Open Access & Assessment Social Worker (Substance Misuse)
Job Description
Job summary
Aspire is a long-standing and successful partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). Combining the clinical expertise of NHS services with the flexibility and innovation of the voluntary sector, Aspire has been delivering high-quality drug and alcohol services across local communities for more than 20 years.
As a forward-thinking and progressive partnership, we work closely with recovery communities to deliver responsive, person-centred services that achieve the best possible outcomes for those we support. This is an exciting time to join the sector, with significant investment creating new opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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.
Main duties of the job
The OAT team plays a vital role in supporting people at the start of their treatment journey by providing:
Advice and brief interventions
Comprehensive assessments
Structured key working support
Needle exchange services
Guidance and pathways into treatment and recovery services
This is an opportunity to work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, helping individuals take their first steps towards positive change.
About us
The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) is a registered charity with over 40 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by problematic drug and alcohol use. Our mission is simple: to help people make positive, lasting changes and achieve healthier, more fulfilling lives.
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week).
Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm
One late evening until 7:30pm on a rota basis
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £26,682 £32,559 per annum, (depending on experience)
In addition, ADS offers an excellent benefits package, including: 29 days annual leave, increasing to, 31 days after 2 years and 34 days after 5 years service, plus, public holidays
Attractive pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution
Health scheme
Enhanced sick pay
Social Work registration fees paid
Tailored training and development opportunities through a personalised learning and development plan
The opportunity to join an organisation during a period of exciting growth and innovation.
Job responsibilities
To demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing both new and existing service users. To manage a caseload in line with the service user profile.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified and registered Social Worker
- Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse or Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Practice Education qualification
Experience
Essential
- Whether you already have experience working with individuals affected by substance misuse or are keen to develop your skills in this rewarding field, we would love to hear from you.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
The Alcohol & Drug Service
Address
Aspire Drug & Alcohol Service
Sinclair House
29 - 31 Thorne Road
Doncaster
DN1 2EZ
United Kingdom
