Generis

31/03/2025

Empowering Local Authorities to Address Drug and Alcohol Challenges

A supporting culture can transform your workplace. At Generis, we understand the importance of creating a supportive work environment within local authorities. Our comprehensive drug and alcohol training programs are designed to equip your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and address substance use issues effectively.

Why Our Training Matters for Local Authorities:
- Customisable Solutions: Our training is tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation, ensuring that it aligns with your existing policies and procedures.
- Expert-led Content: Developed by specialists in alcohol and drug services, our training is nationally accredited and evidence-based.
- Practical Benefits: By investing in our training, you can reduce absenteeism, improve staff retention, and enhance your reputation as a socially responsible employer.

Key Training Features:
- Flexible Delivery: Choose from customisable E-learning modules or engaging online and face-to-face sessions.
- Specialist Training: We offer targeted training for supervisors, HR, and occupational health departments to ensure a cohesive approach to addressing substance use.
- By partnering with Generis, local authorities can foster a culture of support and awareness, contributing to a healthier and more productive workforce.

If you would like more information, please email training@ads-uk.org, or comment below.

25/03/2025

Early Intervention Benefits

Did you know that early intervention in drug and alcohol issues can reduce long-term costs by up to 40% per case? By investing in workplace training, you're not only improving outcomes for colleagues and their families, but also fostering a healthier and more productive work environment.

Let's work together to create supportive workplaces that benefit everyone.

Email training@ads-uk.org or comment below for more information.

16/03/2025

Empower Local Authority Teams to Support Those Affected by Substance Misuse

Are you a local authority looking to enhance your staff's ability to handle drug and alcohol issues? Generis, the training team at The Alcohol and Drug Service, offers tailored substance misuse awareness training designed specifically for local authority staff.

Why Choose Generis?
- Substance misuse affects all caseloads
- Improve staff competence and confidence
- Enhance case management and interventions
- Flexible options to suit all budgets and staff levels

Our expert-led training is available in-person or online, ensuring your team can access the knowledge they need, when they need it.

Invest in your staff's development and improve outcomes for your service users. Contact Generis today to learn more about our training programme - training@ads-uk.org or comment below.

11/03/2025

Empower Your Team to Support Those Affected by Substance Misuse

Are you a local authority looking to enhance your staff's ability to handle drug and alcohol issues? Generis, the training arm of The Alcohol and Drug Service, offers tailored substance misuse awareness training designed specifically for local authority staff.

Why Choose Generis?
- Substance misuse affects all caseloads
- Improve staff competence and confidence
- Enhance case management and interventions
- Flexible options to suit all budgets and staff levels

Our expert-led training is available in-person or online, ensuring your team can access the knowledge they need, when they need it.

Invest in your staff's development and improve outcomes for your service users. Contact Generis today to learn more about our training programme - training@ads-uk.org or comment below.

26/02/2025

Empowering Local Authorities to Address Drug and Alcohol Challenges

At Generis, we understand the importance of creating a supportive work environment within local authorities. Our comprehensive drug and alcohol training programmes are designed to equip your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and address substance use issues effectively.

Why Our Training Matters for Local Authorities:
- Customisable Solutions: Our training is tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation, ensuring that it aligns with your existing policies and procedures.
- Expert-led Content: Developed by specialists in alcohol and drug services, our training is nationally accredited and evidence-based.
- Practical Benefits: By investing in our training, you can reduce absenteeism, improve staff retention, and enhance your reputation as a socially responsible employer.

Key Training Features:
- Flexible Delivery: Choose from customisable E-learning modules or engaging online and face-to-face sessions.
- Specialist Training: We offer targeted training for supervisors, HR, and occupational health departments to ensure a cohesive approach to addressing substance use.
- By partnering with Generis, local authorities can foster a culture of support and awareness, contributing to a healthier and more productive workforce.

If you would like more information, please email training@ads-uk.org, or comment below.

18/02/2025

We're Hiring a Trainer in Substance Misuse

The objectives of the post are to support the development and delivery of high-quality training, advice and guidance to internal and external organisations.

The successful candidate will support the reduction of the impact of substance misuse.

The benefits include:
- Generous annual leave
- Attractive pension scheme
- Health scheme
- Training opportunities
- Enhanced sick pay

For full job description and how to apply, please visit -

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years. Generis are a specialist training and development department and part of ADS. We deliver accredited and bespoke training packages to i

18/02/2025

As part of its preparations for the Spending Review and the Budget (to be announced on 11 June), the Government has been holding a consultation for organisations and individuals to express views on how it should prioritise and distribute funding.Last week, as the sectors representative body, Collect...

10/02/2025

From the Police to Teaching Spanish, Hannah is a Welcome Addition to the Training Team

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Hannah Foote as a Trainer at Generis, the training department at Alcohol & Drug Service . With her unique blend of experience in both policing and teaching, Hannah is perfectly positioned to deliver impactful training on alcohol and drug awareness to our clients.

https://ads-uk.org/updates/from-the-police-to-teaching-spanish-hannah-is-a-welcome-addition-to-the-training-team