The Alcohol & Drug Service

Substance Misuse Social Worker - Open Access Team

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

Posted 11 day(s) ago

Reference: 2354014


Job summary

Make a real difference. Build a rewarding career. Transform lives.

We are looking for a qualified and registered Social Worker to join our OAT team. Whether you already have experience working with individuals affected by substance misuse or are keen to develop your skills in this rewarding field, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The OAT team plays a vital role in supporting people at the start of their treatment journey by providing:

Advice and brief interventions

Comprehensive assessments

Structured key working support

Needle exchange services

Guidance and pathways into treatment and recovery services

This is an opportunity to work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, helping individuals take their first steps towards positive change.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm

One late evening until 7:30pm on a rota basis

About us

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) is a registered charity with over 40 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by problematic drug and alcohol use. Our mission is simple: to help people make positive, lasting changes and achieve healthier, more fulfilling lives.

About Aspire

Aspire is a long-standing and successful partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). Combining the clinical expertise of NHS services with the flexibility and innovation of the voluntary sector, Aspire has been delivering high-quality drug and alcohol services across local communities for more than 20 years.

As a forward-thinking and progressive partnership, we work closely with recovery communities to deliver responsive, person-centred services that achieve the best possible outcomes for those we support. This is an exciting time to join the sector, with significant investment creating new opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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

B0261-26-0035

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 looking for a qualified and registered Social Worker to join our OAT team. Whether you already have experience working with individuals affected by substance misuse or are keen to develop your skills in this rewarding field, we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • We are looking for a qualified and registered Social Worker to join our OAT team. Whether you already have experience working with individuals affected by substance misuse or are keen to develop your skills in this rewarding field, we would love to hear from you.
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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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)