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The Alcohol & Drug Service

Substance Misuse Social Worker - Open Access and Assessment team

The closing date is 01 February 2026

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Job summary

It is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field with significant new career opportunities being created.

This post is full time (37.5 hours). The office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm with a late night to 7.30pm on a rota basis.

To arrange an informal discussion with Claire Beevers or Stephen Mitchell, contact Tel: 03000 213900

Interviews will be held in Doncaster on 25 February 2026

PLEASE NOTE:The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

The Open Access and Assessment (OAT) team provide advice and brief interventions, some structured key working, assessments and a needle exchange service to people entering the treatment system.

About us

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years.

Aspireis a partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines the strengths of both NHS provision under the leadership of a consultant with the strengths of the voluntary sector provided by ADS. The partnership has worked together for over 20 years providing Drug and Alcohol Services to our local communities. It is a forward thinking and innovative partnership that works closely with the recovery communities it serves to provide flexible, responsive services which offer the best possible outcomes for its service users and community it serves.

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,905 to £31,611 a year plus Social Work registration fee

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0261-OAT1167337

Job locations

Aspire Doncaster Drug & Alcohol Team

Thorne Road

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN1 2EZ


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

  • Qualified Social Worker
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • Microsoft Office including outlook, word and excel

Desirable

  • Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse
  • Practice Education qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Social Worker
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • Microsoft Office including outlook, word and excel

Desirable

  • Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse
  • Practice Education qualification

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 Doncaster Drug & Alcohol Team

Thorne Road

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN1 2EZ


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Address

Aspire Doncaster Drug & Alcohol Team

Thorne Road

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN1 2EZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader - Social Worker

Claire Beevers

03000213900

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,905 to £31,611 a year plus Social Work registration fee

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0261-OAT1167337

Job locations

Aspire Doncaster Drug & Alcohol Team

Thorne Road

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN1 2EZ


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