Youth Worker / Pastoral Support Worker

Youth Worker / Pastoral Support Worker - Specialist SEMH School Location: Burnley, Lancashire Position: Youth Worker / Pastoral Support Worker Focus: Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) Support, 1:1 Mentoring & Small Group Interventions Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent or Long-Term Supply options available Salary/Pay Rate: £100 - £145 per day About the Role Are you an experienced youth worker, pastoral mentor, or support professional with a passion for helping vulnerable children and young people thrive? We are working in partnership with a dedicated, specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) School in Burnley that caters to students who experience significant barriers to learning, emotional distress, or behavioural challenges in traditional settings. The school is seeking a compassionate and resilient Youth Worker / Pastoral Support Worker to join their team. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment, delivering tailored pastoral care, 1:1 mentoring, and small group interventions to help students regulate their emotions, build resilience, and re-engage with their education. Key Responsibilities Pastoral Care & Mentoring: Act as a key trusted adult and point of contact for students, offering daily emotional check-ins, targeted 1:1 mentoring, and small group guidance. Behavior Support & De-escalation: Implement therapeut...