Part-time Substance Use Worker

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.

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If you're passionate about enabling recovery, we need you!

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​​We are seeking a part-time Substance Use Worker, 3 days a week, to join our Aberdeenshire Services team.

The role will be based in Ellon and Inverurie Step In and various locations across central Aberdeenshire with potential for some remote/home working and flexibility to provide cover for other areas across Aberdeenshire if required.

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The main focus of these roles will be to help ADA deliver person centred, effective services to those affected by alcohol and/or drug use across Aberdeenshire.

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We are looking for candidates who have a background in Community Learning, Nursing, Social Work, Counselling, or other related field. 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 and be qualified, to SVQ level 3 or above (or qualified by experience).

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To view the job description & apply, please visit the link below:

https://alcoholanddrugsaction.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=8972479f-29a1-427e-b6c4-39d720a50584

Please note that only those who apply direct and complete an application form at the above link will be considered for the role.

PVG membership is essential for these posts.

Apply now by completing the application form below and uploading it when prompted.

Application Form

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Closing date: Friday 08 August 2025 – interviews will be conducted in Inverurie hopefully week beginning 11 August 2025.

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