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If you wish to apply for any of the posts advertised here, please download and complete the application form attached to the relevant job advert and return it by email to the email address on the information sheet at the front of the application form. Please quote the job reference as the email subject.
CRI is currently looking for people to fill the following posts:
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London
- Data Manager - London (Maternity Cover), London
Reference: KC332. - closing date: 10th March - Team Leader EASY Project, Ealing
Reference: KC330. - closing date: 10th March - Project Worker EASY Project, Ealing
Reference: KC331. - closing date: 10th March - DIP Worker, Ealing
Reference: KC335. - closing date: 10th March - Safeguarding and Women's Lead, Ealing
Reference: KC338. - closing date: 17th March - Team Leader, Romford
Reference: KC337. - closing date: 23rd March - Project Worker, Romford
Reference: KC336. - closing date: 24th March - Sessional Workers, London
Reference: KC033. - closing date: 31st December
North
- Shared Care Recovery Workers (x2), Stoke-on-Trent
Reference: NM358. - closing date: 10th March - Project Manager, Stoke-on-Trent
Reference: NM359. - closing date: 10th March - Arrest Referral Worker (Fixed Term until 31st March 2011), Stoke-on-Trent
Reference: NM362. - closing date: 10th March - Administrator / Receptionist, Harrogate
Reference: NM366. - closing date: 11th March - Substance Misuse Worker, Stoke on Trent
Reference: NM368. - closing date: 11th March - Senior Practitioner, Warrington
Reference: NM363. - closing date: 12th March - Data Administrator, Sefton
Reference: NM369. - closing date: 12th March - Data Analyst, Scunthorpe
Reference: NM367. - closing date: 17th March - Intensive PSI Counselling Coordinator (Fixed Term until 31.03.11 with possibility of extension), Sefton
Reference: NM370. - closing date: 29th March
South
- Outreach Worker, Oxford
Reference: MP802. - closing date: 12th March - Key Workers x4 - Fixed term contract until March 2011, Eastbourne, Lewes, Rother and Wealden Districts
Reference: MP803. - closing date: 25th March
Data Manager - London (Maternity Cover)
Reference: KC332
Salary: £32280-£33720 inc ILW pro rata
Project: Regional Office - London
Location: London (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5
Closing date: Wednesday, 10th March, 2010
CRI wish to ensure that the performance of our excellent frontline services is appropriately reflected in both internal and external performance data. To this end, the Data Manager's post will hold responsibility for overseeing the efficient collection and analysis of data across all of CRI London’s projects (and occasionally other CRI sites throughout the country). The post holder will have a particular focus on NDTMS and DIP reporting but will also be expected to become familiar with data collection, analysis and reporting in other formats as required. The continuing implementation, support and training of the new internal database will also be undertaken by the Data Manager.
This post is initially offered on a 6 month fixed term with a possible extension.
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Team Leader EASY Project
Reference: KC330
Salary: £30,681 - £32,920 per annum incl OLW
Project: EASY Project - Ealing
Location: Ealing (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5
Closing date: Wednesday, 10th March, 2010
Ealing Young Person’s Specialist Substance Misuse Treatment Service.
In response to the continued development of our portfolio of London services CRI in partnership with Ealing DAAT are delighted to be able to invite applications to the EASY Project. Working in partnership to meet the 5 outcomes of 'Every Child Matters' the service will take a holistic and dynamic approach in ensuring that young substance misusing people in Ealing stay safe and be healthy.
For all positions hard work, professionalism, dedication and a passion for social justice are essential. In return we will offer excellent terms and conditions, a comprehensive career development plan and the support you will need to really make a difference to the lives of the individuals and communities that we serve
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Project Worker EASY Project
Reference: KC331
Salary: £24,848 - £28,220 per annum incl OLW
Project: EASY Project - Ealing
Location: Ealing (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5
Closing date: Wednesday, 10th March, 2010
Ealing Young Person’s Specialist Substance Misuse Treatment Service.
In response to the continued development of our portfolio of London services CRI in partnership with Ealing DAAT are delighted to be able to invite applications to the EASY Project. Working in partnership to meet the 5 outcomes of 'Every Child Matters' the service will take a holistic and dynamic approach in ensuring that young substance misusing people in Ealing stay safe and be healthy.
