Substance Misuse Social Worker - Access Team

Job Summary

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) is a registered charity that has been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years. Together with the Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), ADS runs the Aspire partnership, providing innovative Drug and Alcohol Services to local communities.

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

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

Qualified and registered Social Worker with experience or an interest in working with substance users.

Full time (37.5 hours). Office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a late night shift to 7:30 pm on a rota basis.

To arrange an informal discussion, contact Claire Beevers or Stephen Mitchell at Tel:

Interviews will be held in Doncaster on 31 March 2026.

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

• Salary £25,905 - £31,611 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.
• Social Work registration paid.
• Joining ADS during an exciting and fast-growing change period.

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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.