Aspiring Youth Worker - Gang Prevention

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Surrey is seeking an Aspiring Youth Worker for a specialized role focused on supporting boys with trauma and mental health challenges. This position provides foundational experience in restorative practices and holistic learning, ideal for graduates in Psychology or Criminology. The role offers opportunities for career progression in probation and youth counseling, with training provided in essential techniques. Join a rewarding environment where empathy and practical approaches are paramount.

Qualifications

• Ideal for Psychology/Criminology graduates with aspirations in Criminal Justice.
• Experience in similar settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable young people with trauma and mental health needs.
• Engage in practical, creative, and vocational subjects.

Skills

Empathy

Pragmatic Approaches

Holistic Learning

Education

Psychology Degree

Criminology Degree

Job description

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17.05.2025

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01.07.2025

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Aspiring Youth Worker - Restorative Practice - Mental Health - Education and Training - Ideal role for a Psychology/Criminology graduate with sincere aspirations within Criminal Justice and Probation – Woking

This role focuses on working in a challenging school setting for boys with trauma and mental health needs, starting around May 25 depending on your availability. It is suitable for those motivated to work with vulnerable young people at risk of offending, with career progression opportunities towards probation, youth offending teams, and youth counseling.

The Provision & LSA role includes:

• Specialist schools for students with social emotional needs and Autism aged 9-16 years old
• Focus on trauma recovery through restorative practices and holistic learning approaches
• Support for SEMH, ADHD, Asperger’s, OCD, Dyslexia, and related mental health challenges
• Development and delivery of key and personal/functional skills
• Engagement in practical, creative, and vocational subjects that inspire students
• Classes of 6-8 students based on ability, interest, and age
• Training provided in MAPA and ABA techniques

The role offers £88+ per day PAYE, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. It is a Learning Support Assistant position designed to build foundational experience in a specialized environment where empathy and pragmatic approaches are essential. You will learn to focus on the holistic and therapeutic aspects of education, including restorative practices and positive reinforcement, supporting students with EHCPs and SEMH needs. While behaviour management is part of the role, academic skills to enhance attainment across areas like maths and English are equally important. The school also offers vocational subjects such as computing, hairdressing, PE, and performing arts.

Having worked in similar settings after university, I can attest that this experience will be enriching and rewarding, though challenging. This role may not suit everyone, but I would be happy to discuss my experiences and how this position could align with your career stage.

If interested, please contact Ben Mason at 01483 362393 to discuss next steps.

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