Substance Use Workers - Recovery Services (Full-time and part-time)
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 Northeast of Scotland.
We are excited to be able to offer new Substance Use Worker roles based in our Aberdeen City Recovery Service due to a new long-term contract award and further funding announced for new innovative Project work.
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 experience of working with substance users and knowledge of effective interventions.
PVG membership is essential for this post.
To view the job description, please click the link below:
JD - Substance Use Worker (ARCA) July 2026.docx
If you're passionate about reducing harm and maximising opportunities for change then we need you
To apply for this role, please click "apply here" and complete the application form online, uploading it when prompted. Please note an application form must be completed to be considered for the role.
If you have any queries or questions please contact recruitment@alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 5th August 2026, with interviews to be arranged week commencing Monday 17th August 2026.
To view our Statement for Employing People in Recovery, please click the link below:
Statement for Employing People in Recovery
Closing Date
05/08/2026
Location
Hadden Street & various locations across the city
Department
Recovery Services
Job Title
Substance Use Workers - Recovery Services (Full-time and part-time)
Salary
AP4, From £28,423
Experience
Qualified in Social Work, Nursing, Community Education or similar, or qualified by experience
City
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
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.
