What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Title: Specialist FASST Practitioner with a subject matter expertise around Bereavement (Training will be provided on this SME)
Location: Esteem Multi Academy Central Offices are based at Lake View Drive, Sherwood Park, NG15 0DT (this is the main office, you will not be based here) This role is a community based, peripatetic role with the majority of referrals from South Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire
Grade/Scale: Grade 09 (Points 16-19) £25,844 – £28,105 (Pending NJC Pay Award 2024-25)
Start date: ASAP
Contract: 37 hours per week, term time only. There will be requirement for occasional evening work
This key role will be part of a team of FASST Practitioners responsible for delivering the Esteem Early Help Service for academies across the MAT under the direction of the Director of Safeguarding and Early Help.
The successful candidate will report to the Senior FASST Practitioners, who report directly to the Director of Safeguarding and Early Help. You will be allocated a case load of young people and families and be responsible for the assessment of their need and delivering targeted intervention and support. This role involves a lot of lone working with young people and families in their homes, in the community and in different schools.
A minimum level 3 qualification in either childcare, community work, advice and guidance, education, health, social care or youth work is required along with a full driving license, access to a car and relevant business insurance. A working knowledge of services and provision in South Derbyshire and East Staffordshire is desirable. This role would be best suited to someone who lives and is familiar with the operating area.
As a Grade 09 Specialist Practitioner, you will be expected to develop subject matter expertise in bereavement. This role involves providing specialist support to families and young people experiencing grief, as well as delivering workshops and training sessions across schools within our trust. Comprehensive training on bereavement will be provided to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Experience of delivering support to young people and families in a relevant service area, mentoring, advisory work, coaching and problem-solving with young people and families is essential. The successful candidate will be a confident and competent verbal and written communicator who is self-motivated and assured when lone working. Experience of working with vulnerable families and young people who display challenging and anti-social behaviours is desirable.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits include: LGPS Pension Scheme, mileage allowance paid at 45p per mile, school holidays and Westfield Health membership, access to a range of CPD opportunities, flexible working and opportunities to work from home.
For further information, please contact Timara Soar-Hamilton, Senior FASST Practitioner, via email at tsoar-hamilton@esteemmat.co.uk or visit our website at Please use the relevant application form on the MAT website; CVs alone will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 03 November 2024 (23:59)
Interview date: 07 November 2024 – Interview time will be allocated if candidate is successful through initial process on applying for the role.
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust reserves the right to close this advertisement early upon suitable application
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
Commitment to safeguarding
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.