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Substance Misuse Worker

Substance misuse workers support people who are struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol. They help people move away from addiction, rebuild their lives, and reconnect with their families and communities.

Substance Misuse Worker

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Social Sciences

AI IMPACT
AI USED FOR35%moving to60%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.

THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years

This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a modest share of what this job actually involves today, and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

Turning PointTurning Point is a leading social enterprise providing health and social care services across the UK, focusing on substance misuse and mental health.
AddactionAddaction is a national charity that helps people to make positive changes to their lives, focusing on substance misuse and mental health support.