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Helping more people enter the workforce - Supporting those with a history of problematic substance use to enter employment

[IMG][/IMG] Making it easier for people affected by problematic substance use to gain and keep a job is the aim of new toolkits developed to support both employers and employees. The guidance has been published as part of the Scottish Government's National Mission and brings a range of information and advice together including: specialist advice for potential employers on how to attract, recruit and support staff who have experience of problematic substance use information for people with lived and living experience of problematic substance use on how to pursue a career in the drug and alcohol sector best practice advice for providing effective support to staff who have lived or living experience of problematic substance use First Minister John Swinney announced the two new toolkits and guiding principles document during a visit to Harbour in Ayrshire. [Read Full Article]