Job vacancies
CRI is an exciting and challenging organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer and have achieved the Investors in People standard.
If you wish to apply for any of the posts advertised here, please download and complete the application form attached to the relevant job advert and return it by email to the email address on the information sheet at the front of the application form. Please quote the job reference as the email subject.
CRI is currently looking for people to fill the following posts:
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London (12) The North (8) The South (2)
London
- DIP Worker, Ealing
Reference: MM251. - closing date: 8th July - Structured Day Programme Team Leader, West Ealing
Reference: MM252. - closing date: 8th July - Case Manager, Kensington and Chelsea
Reference: MM255. - closing date: 9th July - Project Worker, Harlesden
Reference: MM256. - closing date: 14th July - Aftercare Worker, Bromley
Reference: KC272. - closing date: 14th July - HR Manager, London Regional Business Unit
Reference: ALO35. - closing date: 15th July - Complimentary Therapy Coordinator, Islington
Reference: KC271A. - closing date: 16th July - Complimentary Therapy Coordinator - Part time, Haringey
Reference: KC271B. - closing date: 16th July - Service Manager, Richmond/Merton
Reference: KC270. - closing date: 16th July - DIP Worker, Surrey
Reference: MM254. - closing date: 16th July - DIP Worker, Merton
Reference: KC273. - closing date: 17th July - Sessional Workers, London
Reference: KC033. - closing date: 31st December
The North
- DRR Project Worker (Fixed Term for 9 months), York
Reference: NM239. - closing date: 10th July - Harm Reduction Worker, Stockton-On-Tees
Reference: NM241. - closing date: 15th July - Complex Needs Worker, Stockton-On-Tees
Reference: NM242. - closing date: 15th July - Day Programme and Aftercare Worker, Stockton-On-Tees
Reference: NM243. - closing date: 15th July - CJIT Care Coordinator, Stockton-On-Tees
Reference: NM244. - closing date: 15th July - Care Coordinator, Middlesborough
Reference: NM245. - closing date: 15th July - Deputy Director , West & South Yorkshire
Reference: NM247. - closing date: 22nd July - DRR Project Worker, York
Reference: NM240. - closing date: 24th July
The South
- Sessional Workers, Hastings or Eastbourne
Reference: MP671. - closing date: 31st December - Sessional Workers, Hastings or Eastbourne
Reference: MP698. - closing date: 31st December
DIP Worker
Reference: MM251
Salary: £25,871 - £27,666 per annum includes Outer London Weighting
Project: Ealing DIP
Location: Ealing (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Wednesday, 8th July, 2009
CRI in partnership with Ealing DAAT are looking for candidates with commitment and drive to deliver front line engagement and assessment services within police custody, court and community settings. We are keen to hear from drug workers or social care workers with good transferable skills who are seeking the challenge of developing and maintaining high quality services, addressing the individual needs of clients by supporting their attempts to change. Strong communication skills and the ability to work flexibly are essential parts of this role, as is an understanding of good care planning and motivational interviewing, to maximise the chances of achieving the best possible outcomes for the client.
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Structured Day Programme Team Leader
Reference: MM252
Salary: £30,079 - £32,274 per annum includes Outer London Weighting
Project: Ealing Day Programme
Location: West Ealing (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Wednesday, 8th July, 2009
CRI in partnership with Ealing DAAT is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable person to manage and drive forward the on-going development of structured treatment services. The programme is tasked with providing structured day programme and other structured interventions to clients referred through both criminal justice and non-criminal justice routes. The successful candidate will have expertise and an excellent working knowledge of CBT and MI approaches. Strong leadership, organisational and relationship management skills are essential qualities required for this role. In return for hard work, professionalism, dedication, and a passion for social justice we will offer excellent terms and conditions, a comprehensive career development plan and the support you will need to really make a difference to service users’ lives.
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Case Manager
Reference: MM255
Salary: £27,439 - £29,234 per annum includes Inner London Weighting
Project: Kensington and Chelsea DIP
Location: Kensington and Chelsea (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Thursday, 9th July, 2009
The Drug Intervention Programme aims to increase the numbers of drug-using offenders engaging in effective treatment, thereby improving the quality of life of the client, their families and protecting communities by reducing crime. K&C DIP provides Arrest Referral, Court based services, Case Management and Assertive Outreach services to substance misusers identified through pro-active contact with a range of community and criminal justice agencies throughout the borough. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of the case management and assertive outreach functions of the programme, providing assessment and care planned interventions to substance misusing offenders. The post holder will be required a range of DIP clients including prison leavers, PPO’s and clients under ROB conditions and engage in assertive outreach activity where clients have disengaged. Targeted services will engage with the most difficult to engage and under represented groups committing disproportionate levels of crime to feed an entrenched addiction to class ‘A’ drugs. To be successful in this role hard work, professionalism, dedication, and a passion for social justice are essential. In return we will offer excellent terms and conditions, a comprehensive career development plan and the support you will need to really make a difference to service users’ lives.
