Substance Misuse Recovery Worker - Community team

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity in the drug and alcohol field as a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker. This role focuses on long-term case management and supporting individuals with substance issues. You will work within community teams to help clients lead fulfilling lives. The position requires relevant qualifications and experience in healthcare, emphasizing a collaborative approach to recovery.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of low-complexity service users.
• Support the operation of clinics across the service.
• Assist in delivering a specialist needle exchange program.

Skills

Communication

Case Management

Education

Level 3 in Tackling Substance Misuse

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Substance Misuse Recovery Worker - Community team

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

Main duties of the job

The community teams are a core element of the service, focusing on long-term case management and improved outcomes for adults with issues related to all substances. The role emphasizes a key working and care plan approach, supporting specialist prescribed interventions and harm reduction through our prescribing team. The goal is to support individuals in leading fulfilling lives within their local communities.

About us

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) is a registered charity that has been transforming the lives of people affected by drug 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 expertise provided by ADS. This partnership, active for over 20 years, delivers drug and alcohol services to local communities. It is innovative and works closely with recovery communities to provide flexible, responsive services that aim for the best outcomes for service users and the community.

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

Job responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of low-complexity service users.
• Support the operation of clinics across the service.
• Assist in delivering a specialist needle exchange program.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Tackling Substance Misuse or an equivalent qualification (e.g., Diploma in Health and Social Care).
• Relevant experience in a healthcare setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required.