Aspiring youth criminal justice worker

Term Time Teachers; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Bexhill-on-Sea seeks an Aspiring Youth Criminal Justice Worker to support vulnerable children. This role involves utilizing restorative approaches to help students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Applicants do not need previous experience, making it a great opportunity for those with a degree in Psychology, Criminology, or Social Science. Competitive pay is offered for term time work.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

CPD provided

Support for safeguarding

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Able to build trusted relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable children in 121 and group settings.
• Implement restorative practices and holistic approaches.
• Provide consistency and build relationships to empower students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Motivation

Resilience in stress

Education

Degree in Psychology / Criminology / Social Science

Job description

Aspiring Youth Criminal Justice Worker

Are you passionate about restorative approaches? Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children?

You will work in a challenging secondary school setting, supporting children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs 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 building relationships, 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, reducing the risk of them entering the criminal justice system.

Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, with a focus on restorative practice, this role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - career progression routes include Probation Officer, Youth Offending Teams and Youth Counsellor.

The School & LSA Role

• Specialist schools for students with SEMH needs and learning needs
• You will be supporting vulnerable children in 121 and group settings
• Focus on restorative practices and a holistic and therapeutic approach to learning
• Practical, creative and vocational subjects, what sparks joy for the students and will help them positively contribute to society

Person Specification

• 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
• High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work

Start date ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
90- 100 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, 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

Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).