Graduate Aspiring Probation Officer

Graduate Aspiring Probation Officer - Haywards Heath - Graduates and Trainees - Outreach – SEMH - Mental Health – SEN – Psychology – Criminology – Sociology

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

We are looking for a dedicated Graduate Aspiring Probation Officer to work in this small, specialist school near Haywards Heath. 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. A fantastic opportunity for Graduates and Trainees.

This Graduate Aspiring Probation Officer role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings – the perfect opportunity for graduates and trainees if you are thinking of a career in prison, rehabilitation, probation, or youth justice services. Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, this 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.

You will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs (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.

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work

• Start date ASAP - Haywards Heath based
• Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
• No previous experience is required
• You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply

Academics is one of the leading education recruitment companies within the UK with over 160 staff and 22 offices. Across the South East, we have the largest and most experienced team with over 30 staff across Surrey, Sussex and Kent supporting over 200 schools across the county on a weekly basis.

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd:

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