CAAAD Team Manager
26 February 2010
Barton Hill Settlement, Bristol
CAAAD (Community Action Around Alcohol and Drugs) team
Job Salary:
£28,637 per annum
Barton Hill Settlement is a community managed multi-purpose centre providing a range of services in inner city East Bristol
Join our CAAAD (Community Action Around Alcohol and Drugs) team covering a maternity post up to 1 year.
We require a full time (35 hours per week) CAAAD Manager, maternity cover post to manage the services of our Drug and Alcohol Project to ensure the project is developed with agreed strategies and plans. You must have 2 years experience of project or service management and development.
For a job pack giving more detailed information please contact:
Central Services Office, Barton Hill Settlement, 43 Ducie Road, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 OAX Tel: 0117 9556971 or E-mail: sallyj@bartonhillsettlement.org.uk
For more information, look on our website: www.bartonhillsettlement.org.uk
Closing Date for receipt of application: Wednesday 17th March 2010 at 5:00 pm
Diary date for Interview: 26th March 2010
Barton Hill Settlement has a policy of promoting equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Limited Company Number 5031499 Registered Charity Number 1103139
Contact email:
sallyj@bartonhillsettlement.org.uk
Contact phone:
0117 9556971
Community Drug Treatment Practitioner
26 February 2010
Community Drug Team, Paget House
Leicestershire NHS Trust (Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council)
Job Salary:
Band 6 £24,831 to £33,436 pa, 37.5 hours per week
Based within Homeless Healthcare at the Dawn
Centre, Leicester
We are a large and diverse NHS service, working very closely with GPs and the local non-statutory drug services in urban and rural environments across Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland, providing services for people with drug related
problems via multi-disciplinary teamwork. We are committed to the principles of harm minimisation and seek to provide treatment services appropriate to the needs of problem drug users in the area.
We are looking for an experienced drug worker with a proven track record of offering quality assessment and interventions to drug using clients with complex needs.
Essential criteria:
• RMN, RGN or DipSW
• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject together with
a postgraduate certificate or diploma in counselling or drug
and alcohol treatment
• Experience of community working
If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role and to meet the challenge of working in this rewarding environment and would like further information please contact Lou Mousley, Team Leader, Community Drug Team or the Duty Line Manager on 0116 225 6400.
Closing date: 19 March 2010.
TO APPLY - Please apply on-line at www.jobs.nhs.uk quoting the appropriate vacancy reference in the keyword search.
If you do not have Internet access please call 0116 246 3480 (24 hour answerphone) quoting the reference.
We offer excellent working conditions, including a contributory pension scheme. We are actively implementing equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We encourage and support flexible working wherever possible. Further details available on request. The Trust operates a Smoke Free Policy and smoking is banned on all sites across the Trust. Working with Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council to provide mental health and learning disability services.
Support. Care. Respect.
Contact name:
Lou Mousley, Team Leader, Community Drug Team
Contact phone:
0116 246 3480
OPERATIONS MANAGER
12 March 2010
Acorn Treatment and Housing
North West England (office base in Stockport but with regular travel)
Job Salary:
£44,000 to £48,000
Acorn (formerly known as ADAS) has gone through considerable recent change and as a result is now growing its operations significantly. To support this growth we are now seeking to recruit an Operations Director. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with other members of the management team you role will be to drive excellence in service delivery through quality improvements, performance management and innovation. Working within Acorn's recovery community ethos, this post is a unique opportunity to influence the direction and development of services and produce outstanding outcomes for our service users. You will be a well-rounded and inspirational leader with wide-ranging managerial skills gained in the social care, health or criminal justice fields. You will possess a thorough understanding of the substance misuse field. You should be able to lead and manage staff teams, drive the delivery of contracts, set and control finances and build excellent relationships with commissioners, partners and other stakeholders. You are likely to be educated to degree level or equivalent and have a relevant qualification in management, substance misuse or associated fields.
For an informal discussion or application pack please contact Lynn Barker on 0161 484 0000 or email lynn.barker@acorntreatment.org.
Closing date: 24th March 2010 Interviews: w/c 5th April 2010
The successful candidate will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check at enhanced level.
http://www.acorntreatment.org/
Safer communities, healthier lives Registered Charity No: 1079327
Committed to anti-discriminatory practice, Acorn aims to be an equal opportunities employer.
http://www.acorntreatment.org/
Contact name:
Lynn Barker
Contact email:
lynn.barker@acorntreatment.org.
