Job Description

Youth Mentor / Pastoral Worker (Alternative Provision)

  • Location: Lancashire / North West (Partnered directly with Tradewind Recruitment)

  • Provision Type: Key Stage 3 & 4 Alternative Provision (Secondary / All-Through SEMH Setting)

  • Contract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term Supply to Permanent (ASAP Start)

  • Pay Rate: £125 - £146 per day (Dependent on experience)

  • Hours: Monday to Friday, School hours (Term-time only)

About the School & Partnership

In proud partnership with Tradewind Recruitment, our progressive Alternative Provision is seeking a dedicated Youth Mentor / Pastoral Worker to join our team on an ASAP basis.

We cater to young people aged 11-16 who have disengaged from mainstream education, experience Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or face barriers such as anxiety, behavioural challenges, or exclusion risk. Through our exclusive partnership with Tradewind, we ensure our staff receive exceptional local support, streamlined onboarding, and access to top-tier professional development.

The Role

As a Youth Mentor and Pastoral Worker, you will bridge the gap between academic learning and emotional wellbeing. You will work closely with disengaged or vulnerable teens, acting as a trusted role model, sounding board, and guide.

Your objective is to help students navigate their emotions, build positive coping strategies, and re-engage with education, vocational pathways, and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • 1:1 and Small Group Mentoring: Build strong, trusting professional relationships with students, holding regular mentoring sessions and emotional check-ins.

  • Pastoral Care & Intervention: Deliver targeted interventions focused on emotional regulation, social skills, resilience, and anger management.

  • Behaviour Support & De-escalation: Utilise trauma-informed approaches and positive behaviour management strategies to de-escalate crisis points and maintain a safe, productive environment.

  • Curriculum & Activity Support: Support teaching staff during academic, creative, or vocational sessions to keep students engaged and on-task.

  • Safeguarding & Multi-agency Work: Uphold strict safeguarding procedures (KCSIE) and collaborate with external agencies, school leaders, and Tradewind consultants.

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience: Proven experience working with secondary-aged youths (e.g., as a Youth Worker, Pastoral Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, Sports Coach, or PRU/AP Mentor).

  • Attributes: High levels of emotional resilience, patience, firm boundary-setting, and a natural ability to build rapport with hard-to-reach teenagers.

  • Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in Youth Work, Health & Social Care, Sports Leadership, Psychology, or related fields are highly desirable.

  • Vetting: Must hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to process one immediately through Tradewind).

Why Join Through Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Competitive, reliable pay processed weekly via PAYE.

  • Exclusive access to over 2,500 free CPD courses, webinars, and accredited training through The National College.

  • Lucrative referral schemes for bringing other education professionals on board.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about youth development and ready to make an immediate, lasting impact in an alternative educational setting, apply ASAP by submitting your CV to christina.grindy@twrecruitment.com or call Christina directly on 01772 977 333.