Crisis Intervention Practitioner (Family Support) - Term-Time Only (School hours)

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.

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.

The hours of work are term time only, 37 hours per week, 8am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-3.30pm Friday. The salary for this post is LGA Scale SO1/2 £35,570-£40,444 per annum, full-time equivalent. The actual pro rata starting salary is £30,816-£35,039 per annum (paid for 45.05 weeks per year). The contact is fixed for 1 year (with the possibility of this being extended subject to funding).

​​​​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.

To apply please download the application form from the school’s website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies and email to Elise Holmes, PA to Headteacher [email protected] If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Elise either by email or by telephone (01273 543484).

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY CV*

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.

We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.

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Closing date: Monday 9th November 2026 at 12 noon

Interview date: Soon after closing date

Pay: £30,816.00-£35,039.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Transport links

Work Location: In person