Youth Worker / Pastoral Support Worker - Specialist SEMH School
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Location: Burnley, Lancashire
Position: Youth Worker / Pastoral Support Worker
Focus: Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) Support, 1:1 Mentoring & Small Group Interventions
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent or Long-Term Supply options available
Salary/Pay Rate: £100 - £145 per day
About the Role
Are you an experienced youth worker, pastoral mentor, or support professional with a passion for helping vulnerable children and young people thrive?
We are working in partnership with a dedicated, specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) School in Burnley that caters to students who experience significant barriers to learning, emotional distress, or behavioural challenges in traditional settings.
The school is seeking a compassionate and resilient Youth Worker / Pastoral Support Worker to join their team. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment, delivering tailored pastoral care, 1:1 mentoring, and small group interventions to help students regulate their emotions, build resilience, and re-engage with their education.
Key Responsibilities
- Pastoral Care & Mentoring: Act as a key trusted adult and point of contact for students, offering daily emotional check-ins, targeted 1:1 mentoring, and small group guidance.
- Behavior Support & De-escalation: Implement therapeutic behaviour management strategies, trauma-informed practices, and effective de-escalation techniques to support students through crisis points.
- Remove Barriers to Learning: Help students navigate social and emotional hurdles, fostering coping mechanisms, emotional regulation, and positive social skills.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and external safeguarding/social care agencies to ensure a unified approach to student welfare and development.
- Track Well-being & Progress: Monitor and record student engagement, emotional growth, and behavioural milestones, contributing to individualised education and support plans. xgikmsk
Candidate Requirements
- Experience: Proven background working with children or young people in a Youth Work, Pastoral Support, Residential Care, Sports Coaching, or SEMH/Alternative Provision school setting.
- Skills: Strong de-escalation, conflict resolution, and communication skills, with a na...
Youth Worker / Pastoral Support Worker 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.
Contact Details:
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