Job Description
Youth Worker - SEMH School (Lancaster)Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Competitive Salary | September 2025 Start (or sooner)
Do you have a passion for working with young people who need guidance, encouragement, and someone to believe in them?
Pay £90 - £120 per day
Tradewind are looking for a Youth Worker to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in Lancaster, supporting children and young people who have experienced challenges in mainstream education.
This is a rewarding opportunity to build strong, meaningful relationships and help students grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
Your Role:
As a Youth Worker in our SEMH setting, you will support students both in and out of the classroom. You'll be a trusted adult figure who listens, guides, and mentors - helping young people build confidence, develop resilience, and make positive choices.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Supporting students with emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement.
* Building 1:1 relationships and delivering small group sessions on topics like self-esteem, communication, and social skills.
* Assisting teaching staff with behaviour management and the creation of a nurturing learning environment.
* Acting as a positive role model and advocate for pupils' wellbeing and development.
* Contributing to personalised support plans and working closely with families and external agencies.
What We're Looking For:
* Experience working with young people, ideally in a school, youth work, or SEMH/SEN setting.
* A calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach.
* Ability to build trust and maintain firm, fair boundaries.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* A relevant qualification in youth work, health & social care, or similar (desirable but not essential).
What We Offer:
* A supportive, values-driven team environment.
* Opportunities for training and development in SEMH and trauma-informed practice.
* The chance to make a real difference to young people's lives.
* Term-time working for better work-life balance.
Location: Lancaster Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier by negotiation)To Apply: If you're a Youth Worker looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment Agency please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career! Or for more information about the role, contact Christina Grindy on /
The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment Agency;
* Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
* Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
* Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
* We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer
Join a school where every connection counts. Empower change. Be the difference.