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DIP Interventions Worker

Oxfordshire Starting Salary: £21,438 – £24,609

SMART CJS strives to develop individuals within the organisation in an environment that is conducive
to progress by harnessing a team culture that is respectful, professional and open.

Working as part of a high performing, knowledgeable, energetic team, the post-holders will proactively
engage drug users who have been identified by the Criminal Justice System as requiring intensive
support to overcome the effects of their problematic drug use. Key tasks include:

• Assessment of need and risk, delivering harm reduction advice and information
• Formulation of care plan and making supported referrals to services
• Delivering brief interventions and motivational engagement
• Monitoring of client progress through key-working and information management
• Close working with local prisons acting as part of TCAC process and facilitating the individuals
re-integration back into the community.

To meet the demands of this role you should have experience of working directly with problem drug
users, and be able to demonstrate strong empathy with and commitment to this client group. Due to
the nature of our work, all staff are CRB checked and vetted through local police, although each case is
considered on individual merit.

SMART CJS is committed to the principles of diversity and equality of opportunity and
is striving to ensure that its workforce is representative of the communities it serves.
Individuals from minority ethnic groups and those who have personally experienced and
overcome drug/alcohol related problems are encouraged to apply.

For an application pack please contact Terry Gilfoyle
on t.gilfoyle@smartcjs.org.uk or call 01865 790384.

Closing date for all applications is Monday 19th May 2008.

Interviews will be held week commencing 26th May 2008.

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Regional Director

Established in 1996, SMART is now considered to be one of the leading providers of substance misuse services in the South East of England. Our continuing success is as a result of our ability to adapt to an ever changing environment, whilst maintaining those values that we believe in most. They are:

• Pragmatism
• Integrity
• Empathy
• Endeavour
• Innovation

As we move forwards into our next phase of development, we are seeking two individuals who match our values and can prove to us that they possess the expertise we need to further consolidate our position and support us in maximising all future opportunities.

In summary, we are looking for an individual with a proven track record in contract and performance management who recognises what it is that’s needed to support a highly committed and passionate senior management team in meeting their aims. Ideally they will have experience of management in the voluntary sector but this will not make us blind to applicants with shared values from across all sectors.

Whatever their background,the ideal candidate will possess 180 vision, inspirational people skills, clarity of purpose, disciplined standards and, most important of all, balance.

The role will be reporting to the CEO and Board of Trustees as required.

For further information and other opportunities with SMART CJS, please visit our website at www.smartcjs.org.uk

For an application pack please contact Poli Shajko on 01865 515318 or email.

Closing date for all applications is

Friday 9th May 2008.

Interviews will be held the week commencing 19th May 2008.

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FINANCE MANAGER

As we move forwards into our next phase of development, we are seeking two individuals who match our values and can prove to us that they possess the expertise we need to further consolidate our position and support us in maximising all future opportunities.

This individual will have experience in managing and maintaining all aspects of company finance in a competitive business environment. They must also prove they have the skills needed to support a senior management team in mmeeting their business objectives, including support in developing and maintaining service budgets.

The ideal candidate will obviously possess the required accounting qualifications and they must also believe they are able to make a contribution to developing all aspects of our business, including fundraising – proven experience would be advantageous.

The role will be reporting to the CEO and Board of Trustees as required.
For further information and other opportunities with SMART CJS, please visit our website.

For an application pack please contact Poli Shajko on 01865 515318 or email us.

Closing date for all applications is Friday 9th May 2008.

Interviews will be held the week commencing 19th May 2008.

Registered charity number 1069087

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