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Project Worker
Reference: MM256
Salary: £25,871 - £27,666 per annum includes Outer London Weighting
Project: CRI Brent
Location: Harlesden (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday, 14th July, 2009
CRI in partnership with Brent DAAT are seeking to recruit an experienced and knowledgeable person to a join a team of drug workers worked from our service in Brent. The Project provides a range of services including: community engagement, harm minimisation and other structured interventions to substance mis-users in Brent. A particular focus for the project is to work with ‘hard to reach’ groups (e.g. crack users and women) who are typically underrepresented in treatment services. The primary objective of the project is to support the partnership to increase the numbers of PDU’s and other adults engaging in effective treatment. A robust assessment and care planning system ensures that the project is able to provide co-ordinated, responsive and needs led services to clients that maximise the chances of achieving positive change and sustainable outcomes for clients and the wider community. A range of low threshold treatment packages are provided in both 1-1 and group settings, working with clients to reduce the risk of substance use and associated life style behaviours by providing harm reduction advice and information. The project is also tasked with the provision of satellite in a range of Tier 1, 2 and 3 agencies. In partnership with community safety, assertive street outreach initiatives engages with people involved in street activity and causing substance related crime, disorder and social nuisance. In return for dedication, professionalism, and a passion for social justice we will offer excellent terms and conditions, a comprehensive career development plan and the support you will need to really make a difference to service users’ lives.
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Aftercare Worker
Reference: KC272
Salary: £25,871 - £27,666 per annum Pro Rata includes Outer London Weighting
Project: Bromley Community Drug Project
Location: Bromley (CRI London Region)
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday, 14th July, 2009
The successful candidate will have at least two years experience of substance and alcohol misuse, be competent and familiar in facilitating group work/ providing psycho social interventions using models such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention techniques and training volunteers. You will be a good team player, but also have the ability to work alone; and have the skills to manage and supervise peer mentors and volunteers.
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HR Manager
Reference: ALO35
Salary: £34,209 - £36,907 per annum (plus Inner London Weighting £3,350)
Project: Human Resources
Location: London Regional Business Unit (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Wednesday, 15th July, 2009
Due to the continued fast moving expansion of the organisation, CRI is seeking to further strengthen its HR function and is therefore seeking an experienced HR Manager to join the regional HR team based in London.
To succeed as a HR Manager you will be a high impact HR professional, able to help drive forward CRI to successfully meet our ambitious goals.
A strong knowledge of HR including employment law is essential as you will play a full and active part in resolving employment relation issues while coordinating the activity of the HR Administrator and ensuring full HR support is provided to the regional business unit and Operational Director. Ideally of graduate calibre or equivalent and CIPD qualified with significant generalist experience, if you have already made your mark in demanding results focussed environments this is a chance to put your skills, experience and insight to the test. This is a highly visible role where your input and influence will be valued from day one.
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Complimentary Therapy Coordinator
Reference: KC271A
Salary: £26,677 - £30,046 per annum includes Inner London Weighting
Project: ISIS Project
Location: Islington (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Thursday, 16th July, 2009
An exciting new post has been developed by CRI to expand our complimentary therapy service delivery within a substance misuse setting. The post holder will preferably have experience of body acupuncture and Shiatsu however other therapies will be considered. The role includes recruitment and supervision of volunteer complimentary therapist and the development of integrating these services into our current services to ensure a holistic approach is taken with working with clients who use drugs and alcohol.
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Complimentary Therapy Coordinator - Part time
Reference: KC271B
Salary: £25,109 - £28,478 per annum includes Outer London Weighting pro rata
Project: DIP/Structured day programme/Aftercare Service
Location: Haringey (CRI London Region)
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Closing date: Thursday, 16th July, 2009
An exciting new post has been developed by CRI to expand our complimentary therapy service delivery within a substance misuse setting. The post holder will preferably have experience of body acupuncture and Shiatsu however other therapies will be considered. The role includes recruitment and supervision of volunteer complimentary therapist and the development of integrating these services into our current services to ensure a holistic approach is taken with working with clients who use drugs and alcohol.
