TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT :: Resources
This page provides links to guidance and
tools & services to support staff recruitment,
management and development.
[Please note inclusion in these listings does not indicate endorsement
by FDAP. To let us know about other guidance & tools which might
be included here, please email
us.]
Tools & services

The
Competence Group
The Competence Group is a group of consultants,
brought together by FDAP, which provides a range of services to
assist workforce development - including a free helpdesk.

BeABetterManager.com - [MAPS]
Web-based resource to support the development of line managers and senior managers - includes information on training, qualifications and management competences.
Performer
- [MAPS]
Performer is a software tool which aids the
management and development of staff using National Occupational
Standards, including DANOS - covering role profiling, assessment
of competence etc.
Guidance

DANOS 2012 - guide for workers, supervisors & line managers - [FDAP]
A practical guide to national occupational standards (including DANOS), workforce development and competence assessed qualifications - for workers, supervisors & line managers.

DANOS 2012 - guide for commissioners & services - [FDAP]
Version of DANOS 2012 for commissioners of services and service providers.
Supervision
and appraisal - [NTA]
This briefing outlines good practice for
developing comprehensive policies on the supervision and appraisal
of staff. It looks at the benefits of supervision and appraisal
and covers the different types of, and approaches to, supervision.
Clinical
supervision - a practical guide for the alcohol and other drugs
field - [NCETA - Australia]
This is a detailed guide on supervision for
drug and alcohol workers prepared by the Australian National Centre
for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA).
Recruitment
and retention - [NTA]
This briefing outlines good practice and
current legislation with regard to recruitment and retention of
employees in drug treatment services. It covers the process of writing
job descriptions and person specifications, and advertising for,
interviewing and selecting a successful candidate.
Disciplinary
issues, capability and grievances - [NTA]
This briefing outlines recommended good practice
and current legislation with regard to disciplinary, capability
and grievance policies.
Drugs
and alcohol in the workplace - [NTA]
This briefing outlines the issues involved
in employees’ drug and alcohol use and misuse. It looks at
developing an effective drugs and alcohol in the workplace policy,
and how help and support can be provided for any member of staff
experiencing drug or alcohol problems.
Code
of Practice for Drug & Alcohol Professionals - [FDAP]
FDAP’s code of practice for people
working in the drugs and alcohol field. See here also for information
about the complaints and disciplinary procedures underpinning the
scheme.
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