Substance Misuse Social Worker - Community Team


Company:	The Alcohol & Drug Service
Salary:	£26,682 to £32,559 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Doncaster
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 40 years, the Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS), a registered charity, has been helping people overcome the challenges of drug and alcohol misuse, supporting individuals, families, and communities to build healthier, brighter futures.

About Aspire

Aspire is a long-standing partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), bringing together the expertise of both the voluntary sector and NHS services. Led by experienced clinical professionals, including consultant leadership, Aspire combines compassionate, person-centred support with high-quality clinical care.

For over 20 years, the partnership has delivered innovative and effective drug and alcohol services across local communities. Working closely with recovery communities, Aspire is committed to providing flexible, responsive, and recovery-focused services that empower people to achieve lasting positive change.

An Exciting Time to Join the Sector

The drug and alcohol field is experiencing significant investment and development, creating exciting opportunities for career progression, innovation, and professional growth.

Our Community Teams are at the heart of the service, providing long-term case management and support for adults experiencing issues with substance use. Through a strong key-working and care-planning approach, the teams deliver personalised support, specialist prescribing interventions, and harm reduction services, helping people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives within their communities.

Informal Discussion

To arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact Alex Gibson or Claire Beevers on 03000 213 900.

Interview Information

Interviews will be held in Doncaster on 23 October 2026

Please note: Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment.

What We Offer

In return for your skills and commitment, ADS offers:

• Salary of £26682- £32559, dependent on experience

• Generous annual leave entitlement:

o 29 days per year

o Rising to 31 days after 2 years' service

o Rising to 34 days after 5 years' service

o Plus, Public Holidays

• Attractive pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution

• Health Scheme

• Tailored training and development opportunities aligned to your personal learning plan

• Enhanced sick pay

• The opportunity to join ADS during a period of exciting growth and transformation

Find out more about our employee benefits at: https://adsbenefits-uk.org/benefits

Make a Real Difference

Working at ADS is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to transform lives. Every day, you'll help individuals and families affected by substance misuse take positive steps towards recovery, independence, and wellbeing.

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