People with drug and alcohol dependence often struggle to find stable employment, which can be an essential part of recovery. The government’s 10-year drug strategy seeks to improve employment opportunities by joining up the support with Drug and Alcohol treatment services.
Individual Placement Support is a new, innovative service for Worcestershire. Skilled employment specialists support clients who are in treatment with Cranstoun, Worcestershire’s Drug and Alcohol treatment provider, to get paid work.
For one client, the past rejections, drug use, and criminal history had severely impacted their confidence and self-belief. This new service has now enabled them to achieve their dream role, helping with each step of the process from writing a CV through to securing and preparing for interview.
The Cranstoun employment specialist reflected, “Anyone has the potential to succeed. Sometimes, all someone needs is a bit of belief.”
For more information about IPS or the range of services offered by Cranstoun, please visit https://cranstoun.org/help-and-advice/alcohol-other-drugs/worcestershire/ call 0300 303 8200 or email worcs@cranstoun.org.uk
