Substance Misuse Case Manager - Outreach

Hiring People; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity focused on substance misuse is looking for a dedicated outreach team member to engage with rough sleepers and support their entry into treatment systems. The role requires relevant experience and a degree in related fields. Benefits include generous leave, attractive pension, and ongoing training opportunities. This is an exciting time to join as new opportunities arise in the field. Located in Doncaster, applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (29 days increasing with service)

Attractive Pension Package (6% employer contribution)

Health Scheme

Training opportunities

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with rough sleepers and hard-to-reach communities.
• Ability to devise holistic care packages based on assessments.
• Must have strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with rough sleepers and support entry into treatment systems.
• Devise care packages following assessments of need.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of clients.

Skills

Relevant experience in substance misuse field

Strong communication skills

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Relevant degree (psychology, sociology, social work)

L3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

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 the 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.

Responsibilities

The outreach team will engage with the rough sleepers and the hard‑to‑reach community, as well as those with physical health needs and support 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 group.

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.

We provide a comprehensive package of accredited qualifications and for newly qualified Social Workers we support the ASYE programme.

Benefits

• 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 the benefits page on our website: https://adsbenefits-uk.org/benefits

How to Apply

To arrange an informal discussion with Louise Braisby, contact Tel:[phone]

Interviews will be held in Doncaster on 07 January 2026

Please click on the link provided to apply

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

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.