Make a positive change – work for The Alcohol & Drug Service
Substance Misuse Case Manager - Early Intervention
The Alcohol & Drug Service
Part-time (22.5 hours)
Doncaster
Salary £26682 - £32559 pro rata, depending on experience.
The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by problematic drugs and alcohol use 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 is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field with significant new career developments.
The Alcohol Early Interventions Team aims to reduce stigma associated with Alcohol Services and make the offer more accessible to the wider dispersed population of Doncaster residents, this may include those who have noticed an increase in their alcohol intake but are not dependant and would not usually access services or those people who are currently working or have a reasonable amount of social capital. The team offers a structured time limited programme which raises awareness of how alcohol is or can impact on your life, the sessions aim to teach the skills and techniques required to either reduce or stop alcohol use, allowing the person to make an informed decision on how alcohol affects their life in the future.
If you have a non-judgemental attitude, resilience and patience and hold a relevant degree e.g., psychology, sociology, social work OR a 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.
PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
In return, ADS are offering:
- 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
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.
To apply please click on the link provided.
