Substance Use Worker
2 weeks ago
PLEASE NOTE ONLY THOSE THAT APPLY DIRECTLY AT THE LINK IN THE BELOW ADVERT, AND COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM, WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE VACANCY.
ADA is an award-winning charity, delivering specialist services to reduce harms and promote recovery of individuals and families affected by alcohol and drugs use in the North East of Scotland.
ADA Direct Access services are open 7 days per week. We aim to reduce the risk of harm from alcohol and drug use for individuals, families, and communities.
The successful candidate will offer advice, information and support to enable people to make informed decisions to reduce the harms associated with alcohol and drug use through the provision of services such as Needle Exchange, Helpline, Duty drop, outreach -amongst others. You will provide targeted harm reduction interventions such as Naloxone, Dried Blood Spot Testing, and other relevant actions to help reduce harms.
You will manage a small caseload to support clients with their substance use and provide relevant interventions as well as assessing, care planning and reviewing progress and maintaining accurate client records.
Weekend working is on a rota basis and female candidates will provide an evening outreach service for women involved in selling or exchanging sex.
Relevant training will be provided to the successful candidate/s.
The roles will be based in Aberdeen at our Hadden Street Office.
PVG membership is essential for this posts.
If you're passionate about enabling recovery then we need you.
To find out more, and apply, please visit the following link:
Closing date: Friday 14 November 2025, with interviews to be arranged following closing date.
If you have any queries about this role, please e-mail
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,941.00-£29,821.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
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