Children's Residential Support Worker - School Setting. Job in Blackpool Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support agency is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker for a specialist school in Blackpool. You will support students aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs by providing tailored guidance. The role includes working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to create a nurturing environment. Enjoy a work-life balance with term-time hours and meaningful daily interactions, making a real difference in young lives.

Benefits

Work-life balance with school hours off

Supportive team environment

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting is desirable.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS.
• Emotional resilience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for children.
• Build trusting relationships to support emotional regulation.
• Help create a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to meet individual care plans.
• Promote independence through compassionate support.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEMH

Ability to build positive relationships

Calm and patient demeanor

Teamwork in a multi-disciplinary context

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker - School Setting
Location: Blackpool
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Salary: 90 - 125 per day

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and energy to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Tradewind are looking for a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker to join the team within a specialist school environment in Blackpool. Working closely with teaching staff, therapists, and care teams, you will support pupils aged 7-16 who require tailored care and guidance to help them thrive both educationally and emotionally.

About the Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for children with SEMH needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships to support emotional regulation and development
• Assist in creating a safe, nurturing learning environment within a structured school setting
• Work collaboratively with teachers and residential staff to meet individual care plans
• Promote positive behaviour and independence through consistent and compassionate support

About You:

• Experience working with children with SEMH or in a residential care setting is desirable
• Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Childcare or equivalent (preferred)
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain one)

Why Join the school?

• Term-time hours - enjoy work-life balance and school holidays off
• Meaningful work where you truly make a difference every day
• Supportive, inclusive team environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

If you are passionate about helping young people build brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for this role!

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