Graduate Aspiring Probation Officer in West Byfleet)

Academics; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Aspiring Probation Officer to work in a specialist school dedicated to supporting vulnerable children. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in restorative practices while working alongside teachers and specialists. You will play a crucial role in helping students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, ensuring they feel safe and empowered. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people and are motivated to contribute to their educational and emotional well-being, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values holistic approaches and aims to transform lives through education.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support and CPD provided

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH challenges and traumas.
• Build strong relationships to increase engagement and life chances.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Motivation

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Job description

Graduate Aspiring Probation Officer - W. Byfleet - Graduates and Trainees - Outreach - Mental Health - SEMH - Psychology - Criminology

Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children who have been exposed to traumas and adverse childhood experiences?

Are you passionate about restorative approaches?

The School

We are looking for a dedicated Graduate Aspiring Probation Officer to work in this small, specialist school near W. Byfleet. All students have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and associated challenging behaviours. The school has a deep focus on addressing the educational, social and therapeutic needs of students, focusing on individual happiness and well-being where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. This role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - the perfect opportunity if you are thinking of a career in prison, rehabilitation, probation, or youth justice services.

Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, this Graduate Aspiring Probation Officer role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates. The role will give you hands-on experience working with vulnerable children; and through building strong, robust relationships, you will increase the engagement, attainment and life chances of children, aiming to ensure they do not enter the criminal justice system.

As graduates and trainees, you will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with 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.

Person Specification:

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 or conflict
6. High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
7. Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work

Start date: ASAP

Training: Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided

Salary: £80-£100 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only

Experience: No previous experience is required

Location: W. Byfleet

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd, if interested.