The view from the

treatment sectorSelina Douglas,

Managing Director, Substance Misuse and

Offending

@TurningPointUK

www.turning-point.co.uk

Turning Point

Overview

The need for employment support.

Barriers to employment.

What support is available.

The role of treatment providers.

Social Enterprises.

Role of employers.

The need for employment

support

‘Sustained employment’ is a key outcome

identified in the Government’s 2010 Drug

Strategy.

DWP Social Justice Strategy.

Important part of recovery journey.

Barriers to employment

Lack of skills and qualifications

History of unemployment

Criminal records

Variety of complex needs

Fears of the impact employment might have on

recovery

Stigma from employers

Where do treatment providers

fit?

Job Centre Plus

Welfare - JSA and ESA

Work Programme

Colleges and Training Providers

Back in Business

Education, Training and Employment as part of

the recovery plan from start of treatment.

Provide a range of support to ensure people

receive the individual support they need.

Working with partners and supporting social

enterprise.

Wakefield Accord Recovery

Centre

Tiered support available depending on individual

needs.

Softer recovery based programmes for those

furthest from the job market.

Accredited training programmes with partners.

Joint working protocol.

Retail Learning Experience.

Social Enterprises

Many people who are in recovery want to give

something back to society or their community.

70,000 social enterprises in the UK.

A number of service user led social enterprises

have sprung up from our projects.

Birmingham Recovery Kitchen – Tasty Little

Cravings

Role of Employers

Working with Business in the Community.

Building relationships with local business.

Help to tackle stigma within workforce.

Provide support to employees with health

problems including substance misuse.

Rightsteps Wellbeing.

Any Questions?

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