Third Sector Vacancies

Full-time (37 hours per week), permanent, £26,413

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 recruiting for a full-time permanent Substance Use Worker (Early Interventions) based at the Timmermarket, Hadden Street and Various locations throughout Aberdeen City. ​

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 and apply, please click the link below:.

Please note that only those who apply via the link and complete an application form will be considered for the role.

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 12th June

18 hours per week - £27,118.06 per annum (pro rata)

Do you believe in social justice and equality? Are you someone who wants to make a difference in your community? Then this may be the job for you.

Advocacy North East (ANE) is an independent, charitable organisation that enables people affected by mental illness or disability, those with problematic substance use and carers to understand their rights, access information, make informed choices and have a voice in matters relating to their health, care and treatment.

If you share our values, have a professional attitude, are highly motivated, positive and flexible then you may be the person we are looking for to join our team in delivering independent advocacy to people throughout Aberdeenshire and further afield, whether at home, in a specialist unit or in a hospital setting.

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we seek to fill the following position which, although based at our rural office near Inverurie, will require extensive travel both locally and beyond to meet the needs of those receiving our support.

Applicants should have demonstrable experience of working alongside people who can be marginalised due to challenging health, social and environmental factors that make them vulnerable, and have a broad understanding of the issues and barriers that they may face. Knowledge of mental health legislation and social policy as it impacts on these individuals would be desirable.

We are looking for candidates who have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills, are IT literate and can work independently with minimum supervision.

A valid driving licence and use of a vehicle is a requirement.

This post is deemed to be a Regulated Role with Vulnerable Adults and Children and therefore recruitment is subject to satisfactory PVG Scheme Membership and references.

Closing date :10.00am, Monday 9th June

Monday to Friday, 9.30 – 14.00, although some flexibility required. £13.5 per hour + pension.

We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead our team of excellent volunteers, build on the growing success of our shop and promote our work in the local community.

Good interpersonal skills, organisation and previous retail experience desirable. Check out our website www.ddac.co.uk to find out more about what we do and to obtain a job description and application form.

Informal enquiries via the button below.

Closing date: 6pm, Monday 9th June