Hospital Liaison Substance Misuse Worker (Fixed Term 12 Months)

Hospital Liaison Substance Misuse Worker
(Fixed Term - 12 months)

Make a difference when it matters most.

Are you passionate about helping people make positive changes in their lives Do you want a role where your skills can have a real and lasting impact

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) has been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol for over 40 years. As a registered charity were proud to support individuals families and communities to achieve positive change.

Were now looking for a motivated and compassionate Hospital Liaison Substance Misuse Worker to join our team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

Why join us
Hospital Liaison is an exciting partnership between ADS and Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). Youll be part of the wider Aspire treatment Service working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced hospital environment.

No two days will be the same. Youll have the opportunity to make a difference at a crucial point in someones life supporting people to take the first steps towards positive change and helping reduce future hospital attendance.

Youll work with people experiencing substance use problems across Accident & Emergency and inpatient wards providing:
Advice information and brief interventions
Assessments of risk and need
Support to engage with specialist substance misuse treatment
Practical person-centred interventions that encourage positive change
Collaborative working with hospital colleagues and wider services

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience and career within the substance misuse field which is experiencing significant growth and development.

Who are we looking for
Were looking for someone who is compassionate motivated and committed to improving outcomes for people affected by substance use.

You should have relevant experience in the substance misuse field and hold a relevant qualification such as:
A degree in Psychology Sociology Social Work or a related subject or
Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent
Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse qualification or equivalent

Newly qualified Social Workers are welcome to apply we support the ASYE programme.

Youll need to be confident working with people who may have complex needs able to build trusting relationships quickly and comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The service operates 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm so youll need to be willing to work on a rota basis.

What we offer
In return for your commitment ADS offers:
Salary:depending 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
Training and development opportunities aligned to your personalised learning and development plan
Enhanced sick pay
The opportunity to join ADS at an exciting time of fast-growing change and development

For more information about our benefits visit

Ready to make a difference
Working at ADS is more than a job. Its an opportunity to invest your time skills and compassion in helping people affected by substance use and their families build a healthier and more positive future.

If youre ready to use your skills to make a genuine difference wed love to hear from you.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Bartle on .

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

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.

For 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.