Social Worker - Aspire4parents team

Ads UK; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ADS UK is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join their parent substance misuse team, focusing on helping families affected by addiction issues. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and generous leave. Join a dedicated organization committed to making a positive impact and supporting recovery in local communities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 31 after 2 years, and 34 after 5 years.

Attractive pension scheme (6% employer contribution).

Health scheme.

Training opportunities aligned with personal development plans.

Enhanced sick pay.

Paid Social Work registration.

Opportunity to join a growing and dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Experience or interest in working with substance users is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support families in breaking intergenerational addiction issues.
• Maintain healthy relationships with minimal statutory social care involvement.

Skills

Experience in working with substance users

Support families

Education

Qualified and registered Social Worker

Job description

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 16 days at 11:59 BST.

The Vacancy

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.

Aspire is a partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines NHS strengths under the leadership of a consultant with the voluntary sector provided by ADS. The partnership has worked for over 20 years, offering Drug and Alcohol Services to local communities. It is innovative and works closely with recovery communities to provide flexible, responsive services for the best outcomes.

The parental substance misuse team (Aspire4parents) is a dedicated team working with a focused caseload to support families in breaking intergenerational addiction issues and maintaining healthy relationships with minimal statutory social care involvement.

If you are a qualified and registered Social Worker with experience or interest in working with substance users, we would like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, contact Louise Braisby at Tel: [phone].

Requirements: You must hold a valid Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship visas cannot be supported.

We offer:

• Salary £25,905 - £31,611 depending on experience.
• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 31 after 2 years, and 34 after 5 years, plus public holidays.
• Attractive pension scheme (6% employer contribution).
• Health scheme.
• Training opportunities aligned with personal development plans.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Paid Social Work registration.
• Opportunity to join a growing and dynamic organization.

Check out our benefits: https://adsbenefits-uk.org/benefits

Working at ADS is more than a job; it’s about making a difference in the lives of those affected by substance misuse and their families.

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

ADS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and promotes fair treatment for all employees and service users.

About ADS

For over 30 years, we have delivered effective interventions across Humberside, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire, helping thousands on the road to recovery. We are a registered charity (No. 1108595) and a company limited by guarantee (No. 05375809), primarily funded through contracts with statutory bodies and charitable grants.

We are part of the Investors in People scheme and currently hold the Silver award.

Our work is often delivered in partnership, sometimes under different service names or identities.

Our Values

We believe honesty is fundamental, striving to improve services through self-assessment and transparency.

Trust is the cornerstone of effective partnerships with service users, employees, and clients.