Staff Vacancies

Full Time Temporary Substance Use Worker Position (Recovery Services)

Temporary Substance Use Worker (Recovery Services)

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 full-time, Substance Use Worker 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 post will be on temporary basis till December 2027.

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 (Temporary) September 2025.docx

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

To apply for this role, please complete the application form below and upload it when prompted.

Application Form

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

Closing Date: Friday 03 October 2025, with interviews to be arranged following the closing date.

To view our Statement for Employing People in Recovery, please click the link below:

Statement for Employing People in Recovery

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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