Aspiring Prison Rehabilitation Officer

Academics Ltd; Dorking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Aspiring Prison Rehabilitation Officer - Dorking - 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 Prison Rehabilitation Officer role in Dorking will provide essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - the perfect opportunity for those with aspirations in 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.

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. As an Aspiring Prison Rehabilitation Officer, you will work 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. You will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary, as many children face barriers in life and are 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 they can succeed in life.

Personal Qualities

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

Excellent on-site training, support, and CPD is provided to ensure the safeguarding of all students.

Compensation: £85-95 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 16:30, PAYE, term time only.

No previous experience is required. If you have a Psychology, Criminology, or Social Science degree, it's an excellent use of your degree.

You MUST have the right to work in the UK to apply - no Visa sponsorship.