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Service Manager
Reference: KC270
Salary: £35,991 - £41,160 per annum includes Outer London Weighting
Project: London Borough of Richmond on Thames (LBR) DAIS, DIP, Structured Day Programme and Rent Deposit Scheme and London Borough of Merton (LBM) DIP service
Location: Richmond/Merton (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Thursday, 16th July, 2009
The Service Manager will be quality driven and performance focused and will have relevant experience of developing and delivering 'front line' drugs and alcohol services and knowledge of the CJS. You will be able to demonstrate proven leadership, communication and negotiation skills and have a clear commitment to developing and maintaining effective relationships with both commissioners and stakeholders. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate competence in managing budgets, property and community relationships.
To express an interest or for an informal discussion please contact:
Jackie Grant jackie.grant@cri.org.uk 07500 110008
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DIP Worker
Reference: MM254
Salary: £22,578 – 25,884 per annum
Project: Surrey DIP
Location: Surrey (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Thursday, 16th July, 2009
CRI are delighted to have been commissioned to deliver an exciting service in the County of Surrey. The Drug Interventions Programme aims to increase the number of drug-using offenders entering and successfully completing treatment, reduce drug-related crime and improve the quality of life of offenders, their families and communities. The Surrey DIP Team provides arrest referral, case management and assertive outreach services to substance misusers referred by staff working in Police Custody, Prisons, Probation and treatment services.
CRI are seeking to recruit a DIP worker to work across Surrey and from a range of sites. Duties will include assertive outreach in the community providing Arrest Referral and Throughcare and Aftercare services. You will be required to offer advice on drugs and alcohol and other health and welfare issues for DIP clients. You will bring a motivational approach and an ability to devise and develop care plans to meet identified client needs whilst ensuring appropriate links and joint working is carried out with all partner agencies.
The service will operate a staff rota that will include evening and weekend duties.
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DIP Worker
Reference: KC273
Salary: £25,871 - £27,666 per annum includes Outer London Weighting
Project: Merton DIP
Location: Merton (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Friday, 17th July, 2009
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the DIP team in delivering a high quality responsive service based in Merton. The team delivers a range of interventions in a multi agency environment including custody suites, court and treatment agencies across the borough.
The successful candidate will have an awareness of substance misuse related issues as well as excellent interpersonal and time management skills. Duties will include assessment, referral and care co-ordination. You will also have excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high quality service provision.
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Sessional Workers
Reference: KC033
Salary: £14.57 per hour including London Weighting & holiday pay
Project: Various London Projects
Location: London (CRI London Region)
Hours: as required
Closing date: Thursday, 31st December, 2009
As part of an ongoing recruitment programme, we are looking to expand our bank of sessional workers to cover short term emerging vacancies in a number of London projects. These include DIP, Structured Day Programmes, Street Services and Open Access.
We require flexible individuals with experience working in the substance misuse field. Experience of multiple needs assessment and care planning will be the basic selection criteria for these positions.
CLOSING DATE NOT APPLICABLE - PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGHOUT 2009 AS PART OF AN ONGOING RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME.
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DRR Project Worker (Fixed Term for 9 months)
Reference: NM239
Salary: £22,578 to £24,089 per annum
Project: DRR York
Location: York (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Friday, 10th July, 2009
CRI are currently seeking to recruit a full time Drug Rehabilitation Requirement Team project worker within York.
The aim of the service is to provide a comprehensive treatment resource for individuals wishing to stabilise, detoxify or achieve cessation from problematic substance use, whilst decreasing incidents of offending through structured intervention.
The successful candidate will work with adults within the criminal justice system and must have an awareness of substance misuse issues; have professional interpersonal skills and a practical approach to facilitating service user’s involvement, along with excellent engagement skills, and a commitment to high quality service provision.
The role will entail assessment, referral, practical support and case management and will involve working alongside other professionals in a multi-disciplined team. The successful applicant will receive operational supervision from CRI
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Harm Reduction Worker
Reference: NM241
Salary: £20,524 - £22,578 per annum
Project: High Street Project
Location: Stockton-On-Tees (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Wednesday, 15th July, 2009
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a team working to deliver a high quality Harm Minimisation service to substance users. This post is demanding and the work is varied, therefore it will draw on your current knowledge.
