Trainee Recovery Worker

Salary During Traineeship: £24,000. Following successful completion, the salary range will be £24,531 – £27,603.

Location: Hull

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 18 days at 11:59 BST.

The Vacancy

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) is a registered charity that has been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years.

East Riding Partnership (ERP) – a partnership between ADS and Humber Teaching NHS Trust. It has three hubs in Hull, Bridlington, and Goole. The multi-disciplinary team, led by a consultant, provides community treatment services including aftercare, youth services, community rehabilitation, support for image and performance-enhancing drugs/steroids, and a team supporting service users and carers through volunteers and peer mentors.

It is an exciting time to work in the drug and alcohol field, with new career opportunities emerging.

This role offers the chance to join an innovative team in Hull, supporting service users with complex needs and their families regarding substance use, including alcohol. Responsibilities include assessing needs from a person-centred, strength-based perspective, with a focus on recovery and empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives.

Applicants should have relevant experience in substance misuse or Health and Social Care, and GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent.

During the traineeship, successful candidates will undertake an academic qualification and produce a portfolio demonstrating the competencies required of a Recovery Worker.

For more information, contact Lisa Ward at 01482 336675.

Note: You must hold a valid Right to Work in the UK; sponsorship visas are not supported.

In return, ADS offers:

• Salary during Traineeship: £24,000. Post-completion salary: £24,531 – £27,603.
• Generous annual leave: 29 days, increasing to 31 after 2 years, and 34 after 5 years, plus Public Holidays.
• Health Scheme
• Training opportunities aligned with personal development plans
• The opportunity to join ADS during a period of growth and change.

Working at ADS means more than a job; it\’s a commitment to making a difference in the lives of those affected by substance misuse and their families.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

ADS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and promoting fair treatment for all employees and service users.

About ADS

With over 30 years of experience, we deliver effective interventions across towns and cities, helping thousands on the road to recovery in Humberside, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire. Our funding primarily comes from contracts with statutory bodies like Local Authorities and the NHS, supplemented by grants and fundraising.

We are governed by a Board of Trustees and are part of the Investors in People scheme, currently holding the Silver award.

Although we have been transforming lives for over 30 years, we often work in partnership, delivering services under various names and identities.

Our Values

We value honesty as the foundation of our work, striving for continuous improvement. Trust is central to our partnerships with service users, employees, and clients, and we believe that collaboration is key to our success.

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