Substance Misuse Social Worker - Open Access Team
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Salary
£26,682 to £32,559
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
Make a real difference. Build a rewarding career. Transform lives.
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.
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.
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.
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
Salary: £26,682 – £32,559 per annum, (depending on experience)
In addition, ADS offers an excellent benefits package, including:
- 29 days annual leave, increasing to
o 31 days after 2 years and
o 34 days after 5 years’ service,
o plus, public holidays
- Attractive pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution
- Health scheme
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Social Work registration fees paid.
- Tailored training and development opportunities through a personalised learning and development plan
- The opportunity to join an organisation during a period of exciting growth and innovation.
Want to Find Out More?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dave Clogg or Stephen Mitchell on .
Interviews will be held in Doncaster.
Please note that the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
ADS is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring fair and equitable treatment for employees, applicants, and service users alike.
Working at ADS is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by substance misuse and the families who support them.
Make a positive change – work for The Alcohol & Drug Service
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First seen
21 September 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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