For all positions hard work, professionalism, dedication and a passion for social justice are essential. In return we will offer excellent terms and conditions, a comprehensive career development plan and the support you will need to really make a difference to the lives of the individuals and communities that we serve
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DIP Worker
Reference: KC335
Salary: £24,848 - $28,220 per annum incl. OLW
Project: DIP Ealing
Location: Ealing (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5
Closing date: Wednesday, 10th March, 2010
CRI in partnership with Ealing DAAT are looking for candidates with commitment and drive to work as part of an established and successful team. The chosen candidate will be delivering treatment and care services to problematic drug users who are referred through the Tough Choices programme. This will involve delivering front line engagement and assessment services within police custody, court and community settings.
The post will also involve working within a highly successful DIP case management team. The focus of this position is to accurately assess client needs, motivational work, and creation of a meaningful care plan to maximise the chances of achieving the best possible outcomes for the client. We are therefore looking for someone with excellent engagement, assessment and care planning skills, DANOS compliant accredited training, and a flexible approach. Formal drug and alcohol work qualifications and knowledge of Tough Choices Legislation would be an advantage in this position. Adequate training will also be provided to the successful candidate.
CRI are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, and all applicants will be required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.
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Safeguarding and Women's Lead
Reference: KC338
Salary: £28,220 - £31,499 per annum Incl Outer London Weighting
Project: Open Access Ealing
Location: Ealing (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5
Closing date: Wednesday, 17th March, 2010
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen in a dual purpose role situated in Ealing.
The chosen candidate will require a special interest in wanting to develop their expertise in the Safeguarding arena and take a lead in the development of initiatives that engage more women in effective treatment.
The focus of this position is to lead on all Safeguarding issues within the service including providing staff training and chairing the monthly Safeguarding Meetings. The selected candidate will also work in engaging females into treatment services; this will include running the women’s group as well as forging links with Female Prisons. The successful candidate will be expected to forge excellent partnership links with Social Services and other statutory and voluntary organisations in Ealing. We are therefore looking for someone with excellent engagement, assessment and care planning skills and a flexible approach. Formal DANOS Accredited drug and alcohol work qualifications, and a working knowledge of relevant Safeguarding Legislation would be an advantage in this position. Adequate training will also be provided to the successful candidate.
CRI are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, and all applicants will be required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.
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Team Leader
Reference: KC337
Salary: £31, 449 to £32, 920 per annum Incl. OLW
Project: Havering Drug Services
Location: Romford (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5
Closing date: Tuesday, 23rd March, 2010
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the drug services in the London Borough of Havering. Easily accessible, located in Romford, just 20 minutes from central London the Havering team delivers diverse interventions comprising of open access drug services, tier three structured intervention, a day programme, counselling and DIP case co-ordination
The successful candidate will work alongside the Open Access Team leader as the managing Team leader of the Psychosocial intervention/Counselling team and will be co-ordinating the day programmes. You will have an excellent working knowledge of substance misuse issues and will have some supervisory experience.
CRI are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, and all applicants will be required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.
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Project Worker
Reference: KC336
Salary: £26, 389 - £28, 220 per annum Incl. OLW
Project: Havering Drug Services
Location: Romford (CRI London Region)
Hours: 37.5
Closing date: Wednesday, 24th March, 2010
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the drug services in the London Borough of Havering. Easily accessible, located in Romford, just 20 minutes from central London the Havering team delivers diverse interventions comprising of open access drug services, tier three structured intervention, a day programme, counselling and DIP case co-ordination.
The successful candidate must have an awareness of substance misuse issues; have professional interpersonal skills and experience of working with individuals to facilitate change. Duties will include: assessment, referral, case management, counselling and group work facilitation. The chosen candidate will have excellent engagement skills, be committed to high quality service provision and the active involvement of service users.
CRI are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, and all applicants will be required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.
