Psychology graduate- Aspiring Probation Officer

Psychology Graduate - Aspiring Probation Officer - Farnborough

Education and Training

Qualities of Psychology Graduate - Aspiring Probation Officer - Farnborough:

1. Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential through education and training.
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.

Details:

• Start date ASAP / April 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.
• £88-£90 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, 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 the right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship.

This Psychology Graduate - Aspiring Probation Officer role in Farnborough 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 Farnborough.

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 Probation Officer / Prison Officer, 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.

Apply now or contact Georgina at Academics Ltd, if interested in this role:

Education and Training

Phone: 01483 362 823
Email: Georgina.Sutton@academicsltd.co.uk

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.