The Alcohol & Drug Service

Substance Misuse Trainer

The Alcohol & Drug Service View all jobs


Inner London, Greater London
Permanent
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GBP 26,682 - 30,327 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: B0261-26-0028


Job summary

Join ADS and use your expertise to make a real difference through learning and development.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team where your knowledge, creativity and enthusiasm for teaching will be valued.

Main duties of the job

Youll design, develop and deliver engaging accredited and bespoke training programmes, while supporting learners to achieve their potential. Youll have the opportunity to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and sectors, making every day varied and rewarding.

About us

For over 40 years, the Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) has been transforming the lives of people affected by drug and alcohol misuse. As a registered charity, our work makes a lasting difference to individuals, families and communities.

Generis, the specialist training and development department within ADS, delivers a wide range of accredited and bespoke training programmes to learners from diverse backgrounds and sectors. As our team continues to grow, were looking for an experienced Trainer/Assessor who shares our passion for high-quality learning and development.

Details
Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,682 to £30,327 a year Dependent on experience.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0261-26-0028

Job locations

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Kingston House

12 Saxon Way

Hessle

HU13 9PB

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

To support the development and delivery of high-quality training, advice and guidance to Internal and external organisations.

To support the reduction of the impact of substance misuse in the setting within which the training is delivered.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To support the development and delivery of high-quality training, advice and guidance to Internal and external organisations.

To support the reduction of the impact of substance misuse in the setting within which the training is delivered.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential
  • Has experience in teaching, training and assessment.
  • Is passionate about creating and delivering engaging, high-quality learning.
  • Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Can build positive relationships with and support a diverse range of learners.
  • Is enthusiastic, creative and committed to continuous improvement.
Desirable
  • Experience in dealing with challenging learners.
  • Understanding of issues facing substance misusers.
Qualifications
Essential
  • Holds a Level 3 Education & Training qualification (formerly PTLLS), or an equivalent qualification.
Desirable
  • Level 3 Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement or equivalent.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
  • Has experience in teaching, training and assessment.
  • Is passionate about creating and delivering engaging, high-quality learning.
  • Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Can build positive relationships with and support a diverse range of learners.
  • Is enthusiastic, creative and committed to continuous improvement.
Desirable
  • Experience in dealing with challenging learners.
  • Understanding of issues facing substance misusers.
Qualifications
Essential
  • Holds a Level 3 Education & Training qualification (formerly PTLLS), or an equivalent qualification.
Desirable
  • Level 3 Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement or equivalent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Address

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Kingston House

12 Saxon Way

Hessle

HU13 9PB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://ads-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Address

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Kingston House

12 Saxon Way

Hessle

HU13 9PB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://ads-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)