Course Rationale |
| This course provides an overview of the role of the drug and alcohol service manager, and addresses the responsibilities and tasks associated with the post. Over the two days participants will receive training in a range of areas required for effective management (financial management is not covered). Sessions range from setting targets to performance monitoring and managing stress (both your own and that of your staff). |
Course objectives: |
On completion of the course participants will be able to: |
Develop strategies for dealing with personal issues that may affect work, such as their own values or attitudes, or stress Identify organisational and team values and objectives Describe the responsibilities and limits of the manager’s role versus the responsibilities of a worker Evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses and those of others Develop appropriate supervision processes and skills Develop strategies to monitor the team’s work, including assessing needs for training and development Develop appropriate targets and work plans with staff Plan how to keep abreast of changes in policy, legislation, or theory that affects their work
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| Who will benefit from the course New managers of drug and alcohol services, or managers who would like a ‘refresher’ course. |
| Duration 2 days |
| DANOS Units or other National Occupational Standards: |
| AC1 Develop your own knowledge and practice |
| AC4 Support and challenge workers on specific aspects of their practice |
| BF6 Manage the performance of teams and individuals |
To view or download DANOS standards click here |
| For information about how we use DANOS click here |
| This course is designed and delivered in association with DrugScope - the UK centre for drugs information. | 
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