Forth Valley Alcohol and Drug Partnership Training

Posted on February 2, 2018

Forth Valley Alcohol and Drug Partnership (FVADP) have arranged the following training courses taking place in February and March:

Alcohol Related Brain Disorder (ARBD) on Monday 26^th February, 9:30am – 4:30pm at Signpost Recovery, Cooperage Way, Alloa, FK10 3LP
Introduction to Trauma on Monday 12^th March, 9:30am – 4:30pm at Signpost Recovery, Cooperage Way, Alloa, FK10 3LP
New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) on Thursday 15^th March 9:30am – 4:30pm at Signpost Recovery, Cooperage Way, Alloa, FK10 3LP

Courses are limited to 20 spaces for each session.

To book your place on any of the courses, please contact Anita Dufton or Heather Jolly by email: FV-UHB.FVADP@nhs.net

Penumbra Relief Recovery Worker Vacancies

Penumbra is currently recruiting Relief Recovery Workers. Relief Recovery Workers provide cover when required by the Support Manager, with a wage of £10.09 per hour (including holiday pay allowance), based in Falkirk, Glasgow, West Lothian, and Lanarkshire. Applicants should have experience of being in a supportive or caring role. The deadline for applications is Saturday 1st March.

Enterprising Leadership for the Third Sector Training Programme

Social Enterprise Academy’s “Enterprising Leadership for the Third Sector” training programme begins on Monday 9th May. Each session will take place at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority, Carrochan Road, Balloch G83 8EG, 10am to 4.30pm. There are 3 modules delivered over 6 days, with the programme split into 3 two-day sessions spread over March to May.

Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network: Next Meeting

The Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network (FVSEN) returns for its first meeting of 2020 next Friday 21st February. FVSEN offers peer support, networking and signposting opportunities, while promoting and encouraging the growth of social enterprises across Forth Valley.

Free Mentoring Information Event

The Scottish Mentoring Network (SMN) is holding a free Mentoring Information Event on Monday 23rd March, 12:30pm – 4:30pm at the Barracks Conference Centre, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ. The event is aimed at anyone considering or planning to set up a mentoring programme, and will begin with a networking lunch.

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