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Sessional Workers
Reference: KC033
Salary: £14.86 per hour including London Weighting & holiday pay
Project: Various London Projects
Location: London (CRI London Region)
Hours: as required
Closing date: Friday, 31st December, 2010
As part of an ongoing recruitment programme, we are looking to expand our bank of sessional workers to cover short term emerging vacancies in a number of London projects. These include DIP, Structured Day Programmes, Street Services and Open Access.
We require flexible individuals with experience working in the substance misuse field. Experience of multiple needs assessment and care planning will be the basic selection criteria for these positions.
CLOSING DATE NOT APPLICABLE - PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGHOUT 2010 AS PART OF AN ONGOING RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE CONTACTING SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES ONLY VIA E-MAIL.
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Shared Care Recovery Workers (x2)
Reference: NM358
Salary: £23,794 to £25,546 per annum
Project: Adult Community Drug Service (ACDS) - Hanley, Stoke
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Wednesday, 10th March, 2010
CRI in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent Safer City Partnership are seeking to recruit a committed and knowledgeable individual to the position of Shared Care Recovery Caseworker.
Working as part of a successful team based at Hope Street, Hanley, you will be responsible for managing your own case load and delivering high quality services to our client group. You will be flexible to the needs of the team while having the ability to work on your own initiative. In return for dedication, professionalism, and a passion for social justice we will offer excellent terms and conditions, a comprehensive career development plan and the support you will need to really make a difference to service users’ lives.
To be successful in this role you will need to share CRI’s passion and commitment to providing high quality services that enable and empower clients to make sustainable and positive changes to the lives of themselves and the wider community.
CRI are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, and all applicants will be required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.
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Project Manager
Reference: NM359
Salary: £31,102 to £32, 913 per annum
Project: Adult Community Drug Service (ACDS) - Hanley, Stoke
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Wednesday, 10th March, 2010
CRI in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent Safer City Partnership are seeking to recruit an experienced, knowledgeable and motivated individual to the position of Project Manager.
You will be responsible for taking a lead role in the on-going development of a range of innovative drug treatment interventions. With the focus on recovery, you will be responsible for developing outreach services, needle exchange and structured treatments in the form of substitute prescribing and psychosocial interventions.
The role is highly challenging and rewarding and will suit an experienced individual with a positive and flexible approach with the ability to work reliably under pressure.In return for hard work, professionalism, dedication, and a passion for social justice we will offer excellent terms and conditions, a comprehensive career development plan and the support you will need to really make a difference to service users’ lives.
CRI are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, and all applicants will be required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.
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Arrest Referral Worker (Fixed Term until 31st March 2011)
Reference: NM362
Salary: £22,305 to £23,794 per annum
Project: T3, Stoke on Trent
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Wednesday, 10th March, 2010
CRI have recently been commissioned to deliver an exciting initiative of a Young Person’s Arrest / At risk Referral Worker in the Stoke-on-Trent area.
The worker will work alongside the Stoke-on-Trent T3 Young Person’s Drug and Alcohol Service a multi-disciplinary specialist services providing assessment, advice, treatment and support to young people experiencing serious and complex substance misuse related problems in the Staffordshire/Stoke area. The services work closely with a range of other agencies to facilitate a full range of support for young people.
We are currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants with local knowledge for an Arrest Referral Worker. Working primarily to identify needs and develop relations with Staffordshire Police and other partners you will assess and provide a referral response for under 18’s detained in police custody and within the community in partnership with other initiatives. You will carry a case load and provide advice, support, assessment and brief intervention and referral to 10-18 year olds experiencing alcohol and drug related problems. Support will also be provided to parents/carers and professionals where appropriate.
CRI are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, and all applicants will be required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.
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Administrator / Receptionist
Reference: NM366
Salary: £17,799 to £19,124 per annum
Project: Harrogate
Location: Harrogate (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Thursday, 11th March, 2010
We aim to bring a fresh approach to working with clients with substance misuse problems. We have been awarded a full treatment package, DIP, Harm Minimisation, Structured Support (case management and prescribing), Resettlement and Aftercare. With all provision under one roof, service users will experience a continuum and co-ordinated care package. The service will work in closely with other providers to afford service users the best possible provision. Our aim is to engage earlier and retain for longer. We will be helping to manage service users further into mainstream services.
