Are you an experienced Youth Worker or Community Mentor looking to bring your relationship-building skills into a school setting?
We are recruiting a confident, grounded Youth Worker / Behaviour Cover Support Specialist to join a vibrant, inclusive secondary school in Blackpool .
This is a long-term, full-time role created for someone with a background in youth justice, youth clubs, community outreach, sports coaching, or residential care. You will bridge the gap between pastoral care and classroom learning-supervising classes, delivering targeted re-engagement work, and mentoring students who struggle within mainstream expectations.
If you know how to build trust, set firm boundaries, and help teenagers navigate the emotional and social hurdles that cause them to disengage, this role offers real daily impact without late evening or weekend shifts.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and manage whole-class groups during short-term teacher absence, ensuring a focused, orderly learning environment.
Act as a dedicated mentor and key worker for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, low attendance, or persistent behavioural challenges.
Facilitate small-group or 1:1 reflection sessions focused on emotional regulation, conflict resolution, restorative conversations, and personal development.
Use proven youth-work strategies-active listening, de-escalation, and non-judgmental guidance-to de-fuse classroom tension.
Collaborate closely with the pastoral heads of year, SENCO, and safeguarding leads to track student engagement and wellbeing.
Support pupils during unstructured break and lunch times to build positive school community culture.
Candidate Requirements
Experience: Background in youth work, alternative provision, sports coaching, residential childcare, pastoral support, or community mentorship involving teenagers (ages 11-16).
Skills: Natural presence and confidence to stand in front of a class, command respect, and hold pupils accountable in a fair, supportive way.
Mindset: Patient, resilient, authentic, and able to look...
Youth Worker | Behaviour & Cover Support in Blackpool employer: Tradewind Recruitment Careers
Tradewind Recruitment is an exceptional employer for teachers seeking a fulfilling role in Barnet primary schools. With a strong commitment to professional development, a collaborative work culture, and transparent pay structures, we empower educators to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. Our focus on personalised learning and support for diverse needs ensures that every teacher can contribute to a vibrant educational environment.
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Tradewind Recruitment Careers Recruitment Team
