with a class, a small group or individual learners, both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Encouraging the development of social skills and supporting students' individual needs.
• Helping to build confidence and motivation.
• Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team.
• Maintaining progress records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Caring attitude

English proficiency

Maths proficiency

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Academics Ltd. seeks an Aspiring Probation Officer for a role at a school in Dorking, focused on young offenders, mental health, and education. You will support students with a range of needs within the school day, assisting behaviour, learning, and participation in class.

The position involves working with groups or individuals, promoting social skills, confidence, and motivation, and taking part in team meetings and ongoing training.