Substance Misuse Case Manager - community team

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

Job summary

A community health service in Doncaster is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team. This role involves providing support to individuals with substance use issues, managing cases, and collaborating with clinical teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in substance misuse services and relevant qualifications in health and social care. The position offers a competitive salary and is full-time, based in the heart of Doncaster.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expert practice in complex situations, assessing and managing service users.
• Manage a caseload aligned with the service user profile.

Skills

Experience working within substance misuse services

Experience in multidisciplinary team working

Experience with key working and psychosocial interventions

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant Degree (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counselling)

L3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent

L3 Drug and Alcohol qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

It is an exciting time to work in the drug and alcohol field, with significant new career opportunities emerging.

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PLEASE NOTE: You must hold a valid Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to support sponsorship visas.

Main duties of the job

The Aspire Community Teams work with individuals experiencing complex substance use issues, providing case management, 1-1 psychosocial and harm reduction interventions, and supporting clinical teams with prescribing monitoring. They collaborate with partner agencies to deliver holistic care packages supporting long-term recovery. The teams operate from accessible local hub venues.

About us

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) is a registered charity with over 40 years of experience transforming lives affected by drug and alcohol misuse.

Aspire is a partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines NHS expertise with voluntary sector strengths, working closely with recovery communities to provide flexible, responsive services aimed at achieving the best outcomes for service users and the community.

Details

Date posted: 31 July 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £25,905 to £31,611 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: B0261-25-0014

Job locations

Aspire Doncaster Drug & Alcohol Team

Thorne Road

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN1 2EZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing both new and existing service users. To manage a caseload aligned with the service user profile.

Person Specification

Experience (Essential):

• Experience working within substance misuse services
• Experience in multidisciplinary team working
• Experience with key working and psychosocial interventions

Qualifications (Essential):

• Relevant Degree (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counselling)
• OR
• L3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• AND
• L3 Drug and Alcohol qualification or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to verify criminal convictions.

Employer details

Name: The Alcohol & Drug Service

Address: Aspire Doncaster Drug & Alcohol Team, Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2EZ

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