Children''s Residential Support Worker

Ready to step away from 12-hour shifts, night rotas, and weekend work while keeping the rewarding core of what you do?A welcoming secondary school in Blackpool is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Mentor / SEMH Support Assistant to join their student support team this September 2026.If you have experience as a Children''s Residential Support Worker, your expertise in de-escalation, trauma-informed care, relationship-building, and safeguarding makes you an ideal fit for secondary pastoral and behaviour support.Position Overview:Job Title: School Pastoral Mentor / Behaviour Support Assistant (Transition from Residential Care)Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (Excellent public transport links and on-site staff parking)Start Date: September 2026Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term-time only - no nights, no shift work, all school holidays off)Pay Rate: .00+ per day (PAYE, based on care/support experience)Contract: Full-time, long-term for the 2026/27 academic year with permanent school contract pathwaysHow Your Care Skills Transfer Directly to the Classroom:De-escalation and Crisis Management: Your training in managing complex behaviours, diffuse situations, and positive handling (Team Teach, MAPA, CPI, or similar) ensures a calm, safe environment for students facing emotional crises.Trauma-Informed Support: Deep understanding of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), attachment needs, and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) challenges to support vulnerable 11-16 year ..... full job details .....