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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

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

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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