Summary
NewLink Wales works in partnership with communities and agencies that provide services to substance misusers in Wale
specialises in the delivery of substance misuse training, volunteer placements, and also information and support services, to Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
Employer Profile
NewLink Wales is an independent substance misuse organisation operating throughout Wales. We link:
- Volunteers to agencies
- Agencies to training
- Communities to services
We work in partnership with Welsh organisations and agencies operating frontline services to substance misusers.
We recruit, train, place and support volunteers with agencies throughout Wales whose remit includes substance misuse.
We provide training for existing workers and professionals working in agencies whose client group may include substance misusers, offering accredited and DANOS-matched courses.
The MILE programme has been developed to harness the valuable experiences of ex-users.
The NewSteps Service User Volunteer Project provides volunteering opportunities in environmental projects to those still in treatment.
Our Services to Black and Minority Ethnic Communities (BME) are delivered through our Community Engagement Projects providing support through various services to individuals, families and communities affected by the issues of substance misuse.
Job Role
The MILE programme acts to support and prepare ex users and drinkers for voluntary work with NewLink Wales’s placement
agencies.
Benefits
All posts offer + 6% pension contribution after successful completion of probationary period.
Additional Information
The closing date for this post is Friday 17th September 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Interviews to be held Week Commencing 27th September 2010
NewLink Wales is committed to equal opportunities
Registered Charity 1085545
Registered Company Ltd by Guarantee 4142393
How To Apply
To apply please contact us at recruitment@newlinkwales.org.uk
For further information on NewLink Wales please visit our website: www.newlinkwales.org.uk
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1 - Covering Letter - MILE (ex-user_drinker) Volunteer Programme Co-ordinator (35k) Don't forget to mention recruit3
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