Crisis Intervention Practitioner; Family Support; Brighton

We require an enthusiastic, energetic, committed and skilled Crisis Intervention Practitioner to work within our school. The postholder will provide specialist social care-informed intervention for young people and families experiencing crisis, safeguarding concerns, family breakdown, neglect, exploitation risk or significant vulnerability. The post holder will bridge the gap between schools, families and statutory services to ensure timely support and coordinated intervention.

In joining Patcham High you will find a creative and supportive culture within a school that is hugely aspirational. We place great importance on positive relationships, teamwork and a ‘can do attitude’. We believe that we are at the cutting edge and, with exciting challenges ahead, this is a brilliant time to join the school. We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.

We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.

Candidates should have:

• Qualification or significant experience in social work, family support, early help or safeguarding services.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child protection processes and multi-agency working.
• Strong assessment, communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with families experiencing crisis and resistance to services.
• Understanding of the impact of trauma, neglect and exploitation on children and young people.