Contact phone:
0161 4840000
NVQ ASSESSOR – SUBSTANCE MISUSE
26 February 2010
NewLink Wales
Cardiff
Job Salary:
SCP 21-22 (£ 19,126-£19,621 per annum) (FT, 37 hours per week)
An experienced substance misuse worker is required to act as an NVQ assessor. The post will involve assessing NVQs in Health and Social Care; Qualifications in Working with Substance Misuse and Qualifications for Service Users . In addition it would be desirable for the post-holder to be able to assess Management NVQs.
The ability to travel is required. This is a fixed term contract of two years with the hope that this will be extended’
Please note that full training will be given to the successful candidate to achieve their Assessor Award.
NewLink Wales works in partnership with communities and agencies that provide services to substance misusers in Wales. It specialises in:
• Delivering substance misuse training
• Volunteer placements
• Information and support services to Black & Minority Ethnic communities
All posts offer + 6% pension contribution after successful completion of probationary period.
To apply please contact us at recruitment@newlinkwales.org.uk and a pack will be e-mailed to you, or tel. 02920 529002
For further information on NewLink Wales please visit our website: www.newlinkwales.org.uk
Closing date for the post: 4pm Wednesday 24th March 2010.
Interview date: Wednesday 31st March 2010.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Previous applicants need not apply.
NewLink Wales is committed to equal opportunities
Registered Charity 1085545
Registered Company Ltd by Guarantee 4142393
Contact email:
recruitment@newlinkwales.org.uk
Contact phone:
02920 529002
Full-time Keyworker/Counsellor (drug and rehabilitation)
08 March 2010
StreetScene
Bournemouth, Dorset
Job Salary:
Basic salary of £18,000 - £21,000 per annum depending upon experience plus benefits of up to a further £2,200. Package could include mobile telephone allowance, generous pension contributions, travel allowance, 18 days holiday rising by one day per two years after two years to a maximum of 23 days. You will also be joining a great team on the cutting edge of service development. We also offer both internal and external supervision and an excellent training programme package of continual development.
Reference#:
DDN/KWFT-BMTH
The ideal candidate will have experience in care plan counselling. NVQ level 3 in care or an equivalent with experience of working in the drug and alcohol addiction field and be skilled in group therapy and one to one counselling. A full driving licence, access to a vehicle, good people skills and computer literacy is preferred. Duties include working on a caseload and working alongside clients. It may include Bank Holidays and out of hours on call work. The employer will consider less qualified or experienced candidates who are willing to undergo further training. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure; disclosure expense will be met by employer.
Closing date : Friday 26th March 2010 or before if the vacancy is filled prior to this date.
Visit our website for more information about our organisation www.streetscene.org.uk
Email enquiries to Angie Howson-Green at angiehg@streetscener.org.uk quoting
reference: DDN/KWFT-BMTH
No agencies please.
Contact name:
Angie Howson-Green
Contact email:
angiehg@streetscener.org.uk
Intensive PSI Counselling Coordinator
04 March 2010
Sefton DAT
Sefton, Liverpool
Job Salary:
£28,037 to £29,681 per annum
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the implementation and development of this new service and to be part of the Drug System Change Pilot which was awarded to Sefton DAT. The service will primarily offer short term interventions (12 weeks) and be based on an integrative model of practice but with a focus on MET, CBT and family systems therapy.
The post holder will be responsible for the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteer counsellors and ensuring that the service employs evidence based interventions, meets specified quality standards and achieves performance targets. The post holder will be committed to the principles of recovery and supporting individuals to lead meaningful and purposeful lives. In return the successful applicant will become part of a national organisation committed to both its service users and staff and with an excellent record in delivering quality outcome focussed services. CRI provides a comprehensive package of support and training to all its staff as part of its performance management framework.
Closing date 29 March 2010. Only electronic applications will be accepted via www.cri.org.uk
The successful candidates will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check at enhanced level.
In return for your commitment and enthusiasm CRI offer excellent terms and conditions and comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Committed to anti-discriminatory practice, CRI aims to be an equal opportunities employer.
Crime Reduction Initiatives is a registered charity in England and Wales (1079327) and in Scotland (SC039861),
Company Registration Number: 3861209 (England and Wales).
Contact name:
Damian Grainer
Contact phone:
07843 357399
Regional Workforce Development Officer
12 March 2010
West Midlands Probation Service/NTA
Job Salary:
Band 4, £27,914 - £35,727 per annum.
This post is funded for one year with the possibility to extend it for a second year.
Delivery of effective drug treatment and of strategies for reducing the harm caused by drug misuse
requires skilled staff. In the West Midlands region, the Drug Action Teams collaborate closely on a
number of issues including workforce development. This post is a result of this collaboration.
The post holder works to a programme that is set by the Regional Workforce Board, chaired by a
representative of the LSC and including local Partnership leads and drug commissioners, the Home
Office and the NTA. A number of initiatives have already been implemented through this programme
including a Progression Award in Community Justice; a Continuing Development Award; an Advanced
Apprenticeship Scheme; a training needs analysis for young people treatment services; a web site to
improve the image of work with drug issues as a career pathway.
