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Thurrock Drugs Interventions
Programme / Community Care
This is an opportunity to join an exciting new programme that is
currently being rolled out nationwide. The aim of the programme is to
break the cycle of substance misuse, crime and prison. This will be
achieved by intervening at various stages of the criminal justice
process, thus providing opportunities for DIP clients to access help,
treatment and support.
The programme will be delivered nationwide on a local level through
the DIP teams. A case management system will be used in order to
engage and retain clients with a variety of criminal justice and
substance misuse services. It is an innovative scheme, which relies on
the creativity of gifted professionals like you.
Drugs Intervention Programme (DIP), Senior Practitioner
£24,492 - £25,899 pa inc, over time will be available
N01003
You will lead a team of dedicated case carrying workers whilst
managing a smaller load yourself. You will report to the DIP board
that consists of local DAT, Police and Probation. You will be an
excellent team worker and used to working with multi-disciplinary
teams from the state and private sector.
Drugs Intervention Programme Worker / Community Care
£22,359 - £23,805 pa inc, over time will be available
N01004
You will part of a small team of dedicated case carrying workers. You
will work closely with each offender to formulate a realistic care
plan to meet the unique needs of individual clients. You will be an
excellent team worker and used to working with multi-disciplinary
teams from the state and private sector.
For both posts, you will come from a relevant background, either
within a criminal justice, substance misuse or mental health setting.
You will understand the principles of case management, preferably
with some experience. The ability to think and work creatively is a
definite plus for this challenging role along with ambition and drive.
You will be provided with a comprehensive training package and an
individual training needs assessment.
The current contract period is until the end of March 2006, but this is
strongly expected to be extended, subject to the current Government
review.
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcome
applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities
will be offered an interview where they meet all Essential Criteria on the
Person Specification. Job share applications are also welcome.
To obtain an information and application pack, please call our
recruitment line on 0870 787 1176 between 8am – 7pm, Monday
–Friday and 9am-2pm Saturday, quoting job title/post number or email
[email protected]. Alternatively, you can access our website
on www.thurrock.gov.uk.
Closing Date:
Interview Date:
www.drinkanddrugs.net
17th November 2004
25th & 26th November 2004
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