The Addaction NEXT Project
Ex-sevice users have been joining the substance misuse field as workers since support and treatment first began. It has long been recognised that people who've had their own difficulties with drugs or alcohol can bring useful skills and perspectives to treatment services.
The NEXT Project is a 12 week foundation level course in supporting substance misusers and is accredited by the Open College Network to level 1 & 2. It acts as a career oriented, developmental aftercare service for people completing treatment who are considering a career in the field. As well as 24 days' training, one-to-one support, and OCN qualification, the NEXT Project includes an administrative focused placement in a substance misuse agency as a way of improving administration skills and being around other workers in the field.