SEMH Youth Worker – Bootle

Full Time | Long Term | £90–£100 per day

Chalk Education is currently recruiting an experienced SEMH Youth Worker to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a school setting in Bootle.

This is a full-time, long-term role, ideal for someone passionate about behaviour support and making a positive impact on young people who face emotional and behavioural challenges.

Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

The Role:

• Supporting children with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement
• Working closely with teaching staff, SEN teams, and external professionals
• Acting as a positive role model and providing consistent support throughout the school day

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working with SEMH and challenging behaviour (essential)
• Experience in education, youth work, care, or similar settings
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £100 in vouchers for both parties

Please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay.