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
Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group interventions for students with SEMH needs.
Use trauma-informed, restorative, and nurturing approaches to support emotional regulation.
Help create a calm, safe and consistent learning environment.
Relationship Building
Act as a trusted adult and positive role model for young people.
Build strong, professional relationships that encourage resilience, communication, and self-belief.
Learning & Engagement Support
Encourage students to engage with their education and overcome barriers to learning.
Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads, and the SENCO to ensure the needs outlined in EHCPs are met.
Team Collaboration
Monitor and report on progress, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.
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 settingReady 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)