Substance Misuse Social Worker - Community Team

Hiring People; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Annual leave

Pension

Health scheme

Training opportunities

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) in Doncaster is seeking qualified and registered Social Workers to join our Community Teams, supporting adults affected by substance misuse with long-term case management, personalised support, and harm-reduction interventions.

This role includes care planning responsibility, ASYE programme eligibility for newly qualified workers, and a commitment to equal opportunities as we deliver recovery-focused services across local communities.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Social Workers with experience or interest in supporting people affected by substance misuse.

Responsibilities

• Provide long-term case management and support for adults experiencing substance misuse.
• Deliver personalised support and harm-reduction services.
• Contribute to care planning and coordination of services.

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Make a positive change – work for The Alcohol & Drug Service

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 40 years, the Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS), a registered charity, has been helping people overcome the challenges of drug and alcohol misuse, supporting individuals, families, and communities to build healthier, brighter futures.

About Aspire

Aspire is a long-standing partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), bringing together the expertise of both the voluntary sector and NHS services. Led by experienced clinical professionals, including consultant leadership, Aspire combines compassionate, person-centred support with high-quality clinical care.

For over 20 years, the partnership has delivered innovative and effective drug and alcohol services across local communities. Working closely with recovery communities, Aspire is committed to providing flexible, responsive, and recovery-focused services that empower people to achieve lasting positive change.

An Exciting Time to Join the Sector

The drug and alcohol field is experiencing significant investment and development, creating exciting opportunities for career progression, innovation, and professional growth.

Community Teams

Our Community Teams are at the heart of the service, providing long-term case management and support for adults experiencing issues with substance use. Through a strong key-working and care-planning approach, the teams deliver personalised support, specialist prescribing interventions, and harm reduction services, helping people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives within their communities.

About You

We are keen to hear from qualified and registered Social Workers who have experience of, or a genuine interest in, supporting people affected by substance misuse.

For newly qualified Social Workers, we proudly support the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme, providing a strong foundation for your career development.

Interview Information

Interviews will be held in Doncaster on 23 October 2026

Please note: Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment.

What We Offer

In return for your skills and commitment, ADS offers:

• Salary of £26682- £32559, dependent on experience
• Generous annual leave entitlement:
  • 29 days per year
  • Rising to 31 days after 2 years' service
  • Rising to 34 days after 5 years' service
  • Plus, Public Holidays
• Attractive pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution
• Health Scheme
• Tailored training and development opportunities aligned to your personal learning plan
• Enhanced sick pay
• The opportunity to join ADS during a period of exciting growth and transformation

Make a Real Difference

Working at ADS is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to transform lives. Every day, you'll help individuals and families affected by substance misuse take positive steps towards recovery, independence, and wellbeing.

ADS is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We promote fairness, equality, and respect for all employees, applicants, and service users.

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