The post holder, under the direction of the Data Analyst, will work with the team to provide an efficient and professional administration service for all treatment projects in Harrogate. The post holder’s work remit will be interesting and wide ranging to include managing appointment systems, liaising with staff, professionals and service users, managing a number of Excel and service databases and data entry into the service systems.
To be successful in this post you will be able to demonstrate effective administrative skills including excellent communication skills, good organisation and the ability to prioritise tasks. You will also be able to work efficiently and quickly and be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; you must also have a commitment to customer service and be able to work well as a member of a busy team.
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Substance Misuse Worker
Reference: NM368
Salary: £20,341 - £23,794 per annum
Project: Adult Community Drug Service (ACDS) - Canalside, Festival Park
Location: Stoke on Trent (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Thursday, 11th March, 2010
CRI in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent Safer City Partnership are seeking to recruit a committed and knowledgeable individual to the position of Tier 3 caseworker. Working as part of a successful team based at Canalside, Festival Park, you will be responsible for managing your own case load and delivering high quality services to our client group. You will be flexible to the needs of the team while having the ability to work on your own initiative. In return for dedication, professionalism, and a passion for social justice we will offer excellent terms and conditions, a comprehensive career development plan and the support you will need to really make a difference to service users’ lives.
To be successful in this role you will need to share CRI’s passion and commitment to providing high quality services that enable and empower clients to make sustainable and positive changes to the lives of themselves and the wider community.
CRI are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, and all applicants will be required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.
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Senior Practitioner
Reference: NM363
Salary: £27,230 to £28,863 per annum
Project: Substance Misuse Service, Warrington
Location: Warrington (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Friday, 12th March, 2010
CRI are seeking to appoint a Senior Practitioner Recovery Worker to oversee a team engaged in the case management of service users within the integrated treatment service in Warrington. The person appointed will carry a small caseload and be part of the management team, with a responsibility for supervising staff and supporting the overall delivery of a highly outcome focused service.
You will have excellent communication and developmental skills, substantial knowledge and experience of working with substance misusers so that you may deliver high quality services in accordance with NTA and NICE guidelines. Ideally you will also have knowledge of the criminal justice system and a range of interventions including CBT, ITEP, and MI and also an understanding of abstinence based interventions. You will be committed to service user involvement. You will also have some knowledge around clinical interventions (prescribing protocols) in drug treatment.
You will be responsible for contributing to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved.
You will be required to record and input client data and information in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative and financial requirements. There is an expectation that the post-holder contribute to the wider strategic aims and on-going development of the service
The successful post holder may be required to work flexibly across operational sites as required and within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. This will include evening and weekend work.
You will be expected to take responsibility for personal development, identifying personal training needs and participate in regular supervision and appraisal.
For further information please contact:
Carl Roberts or Peter Sheath on: 01925 415176
CRI are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, and all applicants will be required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.
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Data Administrator
Reference: NM369
Salary: £16,302 to £17,038 per annum
Project: Integrated Recovery Treatment Service - Bootle, Sefton
Location: Sefton (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Friday, 12th March, 2010
To support the data analyst and management team to lead on and manage the data requirements for the service, including the collation and monitoring of a number of different data systems both internal and external, work with the administrative team to provide administration of comprehensive office management, office systems and administrative support service to CRI services in Sefton
CRI are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, and all applicants will be required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.
Interviews will be held the week commencing 19th March 2010
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Data Analyst
Reference: NM367
Salary: £19,823 to £20,935 per annum
Project: DIP North Lincolnshire
Location: Scunthorpe (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Wednesday, 17th March, 2010
CRI are key partners in the delivery of drug treatment services in North Lincolnshire. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide data systems support for the Drug Intervention Programme in Scunthorpe.
You will need to be well organised and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including the clients of this service. You will need to be fully conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and be able to work with online case management systems and data applications. The successful applicant will collect and process data, provide statistical analysis and reports, as well as set up and support systems to capture and disseminate information as required. The role requires a person with excellent verbal and written communication skills, who is able to liaise with various agencies and establish effective working relationships.
