The Addiction Worker Training Project

Scottish Drug Forum’s award-winning training and employment project for people who have a history of drug or alcohol problems is looking for participants in Dumfries and Galloway.

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, AWTP trainees will be supported over nine months to achieve a recognised qualification in Health and Social Care, while working in placements in local services. As well as developing skills and confidence, the trainees also receive an intensive package of personalised support and a weekly wage.

Since 2004, out of the 249 people who have started on the course, over 90% have completed, with over 85% securing further meaningful employment, the majority to full-time jobs in the health and social care field.

Although the AWTP has been running in areas in the East and West of Scotland for the last 15 years, this is the first time that the programme has expanded to provide opportunities to people in Dumfries and Galloway.

Applications are currently being taken until the 26th of August 2019.