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Substance Use Worker (Part-time)

Alcohol and Drugs Action

£26,941 FTE

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Part Time

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Hours : 22.5 hours

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Contract Type: Permanent

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Aberdeen

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Closing date: 06/01/2026

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Vacancy Details

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.

We are seeking a part-time Substance Use Workers to join our Recovery Service Team, and help us to deliver person centred, effective services to those affected by alcohol and/or drugs across Aberdeen.  This posts will be offered on a permanent basis.

We are looking for candidates that have a background in Community Learning, Nursing, Social Work, Counselling, or other related field/s. To be successful you must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the needs of those affected by alcohol or drug use.  Ideally, you will have had experience of working with substance users and knowledge of effective interventions.

PVG membership is essential for this post.

If you’re passionate about enabling recovery then we need you.

To find out more or apply for this role, please apply at the following link and complete an application form:

Application Form

If you have any queries about this role, please email recruitment@alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk.

Closing date: Tuesday 06 January 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to close the post early should we have sufficient, suitable, applicants.

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