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Become a certified drug and alcohol family support worker

Adfam and the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals( FDAP) have developed a competency-based certification for practitioners supporting families affected by drugs and alcohol.
The joint certification is specifically designed for practitioners working with families affected by substance use. It provides practitioners with a range of benefits including:
* A professional competency-based certification mapped to appropriate national occupational standards
* A role profile and a code of practice
* Ongoing support, including priority invites to events and e-newsletters
To find out more visit www. adfam. org. uk / professionals / training _ and _ development / accreditation
Supported by Ladbrook Insurance
At Turning Point, we support people across England with substance misuse issues. As a part of our team, you’ ll make a real difference to their lives as you go above and beyond to help them with their daily needs. Passionate about people, you’ ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career.

We have a range of opportunities in a variety of locations including Recovery Workers, Nurses, and Support Staff.

You will be involved in a range of activities to help us provide the best possible experience to those who come to us for treatment and support. You will ensure our services are never short of the highest quality and all the way through, you’ ll have access to outstanding training and career development resources.
As a part of the team, you’ ll have a real desire to work in the substance misuse sector, together with a good understanding of the recovery agenda. And of course, we’ re looking for individuals who love talking to people with different needs, and possesses a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience.
Running services on a not-for-profit basis, we invest every penny back into our services and our people.
So, if you’ re ambitious and focused on helping people with substance misuse issues, progress your career with us.
All current opportunities can be found on our careers website: https:// careers. turning-point. co. uk / You can also contact: Carla. Gorman @ turning-point. co. uk
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