Job Title: Pastoral Support Worker
Location: Bolton, BL2
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: £25,000 per annum
About Us:
At Birchwood Children's Services, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where every young person can thrive. We work with children and young people who may have experienced trauma, social and emotional challenges, or barriers to learning, and we are passionate about helping them build resilience, confidence, and brighter futures.
The Role:
We are looking for a compassionate, proactive, and dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join our team. You will play a vital role in supporting the emotional wellbeing, personal development, and safeguarding of the children and young people in our care. Working closely with the care team, education staff, and external professionals, you will help ensure that every young person feels valued, supported, and able to reach their potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide one-to-one and group pastoral support to children and young people.
Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage personal growth and resilience.
Support young people with managing emotions, behaviour, and social interactions.
Work alongside staff to ensure effective safeguarding and wellbeing practices.
Act as a positive role model, promoting respect, independence, and confidence.
Assist in the development and delivery of tailored support plans.
Liaise with families, schools, and external professionals where appropriate.
About You:
Experience working with children and young people in a pastoral, support, or education setting.
A compassionate and empathetic approach, with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging situations.
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
A commitment to supporting the holistic development of young people.
Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Childcare, Youth Work, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.
What We Offer:
A supportive, inclusive working environment.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Birchwood Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including rigorous checks and evidence of the right to work in the UK. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, provide satisfactory references, and undergo identity and qualification checks prior to commencing employment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
