Mental Health Support Worker, Blackpool

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 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)