We can assist you with the design and implementation of Drug and
Alcohol Policies.
What is Getting into Gear?
Getting
into Gear is a West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service initiative which aims to
assist ex/stabilised drug users back into mainstream society through overcoming
the barriers to employment. The
project has been established to alleviate the social exclusion faced by ex-drug
users by looking at individual needs and providing training, learning and
development opportunities. Our
participants are treated as individuals and therefore a tailor made package is
available to them along with personal guidance, counseling and training in job
seeking skills. We aim to ensure
that our participants are ready for the modern day workplace and we will provide
them through the transition from unemployment to paid employment.
Why should I get involved?
We
believe that everyone deserves a second chance in life. We are dealing with
individuals who are highly motivated to move on in life, secure gainful
employment and make a valuable contribution to their local community.
Many organisations will unknowingly have drug users on their pay role. We are honest from the outset in both our expectations and what we are able to deliver.
You can help by offering our participants the chance to gain some up to date work experience through a Work Placement. Participants would attend for a minimum of half a day per week for a number of weeks.
A Work
Taster – the chance to come along for a day or so and find out what is
required of your workplace and what the actual work involves.
Visits – an organised visit to your premises to get a feel for the working environment.
Presentations - an organised visit to our premises to discuss your requirements with our participants.
Mentoring service – If you employ
one of our participants, a mentor would be valuable in assisting them to
integrate into the workplace. Full
training and support are available frm the Getting into Gear staff.
What are the benefits to my organisation?
By
giving some-one a chance within you organisation you will get the best from that
person, you will encourage openness and honesty among staff and set a precedent
as a caring employer.
We can assist you with the design and implementation of Drug and
Alcohol Policies.
We can help with recruitment policies and assist you in implementing Equal
Opportunities Policies with regards to ex-drug users.
We can provide tailor made training in drug and alcohol issues to
you and your staff.
We can train and support volunteer mentors within your
organisation.
We can provide you with copies of our Employer handbook which
tells you everything you need to know about drugs within the workplace.
(available 2002)
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