Aspiring Probation Officer role

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

Job description

Aspiring Probation Officer Role - Guildford - 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 Probation Officer role in Guildford 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 role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates in Guildford.

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. 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 Required

1. Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
3. Able to build confidence and motivation
4. Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
5. Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress/conflict
6. High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
7. Motivated and enthusiastic - professional approach to work

Additional Information:

• Start date: ASAP / January 2025, 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
• £85-£90 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

Apply now or contact Georgina at Academics Ltd, if interested in the Mental Health Support Worker role:
01483 362 823
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