Mental Health Worker - Behaviour Support Blackpool

Tradewind Recruitment; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Mental Health Worker at a partner Secondary School in Blackpool. This role focuses on providing behaviour support to students, promoting emotional wellbeing, and creating a safe learning environment. You will develop tailored behaviour support plans, conduct assessments, and collaborate with school staff and families. This is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people while working in a supportive and collaborative environment that values professional development. Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Professional Development Opportunities

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Supportive Working Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in providing behaviour support within a secondary school.
• Strong understanding of mental health issues and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students experiencing behavioural challenges.
• Develop and implement tailored behaviour support plans.

Skills

Behaviour Support

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Mental Health Awareness

Education

Qualification in Mental Health

Qualification in Social Work or Counselling

Job description

Are you a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Worker with experience in providing behaviour support within a secondary school setting? An exciting opportunity awaits you at a partner Secondary School in Blackpool, UK!

We are seeking a skilled and empathetic individual to join our student support team. You will play a vital role in promoting positive behaviour, supporting students' emotional wellbeing, and contributing to a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to secondary school students experiencing behavioural challenges, both individually and in small groups.
• Conduct assessments of students' social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Develop and implement tailored behaviour support plans in collaboration with school staff, students, and families.
• Offer strategies and interventions to de-escalate challenging situations and promote positive behaviour choices.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of whole-school approaches to behaviour management and mental health awareness.
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to progress reports.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in mental health, social work, counselling, education, or a related field.
• Proven experience of providing behaviour support to young people, ideally within a secondary school environment.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, mental health issues, and effective behaviour management techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents/carers.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Specific training in behaviour management approaches (e.g., Team Teach, Positive Behaviour Support).
• Experience delivering group work or training sessions.
• Knowledge of the local Blackpool context and support services.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ( 550 - 750 per week), commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Generous holiday entitlement.

Location: Blackpool, UK

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to (url removed)

Closing Date: open-ended.

This Blackpool Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

Job Type: Full-time.

Salary: Up to 2800 every 4 week GROSS.

You will require a DBS and must have RTW in the UK.