About this role
Job summary
Join a Team Making a Real Difference
For more than 40 years, Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS), a registered charity, has been transforming lives and supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by drug and alcohol use.
Aspire is a long-standing partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), bringing together the clinical expertise of NHS services under consultant leadership with the specialist knowledge and community-focused approach of the voluntary sector. For over 20 years, this successful collaboration has delivered high-quality drug and alcohol services across local communities.
As a forward-thinking and innovative service, Aspire works closely with recovery communities to provide flexible, responsive, and person-centred support that helps individuals achieve positive and lasting outcomes. This is an exciting time to join the substance misuse sector, with significant investment, innovation, and opportunities for professional growth and career development.
Main duties of the job
The Open Access and Assessment (OAT) Team
Are you passionate about supporting people affected by substance misuse and helping them take the first steps towards recovery? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
The Open Access and Assessment (OAT) Team plays a vital role in supporting individuals entering treatment services. We provide advice, brief interventions, structured key working, comprehensive assessments, and a needle exchange service, helping people access the right support at the right time.
About us
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week).
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm, with one late evening until 7:30pm on a rota basis.
Why Join ADS?
As part of our growing and ambitious organisation, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance misuse while developing your own career.
In return, we offer:
Competitive salary of £26,682 £32,559, (depending 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
Personalised learning and development opportunities
Enhanced sick pay
The chance to join ADS during an exciting period of growth and innovation.
Interviews will take place in Doncaster on 10 July 2026.
Important Information
Please note that the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.ADS is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and the fair treatment of all employees, applicants, and service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
To demonstrate expert and effective practice around substance misuse treatment. Provide advice and brief interventions, some structured key working, assessments and a needle exchange service.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
We are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals who have experience working within the substance misuse sector.
Qualifications Essential
A degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field, or Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse qualification (or equivalent) We proudly support newly qualified Social Workers through the ASYE programme.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name The Alcohol & Drug Service
Address Aspire Drug & Alcohol Service
Sinclair House
29 - 31 Thorne Road
Doncaster
DN1 2EZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ads-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)