At Via, our mission is to provide the best health and wellbeing support to as many people as possible, helping them to change their lives for the better.
Last year, we supported over 11,000 people across the UK affected by alcohol and drug use. Everything we do is driven by our values:
- Care. Care for people is at the heart of everything we do.
- Be human. We are accessible, genuine and humble. Always learning.
- Do the right thing. We’re open, honest and inclusive. We get things done.
We want to recruit the very best talent. We believe in nurturing a positive workplace culture where our colleagues feel valued, recognised, empowered, and supported.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation.
We’re looking for 1 Full-Time Recovery Practitioner to join the Chester service.
As a Recovery Practitioner you will have an exciting opportunity to hold a mixed caseload and support other tasks including assessment, duty work, groups and deliver (brief & structured psychosocial intervention) in a thriving service, making positive changes in peoples’ lives, through a non-judgmental, recovery-based approach that values the strengths and choices of those individuals. You will also deliver harm reduction advice, , needle & syringe exchanges, Blood borne virus testing testing and overdose prevention advice.
Deliver excellent drug and alcohol services to people who use our service and their significant others, including family members friends and carers, to facilitate positive outcomes.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholder across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring adherence with all Via policies and Safeguarding principles.
This is not just a job – you’ll help people rebuild their lives, reconnect with their family and friends, return to work or education, and much more.
We’re looking for individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
If you’re someone who is a good listener, stays curious, and wants to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Deadline:17th September 2026 at midnight
Salary: £27,748 to £31,685 per annum, Depending on experience and qualifications
Vacancy type: Full time, permanent
Working hours: 37.5 per week
Our Team Manager/Service Manager are happy to talk through this role, what a typical day might look like, development opportunities, and Via’s national network. you can reach Andy Cornish at [email protected] or Jane Murphy Service Manager at [email protected]
