Substance Misuse Case Manager - Open Access team

Alcohol and Drugs Service; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A substance misuse service provider in Doncaster is seeking qualified professionals to join their Open Access and Assessment team. Applicants should have relevant experience and education related to substance misuse. Key responsibilities include advising clients, conducting assessments, and providing interventions. This role is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community. Benefits include competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary £25905 - £31611

Generous annual leave

Attractive Pension Package

Health Scheme

Training opportunities

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the substance misuse field.
• Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or similar.
• Willingness to participate in qualification programs.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice and brief interventions to clients.
• Conducting assessments for treatment entry.
• Facilitating a needle exchange service.

Skills

Relevant experience in substance misuse

Interpersonal skills

Assessment skills

Education

Relevant degree (psychology, sociology, social work)

L3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent

Job description

About ADS

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.

Aspire is a partnership between ADS and 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 community it serves.

It is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field with significant new career opportunities being created.

Open Access and Assessment Team

The Open Access and Assessment (OAT) team provide advice and brief interventions, some structured key working, assessments and a needle exchange service to people entering the treatment system.

Qualifications

If you have relevant experience in the substance misuse field, a relevant degree e.g., psychology, sociology, social work or Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent and L3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent we would like to hear from you.

If you are experienced by working 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.

To arrange an informal discussion with Claire Beevers or Stephen Mitchell, contact Tel: [phone]

PLEASE NOTE: You need to hold a valid Right to Work in the UK, unfortunately we are unable to support sponsorship visas.

Benefits

• Salary £25905 - £ 31611 depending on experience.
• Generous annual leave, 29 days annual leave 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.
• Along with joining ADS at a time of exciting and fast-growing change.

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

Other Information

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.

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