# Substance Misuse Recovery Worker - Criminal Justice > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Alcohol & Drug Service. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/substance-misuse-recovery-worker-criminal-justice/9bc455ca-bcc9-4b1f-9c78-3e2f846dc978 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/substance-misuse-recovery-worker-criminal-justice/9bc455ca-bcc9-4b1f-9c78-3e2f846dc978.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Alcohol & Drug Service - **Location:** The Alcohol & Drug Service - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Mental health professionals - **Salary:** £24853.00 to £25927.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-10-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-16T14:49:36.994Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0261-26-0032 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/B0261-26-0032/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=B0261-26-0032 - **Employer website:** https://ads-uk.org/ ## Job Content ### Job summary Make a Difference. Build Recovery. Change Lives. 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? ### Main duties of the job 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. ### About us 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. Were forward-thinking, committed to recovery and closely connected to the communities we serve and this is an exciting time to join us. 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: 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 ### Details - Date posted: 16 September 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £24,853 to £25,927 a year Dependent on experience. - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working - Reference number: B0261-26-0032 - Job locations: The Alcohol & Drug Service, Aspire, 1-3 Princes Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3NJ, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities To manage a Criminal Justice caseload. To support adhoc the running of clinics across the service on rota basis. To support the delivery of a harm reduction advice. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Knowledge of substances and their effects. - Understanding of the recovery movement. - Experience of a multi-disciplinary team. ### Qualifications **Essential** - 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. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.