Substance Misuse Groupworker

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 community it serves. It is an extremely exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field with significant new career opportunities being created. The Groupwork Team is a growing and emerging team that deliver structured evidence-based group and 1:1 work with service users across various settings. The team provide groups both face to face and virtually to service users. The programme is designed around recognised cycle of change and recovery building model. An important part of this service is to engage with the wider local community and develop recovery and care for service users in their communities. An accredited mentor programme is also delivered by the team for people wishing to volunteer. If you have relevant experience in the substance misuse field and a level 3 Tackling Substance misuse or equivalent we would like to hear from you. We provide a comprehensive package of accredited courses and for newly qualified Social Workers we support the ASYE programme. For more information contact Dave Clogg or Rachel Turner onInterviews will be held face to face on 06 October 2025 PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate must by the commencement of employment have the right to work in the UK. In return ADS are offering: - Salary 24531 - 27603 doe - 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 ADS benefits: Working at ADS is more than a job its 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. About ADSFor over 30 years we have delivered effective interventions in towns and cities. Weve helped thousands of local people on the road to recovery across Humberside Lincolnshire and Yorkshire as we help the national strategy on a local basis.The Alcohol & Drug Service is a charity (Registered Charity; and a Company Limited by Guarantee Company No. ). The majority of our funding comes through contracts with statutory commissioners such as Local Authorities and the NHS but we receive valuable income from charitable grants and individual fundraising efforts which supports many of our most innovative services. We are governed by a Board of Trustees.We ensure that the organisation is run well and we are a part of the Investors in People scheme a quality framework which is independently audited. We currently hold the Silver award.But even though weve been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs or alcohol misuse for over 30 years some people may not have heard of us. This is because we always work in partnership and often deliver our services and projects which have their own names/identities. Our ValuesWe believe that honesty underpins all that we do. We seek to improve our services and in order to identify lessons we must be honest with ourselves regarding our performance.We believe that trust is the foundation of an effective partnership approach and that partnership is the defining characteristic of our relationship with service users employees and those who purchase services from us.We believe that there is strength in diversity and that through embracing diversity new solutions and innovations are born.We believe that in order to encourage diversity fairness a non-judgemental approach and transparency are vital.We believe that our sole raison dtre is to deliver effective services to service users and carers.We believe that no two people are the same as a result personalised solutions are required and to achieve this people must be treat as individuals and services must be flexible in meeting their needs.We believe that with the right support service users are able to identify and implement changes which will enhance their lives.We believe that evidence based services that are continuously developing in the light of experience produce the most effective outcomes for service users.We believe that the effective use of resources and a value for money approach will maximise the number of service users we are able to support.We believe that the best services are delivered by people who care about what they do.We believe that hope and belief are nurtured in others when they encounter people who care. Benefits Training opportunitiesEnhanced sick payDocuments Key Skills Cobol,Council,Creative Production,ABAP,Insurance Paralegal,Light Vehicle Driving Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 24531 - 27603