Substance Misuse Worker
35AI USED FOR35%moving to60%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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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.
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.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Substance Misuse WorkerIn this entry-level role, you will assist experienced workers in providing support to clients. You will learn to conduct assessments and help implement care plans while gaining valuable experience in the field.£20,000 - £25,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Substance Misuse WorkerAt this stage, you will take on more responsibility, managing your own caseload and developing care plans. You will also lead support groups and collaborate with other professionals to enhance client care.£30,000 - £38,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Substance Misuse WorkerIn a senior role, you will oversee a team of workers, develop programmes, and influence policy within your organisation. You will be a key player in shaping the future of substance misuse support services.£45,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Politics and International RelationsThe London School of Economics and Political Science · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓International Relations and Social AnthropologyUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Human, Social, and Political SciencesUniversity of Cambridge · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓International RelationsThe University of Leeds · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓International Relations and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Politics and International RelationsThe University of Surrey · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Politics and International RelationsThe London School of Economics and Political Science · DegreeInternational Relations and Social AnthropologyUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeHuman, Social, and Political SciencesUniversity of Cambridge · DegreeInternational RelationsThe University of Leeds · DegreeInternational Relations and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · DegreePolitics and International RelationsThe University of Surrey · Degree