Overview
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. Aspire is a partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines the strengths of 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 delivering Drug and Alcohol Services to 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 the communities it serves. It is an exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field with significant new career developments.
The Aspire Community Teams work with a range of complex individuals experiencing problems with their substance use, delivering case management, 1-1 psychosocial and harm reduction interventions, and supporting the clinical team in monitoring prescribing interventions where required. The teams work in partnership with a range of partner agencies to ensure holistic care packages that support longer term recovery. To ensure easy access to service provision the teams work in local hub venues.
Responsibilities
* Deliver case management, 1-1 psychosocial and harm reduction interventions for people with substance use problems.
* Support the clinical team in monitoring prescribing interventions as required.
* Work in partnership with partner agencies to ensure holistic care packages that support longer term recovery.
* Ensure easy access to service provision by operating in local hub venues.
Qualifications
* Relevant degree (e.g., psychology, sociology, social work) or Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
* L3 in Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent.
We provide a comprehensive package of accredited qualifications and for newly qualified Social Workers we support the ASYE programme.
How to arrange an informal discussion
Contact Claire Beevers on Tel: 03000 213 900.
Interviews
Interviews will be held in Doncaster on 16 April 2026.
Conditions
Please note: The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
In return, ADS is offering
* Salary £25,905 – £31,611 (pay award pending) depending on experience.
* Generous annual leave: 29 days per annum, rising to 31 after 2 years’ service and 34 after 5; plus Public Holidays.
* Attractive Pension Package (6% employer contribution).
* Health Scheme.
* Training opportunities in line with the personalised learning and development plan.
* Enhanced sick pay.
* Joining ADS at a time of exciting and fast-growing change.
Check out our benefits: https://adsbenefits-uk.org/
Additional information
Working at ADS is more than a job; it’s an investment of time to make a difference to the lives of people with substance misuse issues and their families.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The ADS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. We promote the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees and service users.
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