The Alcohol & Drug Service

Substance Misuse Social Worker - Community Team

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North East England
Permanent
Social Worker
GBP 26,682 - 32,559 per year

Posted 11 day(s) ago

Reference: 2353919


Job summary

Aspire is a long-standing partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), bringing together the expertise of both the voluntary sector and NHS services. Led by experienced clinical professionals, including consultant leadership, Aspire combines compassionate, person-centred support with high-quality clinical care.

For over 20 years, the partnership has delivered innovative and effective drug and alcohol services across local communities. Working closely with recovery communities, Aspire is committed to providing flexible, responsive, and recovery-focused services that empower people to achieve lasting positive change.

Main duties of the job

The drug and alcohol field is experiencing significant investment and development, creating exciting opportunities for career progression, innovation, and professional growth.

Our Community Teams are at the heart of the service, providing long-term case management and support for adults experiencing issues with substance use. Through a strong key-working and care-planning approach, the teams deliver personalised support, specialist prescribing interventions, and harm reduction services, helping people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives within their communities.

About us

For more than 40 years, the Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS), a registered charity, has been helping people overcome the challenges of drug and alcohol misuse, supporting individuals, families, and communities to build healthier, brighter futures.

Details
Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,682 to £32,559 a year Dependent on experience.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0261-26-0036

Job locations

Aspire Drug & Alcohol Service

Sinclair House

29 - 31 Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN1 2EZ

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

To demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing both new and existing service users. To manage a caseload in line with the service user profile.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing both new and existing service users. To manage a caseload in line with the service user profile.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • We are keen to hear from qualified and registered Social Workers who have experience of, or a genuine interest in, supporting people affected by substance misuse.
  • For newly qualified Social Workers, we proudly support the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme, providing a strong foundation for your career development.
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working within substance misuse services
  • Experience of a multi-disciplinary team working
  • Experience of key working and psychological/psychosocial interventions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • We are keen to hear from qualified and registered Social Workers who have experience of, or a genuine interest in, supporting people affected by substance misuse.
  • For newly qualified Social Workers, we proudly support the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme, providing a strong foundation for your career development.
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working within substance misuse services
  • Experience of a multi-disciplinary team working
  • Experience of key working and psychological/psychosocial interventions
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

Aspire Drug & Alcohol Service

Sinclair House

29 - 31 Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN1 2EZ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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


Employer details
Employer name

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Address

Aspire Drug & Alcohol Service

Sinclair House

29 - 31 Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN1 2EZ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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