Mental Health Support Worker - SEMH School
  • England,North West,Lancashire,Blackburn with Darwen
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £92.89 - £110.89 per day
Job Description:
Mental Health Support Worker - SEMH School
Blackburn | Full-time, 5 days per week | Start ASAP
£92.89 - £111.89 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 SEMH school in Blackburn, supporting young people who require additional emotional, social, 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, re-engage, and progress confidently.
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 school environment.
Relationship Building
*Act as a trusted adult and positive role model.
*Build strong, professional relationships that encourage resilience, communication, and self-belief.
Learning & Engagement Support
*Encourage students to re-engage with learning and overcome barriers.
*Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads, and the SENCO to ensure all needs outlined in EHCPs are supported effectively.
Team Collaboration
*Monitor and report on progress, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.
*Work alongside staff across the provision to deliver high-quality care and interventions.
What We’re Looking For
*Experience supporting young people with SEMH or mental health needs.
*A calm, patient, and resilient approach to managing challenging behaviour.
*Strong communication, de-escalation, and relationship-building skills.
*A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
What Tradewind Offers
*Competitive daily pay: £92.89 - £111.89 per day
*Full support from an experienced consultant
*Ongoing CPD including trauma-informed practice, behaviour management, and safeguarding
*A highly rewarding opportunity to make lasting change
Ready to start immediately and help transform young lives?
Apply today and join Tradewind Recruitment as a Mental Health Support Worker in Blackburn.
For more information or to apply, contact Christina:
Job number 3542666

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Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Education
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