Developing and nurturing sound relationships and protocols with all internal and external stakeholders and partners to ensure effective and integrated treatment pathways is an important feature of the post. Duties will include delivering an equipment exchange service, making appropriate referrals to partner agencies, managing stock and motivating service users to improve their lives.
The successful candidate must have experience of substance misuse and have excellent interpersonal and administrative skills as well as the ability to work pro-actively, independently and flexibly.
The post-holder will contribute to the service to ensure that substance users consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and achieve high professional standards. You will be responsible for contributing to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved. You will be required to record and input client data using IT packages to a high standard in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative and financial requirements.
You will be required to work flexibly across operational sites as required and work flexibly within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. This may include some evening and weekend working.
You will be expected to take responsibility for personal development, identifying personal training needs and participate in regular supervision and appraisal.
The successful applicant will have a demonstrable knowledge of Blood borne viruses and will possess the ability to work confidently with other agencies and professionals, as well as the enthusiasm to drive forward the service and contribute to the development of the team. The applicant must also be able to update themselves on new trends within substance misuse, locally and nationally.
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Complex Needs Worker
Reference: NM242
Salary: £20,524 - £22,578 per annum
Project: Complex Needs Service
Location: Stockton-On-Tees (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Wednesday, 15th July, 2009
An new opportunity has arisen to work for a new CRI contract within Stockton, meeting the needs of substance using clients with complex needs.
The successful candidate must have experience of substance misuse and have excellent interpersonal and administrative skills as well as the ability to work pro-actively, independently and flexibly.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with a case-load of people who have a variety of needs.
The service offers support to those are using illicit substances as well as alcohol, and those with experience of supporting people with either or both are encouraged to apply.
The post-holder will contribute to the service to ensure that substance users consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and achieve high professional standards. You will be responsible for contributing to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved. You will be required to record and input client data using IT packages to a high standard in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative and financial requirements.
Practical experience of managing a case-load will be useful as well as a working knowledge of brief interventions eg motivational interviewing.
You will be required to work flexibly across operational sites as required and work flexibly within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. This may include some evening and weekend working.
You will be expected to take responsibility for personal development, identifying personal training needs and participate in regular supervision and appraisal.
The outcomes for the service include increasing numbers of drug misusers into effective treatment. Reducing drug and alcohol use. Reducing re-offending. Improving physical and psychological health as well as increasing access into other appropriate services both in and out of the recognised treatment services.
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Day Programme and Aftercare Worker
Reference: NM243
Salary: £20,524-£22,578 per annum
Project: Structured Day and Aftercare Service
Location: Stockton-On-Tees (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Wednesday, 15th July, 2009
Stockton Partnership aims to increase the numbers of problematic drug user’s entering and successfully completing treatment, thereby improving the quality of life both of the drug user, their families & protecting communities by reducing crime.
The post holder will provide structured interventions as part of a structured day & aftercare programme offering a wide range of interventions for; people who are abstinent from drugs, working towards abstinence, or on substitute medication & are assessed as being suitably motivated to complete the programme. The successful candidate must have an awareness of the barriers individuals face when accessing treatment, excellent engagement skills, have experience of working with those affected by substance misuse and a practical approach to facilitating service user involvement with a variety of agencies. The project worker will; assess client needs and provide care coordination ensuring the person receives the most appropriate intervention, deliver group work, key working sessions & offer an outreach service.
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CJIT Care Coordinator
Reference: NM244
Salary: £21,197 - £24,089 per annum
Project: Stockton CJIT
Location: Stockton-On-Tees (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Wednesday, 15th July, 2009
CRI deliver the Stockton Criminal Justice Interventions Team (CJIT) as part of the Governments Drug Intervention Programme (DIP) in the Stockton on Tees Borough. The service aims to reduce drug-related crime by engaging people who have a problematic substance misuse problem into treatment. The team is committed to improving the quality of life of their clients, families and communities. The service provides care co-ordination and assertive outreach to individuals identified through pro-active contacts carried out across the area.
The successful candidate must have an awareness of the barriers individuals face when accessing treatment, experience of working with those affected by substance misuse and a practical approach to facilitating service user involvement with a variety of agencies. Duties will include; assessment and care planning, assertive outreach, delivery of groups and maintaining accurate client records, amongst other duties. You will have excellent engagement skills, be committed to high quality service provision and an active role in the development of service user involvement.
