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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Addiction Support Worker

The closing date is 21 January 2026

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Job summary

The addiction support worker role will support patients that are part of the Co-Occurring Gateway Panel (COG) and other complex patients within the ABSDAS South Team based in Newport and Caerphilly.

Main duties of the job

Aneurin Bevan Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service (ABSDAS) have an exciting opportunity for an Addiction Support Worker to join their expanding team. The post will be based with the South Team (covering Newport and Caerphilly).

This post is a part time, fixed term position for 12 months due to - meet the needs of the service

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy which opened in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

07 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

040-ACS005-0126

Job locations

139 Lower Dock Street

139 Lower Dock Street

Newport

NP20 1EE


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

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Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification OR equivalent courses/experience

Desirable

  • Degree in psychology or other health related subject

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working with clients with mental health issues

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with substance misuse problems
Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification OR equivalent courses/experience

Desirable

  • Degree in psychology or other health related subject

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working with clients with mental health issues

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with substance misuse problems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

139 Lower Dock Street

139 Lower Dock Street

Newport

NP20 1EE


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

139 Lower Dock Street

139 Lower Dock Street

Newport

NP20 1EE


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Team Manager

Paula Taylor

Paula.Taylor@wales.nhs.uk

01633216777

Details

Date posted

07 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

040-ACS005-0126

Job locations

139 Lower Dock Street

139 Lower Dock Street

Newport

NP20 1EE


Supporting documents

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