Youth Worker / Pastoral Support Worker - Specialist SEMH School
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.
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.
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 natural ability to build rapport with disengaged or challenging young people.
- Personal Attributes: High levels of resilience, patience, empathy, emotional intelligence, and a calm, consistent approach under pressure.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in Youth Work, Health and Social Care, Counselling, or Education (e.g., Level 3 or above) are highly desirable.
- Compliance: Must hold a current Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or be willing to undergo checks).
What We Offer
- Impactful Work: Make a profound, lasting difference in the lives of children who need it most, helping them turn their futures around.
- Professional Development: Access to specialised training in SEMH, trauma-informed approaches, restorative practice, and safeguarding.
- Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team committed to inclusive education and staff wellbeing.
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Youth Worker / Pastoral Support Worker in Burnley employer: Tradewind Recruitment LTD.
Tradewind Recruitment is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with additional needs. With competitive pay, flexible opportunities across Croydon, and access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values inclusivity and empowers you to thrive in your role as a SEND Teaching Assistant.
Contact Details:
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