Derbyshire has an ambition to build a ‘home-grown’ specialist treatment and recovery workforce. This means creating pathways and opportunities where people affected by substance use can channel their lived experience into careers within the local system.
We’re pleased to announce the Lived Experience Career Pathway in Derbyshire is expanding to include Mentoring and Volunteer courses 🙌
If you’re ready to make a strong start to 2026 check out the upcoming dates for the courses:
- Introduction to Mentoring – Delivered ONLINE
- The Volunteer Gateway – Delivered In Person in Chesterfield in February 2026
- Level 1 Qualification in Substance Misuse – FULL! Next course will be running in May 2026
- Enhanced Skills Practice Course – Running monthly from January 2026
For more information please contact Claire the Lived Experience Career Pathway Co-ordinator at dhcft.derbyshirelivedexperiencecareerpathway@nhs.net who help you on your journey.
The ‘Introduction to Mentoring’ starts Thursday 15th of January:
For more information on the Lived Experience Pathway: Lived Experience Pathway to Employment – Growing Recovery in Derbyshire
The Lived Experience Career Pathway to employment aims to provide you with the knowledge, skills and opportunities to support a career within the substance use sector. The pathway is completely free of charge – the only requirement is that you are a Derbyshire resident. All that is asked is the commitment of your time and the willingness to use your experiences to develop your career opportunities.
