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Youth Worker / Student Mentor (Secondary Education)

Posted 3rd February

Secondary

Blackpool, Lancashire

Long-term (temporary)

£102.83 - £103.83 per day

RBP3011_1770129281

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Job Description

The Role

Are you a Youth Worker looking to bring your skills into a school setting? We are seeking a passionate, relatable, and resilient individual to join a Blackpool secondary school as a Student Mentor/Youth Worker.

This role is not about sitting in a classroom; it's about using your transferable skills to engage students aged 11-16 who may be struggling with mainstream education. You will be the bridge between the students and their learning, helping them navigate social challenges, emotional regulation, and attendance.

Utilising Your Transferable Skills

We value your experience outside of the traditional classroom. We are looking for people who can bring skills from:

Youth Work: Building rapport quickly with hard-to-reach teenagers.
Residential Childcare: Understanding trauma, triggers, and the importance of safeguarding (highly desirable).
Sports Coaching: Using discipline, teamwork, and high energy to motivate a group.
Mental Health Support: Providing a calm "safe space" for students in crisis.

Key Responsibilities

1:1 Mentoring: Supporting students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs.
De-escalation: Using your experience to calm high-stress situations before they escalate.
Inclusion: Helping students re-engage with lessons through creative, non-traditional methods.
Safe-guarding: Being a trusted adult and ensuring the welfare of pupils aged 11-16.

What We Are Looking For

Experience: Previous work with children or young people (11-16 age group) is essential.
Childcare Background: Experience in childcare settings, youth clubs, or community centres is highly desirable.
The "Blackpool Grit": You need to be thick-skinned, empathetic, and have a genuine desire to improve the lives of local young people.
Communication: The ability to speak to a 14-year-old on their level while maintaining professional boundaries.

Why Apply?

Better Work-Life Balance: Forget evening and weekend shifts-work 8:30 to 3:30, Monday to Friday.
School Holidays: Enjoy 13 weeks of holiday per year (term-time only contract).
Community Impact: Directly influence the future of Blackpool's next generation.
Career Progression: A great stepping stone into teaching, social work, or educational psychology.