Mental Health Support Worker - Alternative Provision
Blackpool | Full-time, 5 days per week | Start ASAP
£90 - £121.89 per day
Join Tradewind Recruitment and make a meaningful impact.
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Do you thrive in environments where every day presents a new opportunity to change a life?
Tradewind is recruiting a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join an alternative provision in Blackpool, helping young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed.
The Role
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital part in supporting teenagers who have faced significant social, emotional, or educational barriers. You'll work alongside a committed pastoral and SEND team to help students regulate, engage, and move forward with confidence.
Key Responsibilities
* Emotional & Behavioural Support
o Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group interventions for students with SEMH needs.
o Use trauma-informed, restorative, and nurturing approaches to support emotional regulation.
o Help create a calm, safe and consistent learning environment.
* Relationship Building
o Act as a trusted adult and positive role model for young people.
o Build strong, professional relationships that encourage resilience, communication, and self-belief.
* Learning & Engagement Support
o Encourage students to engage with their education and overcome barriers to learning.
o Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads, and the SENCO to ensure the needs outlined in EHCPs are met.
* Team Collaboration
o Monitor and report on progress, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.
o Support staff across the provision to deliver high-quality care and interventions.
What We're Looking For
* Experience working with young people with SEMH or mental health needs.
* A calm, patient, and resilient approach to managing challenging behaviour.
* Strong communication and de‑escalation skills.
* A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
What Tradewind Offers
* Competitive daily pay: £90 - £121.89 per day
* Full support from an experienced consultant
* Ongoing CPD including trauma-informed practice, behaviour management, and safeguarding
* The chance to make a real difference in a highly rewarding setting
Ready to start immediately and help transform young lives?
Apply today and join Tradewind Recruitment as a Mental Health Support Worker in Blackpool. For more information or to apply, contact Christina: (phone number removed) (url removed)
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