Substance Use Worker - Direct Access Sessional
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.
ADA Direct Access services are open 7 days per week. We aim to reduce the risk of harm from alcohol and drug use for individuals, families, and communities.
The successful candidate will offer advice, information and support to enable people to make informed decisions to reduce the harms associated with alcohol and drug use through the provision of services such as Needle Exchange, Helpline, Duty drop, outreach -amongst others. You will provide targeted harm reduction interventions such as Naloxone, Dried Blood Spot Testing, and other relevant actions to help reduce harms.
You will manage a small caseload to support clients with their substance use and provide relevant interventions as well as assessing, care planning and reviewing progress and maintaining accurate client records.
This role will be based in Aberdeen at our Hadden Street Office and will require weekend working, which is managed across the team on a rota basis.
PVG membership is also essential for this post.
For more information and a detailed job description, please click the below link:
JD - SUW Sessional Direct Access August 2026.docx
If you're passionate about enabling recovery then we need you.
Apply now by completing the application form below and uploading it when prompted.
Closing date: Friday 18th September 2026, with interviews to be scheduled for week beginning 28th September 2026.
Please note that we do not accept CVs. Application forms must be submitted to considered for this post.
If you have any queries about this role, please e-mail recruitment@alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk.
To view our Statement for Employing People in Recovery, please click the link below:
Statement for Employing People in Recovery
Board Member: Non-Renumerated Position
ADA is an award-winning charity, delivering specialist services to reduce harms and promote recovery of individuals and families affected by alcohol and drugs in the Northeast of Scotland. We are contracted through Health and Social Care in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, as the main provider for such services.
We are seeking Board Members and in addition, subject to relevant experience, a Chair of the board. Our board is made up of 6 experienced members who you will work closely with, alongside our CEO and senior leadership team to shape the organisation’s vision, enhance our current service offering and create lasting impact on the communities we support.
Do you have governance, board or senior management experience in following areas?
- Finance/financial management
- IT / IT management
- Governance and quality assurance
- Fundraising and campaigning
- Stewardship of charity assets
We offer training and development opportunities to enhance the knowledge and skills of all board members. This is an opportunity for all regardless of professional or personal experience.
Time commitment for board members is an average of 6 hours per month for attendance at board and subgroup meetings. Meetings are held in person with remote access as required.
In return we can offer you:
- The opportunity to share your wisdom to make a positive impact on local communities in the area
- The privilege of working alongside a dynamic innovative team within ADA
- Relevant training and development to enhance your knowledge and skills
- Networking opportunities, both internally and externally
The role description can be viewed here: JD - Board Member
If you have any questions or queries, please email recruitment@alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk or contact 01224 577120 and ask to speak to Fraser Hoggan in the first instance.
To apply, please follow the link below and click on the 'apply for this job' button at the top right hand side:
Closing date: Ongoing – Interviews will be arranged with interested / successful candidates to suit.
