Aspiring Youth Justice Worker - Woking - Graduates and Trainees - Outreach - Mental Health - SEMH - Psychology - Criminology - SociologyAre 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 SchoolWe are looking for a dedicated Aspiring Youth Justice Worker to work in this small, specialist school near Woking. 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 Aspiring Youth Justice Worker 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 Aspiring Youth Justice Worker role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates and Trainees. 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 in Woking 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 for Aspiring Youth Justice WorkerPassionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potentialExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectivelyAble to build confidence and motivationApproachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with studentsAble to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflictHigh levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listenerMotivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work**Start date ASAP**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students**£80-£100 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, term time only**No previous experience is required**You MUST be able to travel to Woking / surrounding areasApply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd, if interested in this role:(phone number removed)(url removed)Graduates and trainees - Woking