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Ads.qxd 29/10/04 7:33 pm Page 17 Classified | recruitment HAGAM (Hillingdon Action Group for Addiction Management) Old Bank House, 64 High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1JP Consultant Counselling Supervisor Required KCA (UK) is an expanding and vibrant organisation providing a wide range of high quality and innovative specialist services. Founded in 1975 and currently employing over 200 paid and unpaid staff, it has an annual income of £5 million and is becoming established as one of the leading service providers in the South East Region. Our aim is to deliver individually tailored care packages which are effective in reducing drug and alcohol related harm and are based on cost-efficient structures, processes and delivery mechanisms. OPERATIONS DIRECTOR (ADULT COMMUNITY SERVICES) £36,147 - £45,198 (SCP 48- 59) Based in Kent We currently have a vacancy for an experienced consultant supervisor to provide client work supervision for our senior counselling staff. The time commitment will be around 4.5 hours per month Please contact Kate Henderson, Director on 01895 207788 for further details and an application pack. Half of all violent crime is alcohol related Essential Car User Allowance, Pension Scheme & Relocation Costs This pivotal change-management role encompasses both leading KCA’s Adult Drug and Alcohol Services operations and influencing the overall direction of the organization as part of the Senior Management Team. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will: Ensure the efficient management of Adult Services and lead a team of skilled and experienced managers. Contribute to the development of strategic and business plans to complement the national drug & alcohol agenda and the continued growth of the organization. Oversee service delivery to meet contractual targets and recognized quality assurance standards, such as QuADS. Ensure the efficient deployment and professional development of operational staff to meet changing needs. In tandem with the Director of Development, set-up new teams and services as contracts are won. Ensure the highest possible standards of care for service users You are guaranteed a wide array of professional challenges and opportunities and will be supported by a cohesive and committed group of senior managers with a wealth of experience. drink above recommended levels To meet the demands of this post, you should have considerable operational management experience. You may already work in the drug and alcohol sector, but equally your background may be in related sectors, such as social welfare, education or the NHS. This is your opportunity to make a difference! Should you wish to discuss this role informally, please contact Peter Gallagher, Director of Human Resources & Estates, or Anton Derkacz, Chief Executive, on 01795 590635. 30% of men and 15% of women on Wirral ALCOHOL STRATEGY PROJECT MANAGER Fixed term contract (1 year in first instance) Secondment Opportunity Wirral Drug & Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) is seeking to appoint a self-motivated enthusiastic professional to manage the development and implementation of National and local alcohol strategy targets focussing initially on Neighbourhood Renewal wards. The post holder will work and be managed within the highly successful Wirral Drug and Alcohol Action Team. For application forms contact: KCA (UK), Dan House, 44 East Street, Faversham, Kent ME13 8AT. Telephone 01795 590635, Fax 01795 539351, Email [email protected], www.kca.org.uk. Please quote Ref: 253. Closing date: 10th November 2004 Interview date: 26th November 2004 KCA is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity for all Charity No: 292824 Offered as fixed term post or secondment in the first instance we expect the post to be funded for a further 3 years from the end of this initial contract. Adfam, the leading national organisation for families affected by drugs and alcohol, is seeking to recruit a: Applicants must have experience of working within a health and social care, business, community or criminal justice services for a minimum of three years and demonstrate knowledge of alcohol related harm and service development. The hours of work are: 37 per week. Salary subject to job evaluation: circa £30,553k For further information/informal discussion please contact: Andy Mills (0151-651 0011 x 255) or Mindy Rutherford (0151-651 3884). The Primary Care Trust recognises diversity and is committed to Equal Opportunities in employment. Application pack and job description can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, Birkenhead and Wallasey PCT, St Catherine’s Hospital, Church Road, Tranmere CH42 OLQ (0151-488 7759). Closing date: 17 November 2004 www.drinkanddrugs.net Closing dates for receipt of all applications is 5pm on 15TH November 2004 and interviews will be held on 18th & 19th November 2004. PA TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM £21,500 - £23,000 p.a. pro rata (incl. LW) + 5% contributory pension scheme for a 25 hour week Based in Southwark, this post requires an enthusiastic team player with a ‘can do’ approach, excellent communication and IT skills, plus experience of office administration and minute taking. The person appointed will be expected to service meetings, organise diaries and liaise with the Board of Trustees and other key stakeholders. ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT £20,000 - £21,500 p.a. (incl. LW) + 5% contributory pension scheme for a 35 hour week For an application pack phone: Based in Southwark, this post requires an enthusiastic team player 0207 928 8898 or with a ‘can do’ approach, excellent communication and IT skills, email [email protected]. Packs can also be downloaded plus experience of office administration. The person appointed will from our website on work with the Finance and Administration Manager, and will be www.adfam.org.uk. expected to work across all Adfam’s services and projects to provide administrative support and to act as receptionist for visitors Charity No 1067428 and telephone calls. This post will suit someone who wishes to gain Adfam actively welcomes appli- cations from all sections of society. experience of working in a busy office on a range of tasks. 1 November 2004 | drinkanddrugsnews | 17