Senior Substance Misuse Case Manager - Outreach

Alcohol and Drugs Service; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an outreach team member to support individuals with substance misuse issues. The role requires engaging with rough sleepers and creating individualized care packages based on assessed needs. Relevant experience in the substance misuse field and a degree in a related area is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a rapidly evolving environment.

Benefits

Salary £30,403 – £36,729

Generous annual leave

Attractive Pension Package

Health Scheme

Training opportunities

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in the substance misuse field is essential.
• Formal qualifications are preferred but not mandatory; training provided.
• Must have the right to work in the UK by employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Engage with rough sleepers and the hard-to-reach community.
• Devise a holistic care package following assessment of risk and need.
• Work flexibly to meet service user needs.

Skills

Relevant experience in substance misuse field

Communication skills

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Relevant degree (psychology, sociology, social work)

Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent

Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse

ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management

Job description

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.

Overview

Aspire is a partnership between ADS and the Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines the strengths of both 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 providing Drug and Alcohol Services to our 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 community.

It is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field with significant career developments.

Responsibilities

The outreach team engages with rough sleepers and the hard‑to‑reach community, as well as those with physical health needs, supporting them to enter the treatment system and the wider local community services. The successful candidate will devise a holistic care package following an assessment of risk and need. You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of this service user group.

Qualifications & Experience

If you have relevant experience in the substance misuse field and a relevant degree (e.g., psychology, sociology, social work) or Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent, Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse and ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management or equivalent, we would like to hear from you.

If you have experience in the field but do not have the formal qualifications, we provide a comprehensive package of accredited qualifications and for newly qualified Social Workers we support the ASYE programme.

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

Benefits

• Salary £30,403 – £36,729 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.
• Opportunity to join ADS at a time of exciting and fast‑growing change.

Contact

To arrange an informal discussion with Louise Braisby or Phil Scales contact 0300 021 3900.

Interviews will be held in Doncaster on 22 December 2025.

Equality & Diversity

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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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.