Aspiring Youth Worker - Gang Prevention

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

Job summary

A specialist education provider is seeking an Aspiring Youth Worker to support students aged 9-16 with trauma and mental health needs. The role involves using restorative practices, teaching key skills, and engaging students in creative subjects. Ideal candidates are psychology or criminology graduates looking for impactful experience in a challenging yet rewarding setting. Pay is £88+ per day, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar educational settings is beneficial.
• Understanding of social emotional needs and Autism.
• Ability to engage students in practical and vocational subjects.

Responsibilities

• Work with vulnerable young people with mental health needs.
• Support trauma recovery through restorative practices.
• Teach personal and functional skills as well as vocational subjects.

Skills

Empathy

Pragmatism

Restorative Practice

Positive Reinforcement

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

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Location:

Surrey, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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23

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Aspiring Youth Worker - Restorative Practice - Mental Health - Education and Training. Ideal for Psychology/Criminology graduates with aspirations in Criminal Justice and Probation – Woking.

This role focuses on working in a challenging school setting for boys with trauma and mental health needs. It is suitable for those motivated to work with vulnerable young people and at risk of offending. Career progression can lead to roles such as probation officer, youth offending team member, or youth counselor.

The Provision & LSA role includes:

• Specialist schools for students aged 9-16 with social emotional needs and Autism
• Focus on trauma recovery through restorative practices and holistic learning
• Support for SEMH, ADHD, Asperger’s, OCD, Dyslexia, and related challenges
• Teaching of key, personal, and functional skills
• Engagement in practical, creative, and vocational subjects
• Class sizes of 6-8 students, grouped by ability, interest, and age
• Training provided in MAPA and ABA

Pay is £88+ per day (PAYE), Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. This role offers valuable experience in a specialist setting emphasizing empathy and pragmatism, focusing on the holistic and therapeutic aspects of education.

Restorative Practice and positive reinforcement are key skills. You will work with students with EHCPs and SEMH needs, helping to raise attainment across various subjects including vocational courses like computing, hairdressing, PE, and performing arts, alongside core subjects such as maths and English.

Experience in similar settings following university will be beneficial. This role is rewarding but challenging. Interested candidates should contact Ben Mason at 01483 362393 to discuss next steps.

***Aspiring Youth Worker - Restorative Practice - Mental Health - Education and Training***