The Progress 2 Work service is aimed at any one claiming job seekers benefit (aged 16-65 years) who may have had problems with drug misuse in the past or are stabilised in treatment and experience barriers to their progression to work.

Drug misuser's issues can prove to be very complex, common areas dealt with include:

• Stabilisation of their misuse problems/NECA Core services intervention
• Housing issues
• Benefit issues
• Identification of needs
• Training/Education and Employment
• Money management
• Confidence Building
• Basic Skills needs

The service gives the clients the opportunity of one-to-one support from a designated support worker. The clients go through an in-depth assessment, which identifies needs, and compiles a detailed action plan with the worker, which are reviewed every four weeks. The service is also able to make referrals into other services that may assist the individual with their addiction problems, e.g Relapse Prevention, Relaxation, Counselling, Complementary Therapies etc. Once the client has identified a particular area of work, training or education, the support worker will support them to achieve their chosen goal. The service can also offer ongoing support for up to one year after the client has accessed full time employment. Clients currently accessing mainstream provision but at risk of losing their training through drug misuse problems can be referred into the provision and be given the support required to sustain their training placement.