Youth Justice Support Specialist

6 days ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Academics Full time
About the Role

Academics is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join their team as a Youth Justice Support Specialist.

This exciting opportunity allows aspiring Youth Justice Workers to gain practical experience working with children in a primary school setting, developing essential skills and knowledge in youth justice and social work.

The successful candidate will provide emotional, behavioural, and pastoral support to at-risk children, helping them develop coping strategies, improve social skills, and manage emotions in both structured and unstructured settings.

A key aspect of this role is collaboration with the school's SENCO, safeguarding team, and external agencies to develop individualized support plans for vulnerable children.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial in building strong relationships with children, parents, and staff, promoting inclusion, safeguarding, and positive behaviour management.

A relevant qualification or experience in social work, criminology, psychology, or youth justice is highly desirable, along with a commitment to promoting positive outcomes for young people.

Salary: £90.00 per annum.



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