Part-time Substance Use Worker (Aberdeen Recovery Community)

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 looking for a part-time, Substance Use Worker to join our Recovery Service Team in the Aberdeen Recovery Community (ARC), and help us to deliver person centred, effective services to those affected by alcohol and/or drugs across Aberdeen.

Please find all details via the link HERE. Closing date - 6 January 2026

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?

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 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:

https://alcoholanddrugsaction.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=be26de4f-5356-4476-b883-7c50190201a2

Closing date: Ongoing – Interviews will be arranged with interested / successful candidates to suit.



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Main Office:
Alcohol & Drugs Action (ADA), 7 Hadden Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6NU, Scotland

Alcohol & Drugs Action is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.
Funding is received from NHS Grampian, Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Scottish Government and from donations.
Scottish Charity Number SC013582.

Alcohol & Drugs Action Recovery Services is registered with the Care Inspectorate, No CS2016346966