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Intensive PSI Counselling Coordinator (Fixed Term until 31.03.11 with possibility of extension)
Reference: NM370
Salary: £28,037 to £29,681 per annum
Project: Integrated Recovery Treatment Service - Bootle, Sefton
Location: Sefton (CRI North And Midlands Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Monday, 29th March, 2010
CRI in Sefton are seeking a qualified counselling supervisor with extensive experience of working with substance misusers and addiction to coordinate a new Intensive Psychosocial Counselling service as part of its Integrated Recovery Service.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the implementation and development of this new service and to be part of the Drug System Change Pilot which was awarded to Sefton DAT. The service will primarily offer short term interventions (12 weeks) and be based on an integrative model of practice but with a focus on MET, CBT and family systems therapy.
The post holder will be responsible for the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteer counsellors and ensuring that the service employs evidence based interventions, meets specified quality standards and achieves performance targets. The post holder will be committed to the principles of recovery and supporting individuals to lead meaningful and purposeful lives.
In return the successful applicant will become part of a national organisation committed to both its service users and staff and with an excellent record in delivering quality outcome focused services. CRI provides a comprehensive package support and training to all its staff as part of its performance management framework.
For an informal discussion please call: Damian Grainer (Services Manager) on 07843 357399.
CRI are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, and all applicants will be required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.
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Outreach Worker
Reference: MP802
Salary: £23,030 - £24,571 per annum
Project: SST Oxford
Location: Oxford (CRI Southern Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Friday, 12th March, 2010
Oxford Street Services Team are looking for a new outreach worker, with substantial previous experience in either homelessness, substance misuse or mental health services, who will be able to contribute to the development and delivery of dynamic street services for rough sleepers within Oxford.
As an SST worker you will work within the homeless community to identify people who are rough sleeping and deliver an assertive front-line service to those individuals. The work will include comprehensively assessing the often complex needs of rough sleepers and ensuring that effective care-planning enables successful resettlement pathways for service users, either in Oxford or in other areas in the country. Consequently, SST workers are required to build and maintain positive, therapeutic relationships with individuals who services often consider chaotic, hard to engage or challenging. Additionally, the team works closely with partner agencies including the local authority, police and the voluntary sector.
We are looking for an individual who can take a positive and proactive approach to meeting the challenges of enabling rough sleepers to find appropriate support and accommodation. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the capacity and commitment to working with the homeless community in a manner that is non-discriminatory, empowering and, whenever possible, user-led.
CRI are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, and all applicants will be required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.
Interview date: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
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Key Workers x4 - Fixed term contract until March 2011
Reference: MP803
Salary: £23,030 - £24,571 per annum pro rata
Project: Young Peolple and Families Service
Location: Eastbourne, Lewes, Rother and Wealden Districts (CRI Southern Region)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Thursday, 25th March, 2010
CRI, in partnership with the above District and Borough Councils and their respective social housing providers, are looking to recruit four key workers to join our Family Intervention Project.
These new posts are highly demanding and will work within a service that aims to prevent anti-social behaviour and crime, through non-negotiable support to families with complex needs. Candidates must have experience and knowledge of coordinating and managing interventions, alongside the use of sanctions and enforcements.
You will need to be self-motivated, and have excellent interpersonal skills with a positive and flexible approach to working. You will also have the ability to work productively and reliably under pressure. Applicants must also demonstrate an understanding of complex issues affecting families including substance misuse, mental health, poverty and domestic violence.
The successful candidates will have significant experience of working directly with vulnerable people and/or families and have a good working knowledge of current safeguarding legislation. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with service users, professionals and other team members. Knowledge of housing policy and legislation is desirable.
Applicants must specify which district they wish to work in and whether they would be prepared to work in other districts. For more information regarding these posts please contact Kirsten Adams on 01424 423344.
For information relating to each of the district and borough councils please refer to the following websites: www.rother.gov.uk, www.wealden.gov.uk, www.eastbourne.gov.uk or www.lewes.gov.uk
Interview dates:
Rother and Wealden: 8th April 2010
Lewes and Eastbourne 9th April 2010
