Social Worker Drug and Alcohol Service

Excellent Salary | Supportive Management | Hybrid Working | Great Work-Life Balance

Are you a passionate Social Worker looking for a permanent opportunity within a Drug & Alcohol Service, where you can empower adults to achieve lasting recovery and positive life changes?

We're working with a welcoming and supportive team looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their specialist substance misuse service. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a rewarding environment where you'll support adults with complex needs while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, strong management support, and hybrid working flexibility.

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and your work has a genuine impact, this could be the perfect next step.

• Supporting adults affected by drug and alcohol misuse through strengths-based assessments and interventions
• Managing a varied caseload, creating tailored support plans that promote recovery and independence
• Working closely with healthcare professionals, housing providers, probation services, and other partner agencies
• Completing risk assessments and safeguarding interventions where required
• Building positive relationships with service users, empowering them to achieve their recovery goals
• Contributing to multidisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated, person-centred support
• Promoting long-term wellbeing through effective care planning and regular reviews

• Permanent position within a well-established Drug & Alcohol Service
• Competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience
• Hybrid working to help maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Supportive management team committed to your development
• Manageable caseload focused on delivering quality outcomes
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression
• A collaborative working environment where your contribution is genuinely valued

• Qualified Social Worker
• Current registration with Social Work England (SWE)
• Experience working within Adult Social Care, Substance Misuse, Mental Health, or a related service
• Confident in completing assessments, care planning, and risk management
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and person-centred practice
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Full UK driving licence

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