Job requirements
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Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working within substance misuse services
- Experience
Experience of key working and psychological/psychosocial interventions
- Experience
Experience of substance misuse treatment approaches
- Experience
Experience of providing brief interventions
- Experience
Experience of undertaking assessments of need and risk
- Experience
Experience of providing harm reduction advice
- Qualifications
You should have relevant experience in the substance misuse field and hold a relevant qualification, such as:
- Qualifications
A degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a related subject or
- Qualifications
Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent
- Qualifications
Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse qualification or equivalent
- Qualifications
Newly qualified Social Workers are welcome to apply we support the ASYE programme.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
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?
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.
Main duties of the job
You'll work with people experiencing substance use problems across Accident and 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.
About us
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.
Details
- Date posted: 26 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £26,682 to £32,559 a year Dependent on experience.
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 365 days
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: B0261-26-0029
- Job locations: The Alcohol & Drug Service, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Doncaster, DN2 5LT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
To engage people with substance misuse problems to enter treatment services. To provide advice, assessment and brief interventions along with some structured key working and make onward referrals to specialist services.
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This advert is for Hospital Liaison Substance Misuse Worker (Fixed Term - 12 Months) with The Alcohol & Drug Service in Doncaster, England. It is listed as a Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £26682.00 to £32559.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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