The Alcohol & Drug Service

Substance Misuse Case Manager - Community Team

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Job summary

Are you passionate about helping people overcome challenges and build brighter futures? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Aspire is a long-established partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), combining the expertise of the voluntary sector with NHS clinical excellence. Led by experienced clinical professionals and consultant-level leadership, Aspire has delivered high-quality substance misuse services across local communities for over 20 years.

As a forward-thinking, recovery-focused service, Aspire works closely with recovery communities and partner organisations to provide flexible, person-centred support that delivers lasting positive outcomes. With continued investment in substance misuse services, there has never been a better time to develop your career in this rewarding sector.

Main duties of the job

Our Community Teams support adults facing a range of complex challenges associated with substance use. Based within local community hubs, you'll play a vital role in helping people achieve their recovery goals through:

Case management and care coordination

One-to-one psychosocial interventions

Harm reduction advice and support

Monitoring and supporting prescribed treatment alongside clinical colleagues

Working in partnership with a range of agencies to develop holistic recovery plans that promote long-term wellbeing, independence, and resilience

Every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life.

About us

For more than 40 years, the Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) has supported individuals, families, and communities affected by drug and alcohol misuse, empowering people to achieve healthier, more fulfilling lives.

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

B0261-26-0037

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're looking for enthusiastic, compassionate individuals who are committed to supporting people to create positive change.
  • You will hold one of the following:
  • A relevant degree such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related discipline; or
  • A Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification);
  • A Level 3 qualification in Tackling Substance Misuse (or equivalent)
  • Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused support that places individuals at the heart of everything we do.

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're looking for enthusiastic, compassionate individuals who are committed to supporting people to create positive change.
  • You will hold one of the following:
  • A relevant degree such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related discipline; or
  • A Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification);
  • A Level 3 qualification in Tackling Substance Misuse (or equivalent)
  • Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused support that places individuals at the heart of everything we do.

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


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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

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Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Practice Lead - Social Worker

Alex Gibson or Claire Beevers

03000213900

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

B0261-26-0037

Job locations

Aspire Drug & Alcohol Service

Sinclair House

29 - 31 Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN1 2EZ

United Kingdom


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