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Care Coordinator
Reference: NM245
Salary: £21,197 – £24,089 per annum
Project: Care Coordination Team
Location: Middlesborough (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Wednesday, 15th July, 2009
CRI deliver Care Coordination and Assertive Outreach services across Cleveland with bases in Middlesbrough and Redcar. The services provide tailored support for individuals by delivering effective, high quality interventions working with both Criminal Justice and voluntary clients. CRI are looking to recruit the following position for the delivery of the care Co-ordination service in Middlesbrough.
The post holder, under the direction of the Manager and team leader, will care coordinate a caseload of clients offering assessment, support and care planning to support clients through their treatment journey. This will involve joint work with a number of professionals and work with common triage and assessment tools. You will have a good working knowledge of substance misuse, the criminal justice systems and case management to be successful in the role of Care Coordinator.
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Deputy Director
Reference: NM247
Salary: £53,712 - £57,588 per annum
Project: Regional Office - North & Midlands
Location: West & South Yorkshire (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Wednesday, 22nd July, 2009
CRI is in the process of restructuring it’s management team, to accommodate growth and ensure that we are able to deliver the next phase of our strategic plan.
We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Director, with specific responsibilities for operations in our Northern Regional Business Unit. You will have a demonstrable track record of delivering high quality services, an entrepreneurial spirit and the capacity to manage detail across a broad portfolio of services within an organisation determined to be the best in it’s field.
This is a critical post charged with ensuring that existing services continue to meet the expectations of Commissioners and the needs of service users whilst also contributing actively to the ongoing development of the organisation. You will bring relevant experience and understanding of the broad range of factors which limit the opportunities and potential of our service users, be they vulnerable young people, substance misusers or offenders. Your ability to influence, network and create partnerships with a diverse range of organisations and people will be an essential skill to bring to the role, matched by a passion for excellence in service delivery and the business acumen to excel in a competitive environment. You will work as part of a regional management team and thrive within a culture of high expectation and devolved responsibility.
As part of the selection process short listed candidates will be required to participate in an assessment centre.
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DRR Project Worker
Reference: NM240
Salary: £22,578 to £24,089 per annum
Project: DRR York
Location: York (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Friday, 24th July, 2009
CRI are currently seeking to recruit a full time Drug Rehabilitation Requirement Team project worker within York.
The aim of the service is to provide a comprehensive treatment resource for individuals wishing to stabilise, detoxify or achieve cessation from problematic substance use, whilst decreasing incidents of offending through structured intervention.
The successful candidate will work with adults within the criminal justice system and must have an awareness of substance misuse issues; have professional interpersonal skills and a practical approach to facilitating service user’s involvement, along with excellent engagement skills, and a commitment to high quality service provision.
The role will entail assessment, referral, practical support and case management and will involve working alongside other professionals in a multi-disciplined team. The successful applicant will receive operational supervision from CRI.
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Sessional Workers
Reference: MP671
Salary: £10.41 per hour including holiday pay
Project: Young People & Families Service
Location: Hastings or Eastbourne (CRI Southern Region)
Hours: Varied
Closing date: Thursday, 31st December, 2009
East Sussex Young People and Families Service deliver a range of innovative projects for young people, parents and families.
As part of an ongoing recruitment programme, CRI are looking to expand our bank of sessional workers to provide additional support to our services for young people. These posts would be ideal for those wishing to gain more experience working with young people and those hoping to move into this field of work. We would equally welcome applications from those who can bring additional skills that would support our aim to increase young people’s participation in creative and positive activities.
The opportunities will be varied and rewarding and will include administrative duties as well as one to one and group work. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to work in a demanding environment. In return we will provide excellent support and training opportunities.
CLOSING DATE NOT APPLICABLE - PLEASE NOTE THAT CRI ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGHOUT 2009 AS PART OF AN ONGOING RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME.
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Sessional Workers
Reference: MP698
Salary: £10.41 per hour including holiday pay
Project: East Sussex Substance Misuse Services
Location: Hastings or Eastbourne (CRI Southern Region)
Closing date: Thursday, 31st December, 2009
As part of an ongoing recruitment programme, we are looking to expand our bank of sessional workers to cover short term emerging vacancies in a number our East Sussex projects. These include Drug Interventions Programme, Structured Day Programmes, Care Coordination and Open Access.
We require individuals with experience of working in the substance misuse field. Experience of multiple needs assessment and care planning will be the basic selection criteria for these positions.
The opportunities will be varied and rewarding and will include administrative duties as well as one to one and group work. Successful applicants will need the ability to work flexibility and a willingness to work in a demanding environment. In return we will provide excellent support and training opportunities.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGHOUT 2009 AS PART OF AN ONGOING RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME.
