VACANCIES
- The web sites below are links to job pages of various organisations within the substance misuse sector. Visit them regularly and apply for jobs directly using their online facilities.
- Some of the sites may require you to type in search criteria to find jobs in the substance misuse sector.
Try some of these phrases: - 'Drugs worker'
- 'Drug worker'
- 'Arrest Referral'
- 'Substance misuse'
- 'Substance abuse'
- 'Drug/s'
- 'Addiction'
1. Drink and Drugs News
'Drinkanddrugnews.net is a web portal for professionals in the substance misuse sector and wider health, social care & criminal justice settings - and for individuals affected by drugs and alcohol use'
http://www.drinkanddrugs.net/jobs/jobs.html
2. NHS
'The National Health Service offers a huge range of exciting and challenging opportunities for people who are passionate about making a difference'
http://www.jobs.nhs.uk
3. Drugrecruitment.com
'The easy way to find jobs within the substance misuse, criminal justice and health and social care sectors'
http://www.drugrecruitment.com
4. Guardian Jobs
5. Jobs.ac.uk
'Jobs in science, research, academic & related employment'
http://www.jobs.ac.uk
6. EATA - European Association for the Treatment of Addiction
'The EATA is a charity working to help ensure people with substance dependencies get the treatment they need'
http://www.eata.org.uk/jobs.php
7. Turning Point
'A social care organisation that provides services to those with complex needs, including those affected by drug and alcohol misuse. You can join their network as a paid employee or volunteer.'
http://www.jobs-at-turning-point.co.uk
8. Sussex Drug Action Team
The Drug Action Team in Sussex have developed their own online vacancy database.
http://www.sussexdaatjobs.org
9. Addaction
'Helping individuals and communities to manage the effects of drug and alcohol misuse. Addaction are Britains largest specialist drug and alcohol treatment charity'
http://www.addaction.org.uk
10. AdSiS
Alcohol and Drug Services in Staffordshire
http://www.adsis.org.uk/volunteering_and_jobs
11. DrugScope
'DrugScope is the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs'
http://www.drugscope.org.uk/about/jobs.asp
12. Alcohol Concern
'Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse. The agency works to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems'
http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/servlets/wrapper/jobs.jsp
13. Local Government Talent: Jobs
'The widest selection of UK local government jobs on the web'
http://www.lgjobs.com
14. HM Prison Service
'The Prison Service recognises that its staff have a vital role to play in running a secure service'
http://www.hmprisonservice.gov.uk/careersandjobs
15. Community Care Jobs
100's of social work jobs
http://www.communitycare.co.uk/jobs
16. 3w jobs
Provides a searchable database
http://3wjobs.co.uk
For further information about the substance misuse sector, visit the following: