Agency Information
CAN is an independent regional agency, first established in 1972.
We provide a range of drug, alcohol and homelessness services throughout Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Luton. Our service is founded on the expertise that we have developed through experience, basing our work on best practice and developing effective partnerships.
With accountability to a board of 5 Trustees, CAN has a Senior Management Team consisting of the Chief Executive, a Finance Manager, Human Resources Manager, Data and IT Manager and three Operational Service Directors.
Having enjoyed significant growth over the last two years, CAN now employs 130 staff with volunteers and students contributing to the delivery of the services.
Objectives
CAN's overall objective is to prevent and reduce the harm caused by drug misuse, alcohol misuse and homelessness to individuals, their families and the wider community.
The key objectives identified in the strategic plan are;
- To seek opportunities for growth, change and development.
- To focus on greater marketing and showcasing of the organisation and it's achievements so that CAN is a nationally recognised name in it's field, acknowledged for high quality and innovative services.
- To develop our scope and ability to demonstrate outcomes and effectiveness, including opportunities for local research.
- To have a structured workforce development plan providing the best opportunities to develop, support and retain staff and volunteers at all levels of the organisation.
- To ensure that the appropriate infrastructures are in place to sustain any growth and development, to support staff and to meet legal and contractual requirements.
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