Personal Adviser

Reference: V2274

In this challenging role you will be responsible for ascertaining the employment and/or training needs of individuals who are successfully undertaking treatment for problematic substance misuse. You will work with clients to prepare individual vocational care plans, referring them to appropriate training, education, jobs and voluntary/paid work placements.

To succeed in this demanding role you must have relevant previous experience in an employment/recruitment/training related field. You will also need good interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate your ability to negotiate and liaise effectively at all levels. Ideally you will be proactive, used to working on your own initiative and within a target driven environment. Previous experience of working with this particular client group would be an advantage.

Your key area will be Woolwich and the surrounding areas therefore the ability to undertake frequent travel will be an essential requirement of the position.

This position will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

Fixed Term – 31 March 2011

Full Time

Shaw Trust is committed to safeguarding. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records disclosure

An Investor in People and Guardian Top 100 Employer, the Trust offers excellent benefits and development opportunities, including discounted BUPA care and other flexible benefits, child care vouchers, 5 weeks holiday.

Shaw Trust is a registered Charity: 287785

Closing date: 17 September 2010

Salary: 20302.25 - 22558.05 +1734.00 London Weighting

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Please send or email your completed application form to:

Shaw Trust Head Office, Epsom Square, White Horse Business Park, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 0XJ

Email: recruitment@shaw-trust.org.uk

Tel: 01225 716331 (ansaphone service available out of hours)

Minicom: 08457 697288

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Shaw Trust is committed to equality and recognises the value of diversity. We interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.

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