The Workforce Development post will maintain this work and develop a proactive strategy to increase
the effectiveness of the workforce through recruitment, training and staff development.
The post is funded by Drug Action Teams across the region, and will have a remit covering the whole
Government Region. For administrative purposes the post will be located within Midlands Consortium
and employment will be on the usual terms and conditions of that organisation. The National
Treatment Agency and Government Office for the West Midlands support the delivery of the national
drug strategy and the Workforce Development Officer will work closely with staff in these agencies,
with Drug Action Teams and drug treatment providers, with relevant SHA staff and with training and
Skills organisations to support workforce development across the region.
The post holder’s office base will be the Consortium’s Office at Fort Dunlop but travel throughout the
whole region will be required. The post holder will also be supported by close working with the NTA
regional team.
Applicants for this post should have experience and understanding of training, workforce
development and the learning infrastructure including the LSC, Sector Skills Councils, Further
Education etc. Secondments will be considered.
Closing date: 31st March 2010, interviews 28th or 29th April 2010
To access an application pack please visit our website www.westmidlands-probation.gov.uk or write to
Human Resources Department, 1 Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BD, for an application form (unless
otherwise stated) quoting your name, address and the appropriate vacancy number.
National Probation Service-West Midlands is committed to safeguarding
children, young people and vulnerable adults
Restrictions On Bail Officer (R.O.B)
15 March 2010
Synergy Group
East London
Job Salary:
£16.00 - £22.00 per hour
A Restrictions On Bail Officer (R.O.B) is required to join my clients team in East London.
Working within the police stations, this position will have the following responsibilities:
To reduce the impact of drug related crime for the individual and the community by supporting the courts in the use of Restriction on Bail legislation that provides for a restriction on court bail for adult defendants who have tested positive for a specified Class A drug, and whose offence is a drug offence or believed by the court to be related to, or motivated by, drug misuse. To offer assessment, referral and co-ordination of interventions which enable drug using offenders to access treatments that address their drug use and offending behaviours.
The successful applicant will have minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role and be available immediately
To discuss this role or any other jobs in London or in the Criminal Justice field please contact Dan Essery at The Synergy Group on 020 7556 1154 or email your CV to dan.essery@synergygroup.co.uk
Working with The Synergy Group offers:
- The most experienced Care and Support recruitment team in the UK
- Access to the broadest selection of Care and Support vacancies in the UK
- The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
- Weekly payroll service
- Excellent rates of pay
- Personal service
Contact email:
dan.essery@synergygroup.co.uk
Contact phone:
020 7556 1154
Drug and Alcohol Outreach Worker
15 March 2010
Synergy Group
East London
Subsection:
Outreach Worker
Job Salary:
£16.00 - £20.00 per hour
A Drug and Alcohol Outreach Worker is required to join a successful but challenging Out-Reach Team in East London and surrounding areas.
Working with the community team, this position will have the following responsibilities:
Working in partnership with local agencies you will be responsible for engaging with street populations, rough sleepers, street drinkers and street drug users. You will provide an assertive outreach service and offer a range of interventions to reduce the impact of street homelessness and substance abuse for the individual and the community.
The successful applicant will have minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role and be available immediately
To discuss this role or any other jobs in London or in the Drug 7 Alcohol Sector field please contact Dan Essery at The Synergy Group on 020 7556 1154 or email your CV to dan.essery@synergygroup.co.uk
Working with The Synergy Group offers:
- The most experienced Care and Support recruitment team in the UK
- Access to the broadest selection of Care and Support vacancies in the UK
- The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
- Weekly payroll service
- Excellent rates of pay
- Personal service
Contact email:
dan.essery@synergygroup.co.uk
Contact phone:
020 7556 1154
Counsellors
15 March 2010
Addiction Recovery Agency
Bristol
Job Salary:
£21,848 - £24,449 per annum
The Addiction Recovery Agency provides drug and alcohol treatment and support services.
Seconded to the Residential or Day-care Services with opportunities for working with Relapse Prevention and Aftercare, you will be Diploma qualified and client focussed. Your high level of commitment and motivation will be complemented by relevant experience of abstinence based treatment systems within the drug and alcohol field.
Closing date: 9.00am Tuesday, 6th April 2010.
To apply, please visit www.addictionrecovery.org.uk or call 0117 934 0844 quoting ref: 0301-3D.
In return, we offer 25 days leave per annum and bank holidays, plus one day per year up to 30 days, and pension.
ARA is working towards equal opportunities.
Registered charity no. 1002224.
Contact phone:
0117 934 0844