Paula supports trainees recruited to our award-winning National Traineeship, working to ensure that people with lived and living experience of drug and alcohol problems are represented in drug and alcohol service delivery.   

Key Responsibilities:  

– Recruiting participants with experience of substance use to an award-winning programme of paid work placements, specialist training and vocational learning.   

– Identifying, developing and maintaining partnerships with a range of organisations providing learning, training and development opportunities for trainees across Scotland. 

– Reviewing and refining project delivery each year based on the experienced of trainees and delivery partners.   

– Providing intensive support to people recruited to the programme and helping them realise and achieve their long-term employment aspirations.