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Open Access & Assessment Case Manager (Substance Misuse)
The Alcohol & Drug Service
Full-time
Doncaster
Salary £26682 - £32559 depending on experience.
Join a Team Making a Real Difference
For more than 40 years, Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS), a registered charity, has been transforming lives and supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by drug and alcohol use.
Aspire is a long-standing partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), bringing together the clinical expertise of NHS services under consultant leadership with the specialist knowledge and community-focused approach of the voluntary sector. For over 20 years, this successful collaboration has delivered high-quality drug and alcohol services across local communities.
As a forward-thinking and innovative service, Aspire works closely with recovery communities to provide flexible, responsive, and person-centred support that helps individuals achieve positive and lasting outcomes. This is an exciting time to join the substance misuse sector, with significant investment, innovation, and opportunities for professional growth and career development.
The Open Access and Assessment (OAT) Team
Are you passionate about supporting people affected by substance misuse and helping them take the first steps towards recovery? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
The Open Access and Assessment (OAT) Team plays a vital role in supporting individuals entering treatment services. We provide advice, brief interventions, structured key working, comprehensive assessments, and a needle exchange service, helping people access the right support at the right time.
About You
We are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals who have experience working within the substance misuse sector and hold a relevant qualification, such as:
1. A degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field, or
2. Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
3. Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse qualification (or equivalent)
We proudly support newly qualified Social Workers through the ASYE programme.
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week).
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, with one late evening until 7:30pm on a rota basis.
Why Join ADS?
As part of our growing and ambitious organisation, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance misuse while developing your own career.
In return, we offer:
4. Generous annual leave entitlement:
5. 29 days per year
6. Rising to 31 days after 2 years' service
7. Rising to 34 days after 5 years' service
8. Plus public holidays
9. Attractive pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution
10. Health Scheme
11. Personalised learning and development opportunities
12. Enhanced sick pay
13. The chance to join ADS during an exciting period of growth and innovation
Interviews will take place in Doncaster on 10 July 2026.
Important Information
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.
To apply please click on the link provided.
ADS is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and the fair treatment of all employees, applicants, and service users.