Substance Misuse Recovery Worker - Criminal Justice

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Criminal Justice Recovery Worker – Aspire Drug & Alcohol Service

Are you passionate about helping people make positive, lasting changes in their lives?

Do you want a career where the work you do every day can genuinely make a difference?

If you have experience in substance misuse and hold a Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse qualification (or equivalent), we’d love to hear from you.

Join a service that makes a real difference

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) is a registered charity with more than 40 years’ experience transforming the lives of people affected by problematic drug and alcohol use.

Our Aspire partnership brings together ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), combining the expertise and resources of NHS and voluntary-sector services.

Together, we have worked in partnership for more than 20 years to provide innovative, flexible and responsive drug and alcohol services to local communities.

We’re forward-thinking, committed to recovery and closely connected to the communities we serve — and this is an exciting time to join us.

Your opportunity to make an impact

Our Criminal Justice Team supports people involved in the criminal justice system to move towards healthier, more meaningful lives.

Working closely with courts, probation services and prisons, you’ll play a vital role in helping people address substance misuse, reduce offending and build a more positive future.

This is a rewarding role for someone who understands that behind every individual is a person with the potential to change.

You’ll be part of a committed, supportive team where your experience, ideas and contribution really matter.

Why join ADS?

We believe investing in our people is just as important as supporting the people who use our services.

As part of ADS, you’ll have access to:

• £24,853 – £25,927 salary, dependent on experience
• 29 days’ annual leave, rising to 31 days after 2 years and 34 days after 5 years, plus public holidays
• Attractive pension package, including a 6% employer contribution
• Health scheme
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities linked to your personalised learning and development plan
• Enhanced sick pay
• For newly qualified Social Workers, support through the ASYE programme
• A comprehensive programme of accredited courses
• The opportunity to join ADS during an exciting period of growth, development and positive change

Could this be your next career move?

If you have relevant experience in the substance misuse sector, a Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse qualification or equivalent, and the motivation to help people move away from addiction and offending, we want to hear from you.

Working at ADS is more than a job.It’s an opportunity to invest your time, skills and experience in helping people affected by substance misuse and their families create better futures.

Please note:

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK by the commencement of employment.

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

ADS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.We promote the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees and service users.

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