Are you a highly empathetic, resilient, and experienced professional from a Children's Residential Care or Youth Support background? Do you excel at building trust with young people facing significant challenges? We are seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join our secondary academy provision in Blackpool. This pivotal role is focused on providing intensive, therapeutic, and preventative support to students with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Your experience in a residential setting will be crucial in understanding and managing the profound emotional and behavioural barriers our students face. Core Responsibilities: Dedicated Student Support Your primary focus will be supporting the emotional well-being and engagement of our students, helping them thrive in an academic setting. Intensive 1:1 and Group Support: Provide direct emotional, social, and academic support to students, particularly those who have experienced trauma or attachment difficulties. Crisis and Behaviour Management: Utilize your expertise in de-escalation techniques and restorative practices to manage complex and challenging behaviour incidents effectively and calmly. Liaison and Advocacy: Act as a key link between the school, parents/carers, and external agencies (e.g., social services, CAMHS), informed by your knowledge of safeguarding and multi-agency working from the care sector. Well-being Programmes: Plan and deliv...