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The Addiction Worker Training Project (AWTP), run by Scottish Drugs Forum, supports, trains and prepares people with a history of drug or alcohol problems to work in the social care field.
If successful with their application, trainees will be supported over nine months to achieve a recognised qualification in Health and Social Care, while working in placements in local services.
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Hide AdAs well as developing skills and confidence, the trainees also receive an intensive package of personalised support and a weekly wage.
Since 2004, over 300 opportunities have been created across 15 areas of Scotland Over 90% have completed, with 85% securing further employment, the majority to full time jobs in the health and social care field.
The programme has been running in a number of local authorities throughout Scotland for the last 15 years.
A former trainee from Fife, said: AWTP has not only changed my life for the better but it has given me hope for a better way of life.”
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Hide AdSDF is hosting an online information day on April 11 for all those interested in the programme.
Colin Pomeroy, senior development officer said: “At SDF we believe that someone’s experience of substance use is a strength not a weakness as it can help them to understand issues that someone else who is accessing a service may face.”
Applications are currently being taken until the 16th of April 2021. More details at www.sdf.org.uk/jobs.