Sessional Recovery Practitioner
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.82 to £15.78 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | hourly rate dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | West Berkshire, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Via |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Job0333 |
Summary
Who we are
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.
What we’re looking for
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation.
We’re looking for Bank/Sessional Recovery Practitioner’s to support the people who use our service at West Berkshire. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely, so applications from candidates interested in remote working are encouraged.
We are looking for someone who is flexible, works well as part of a team and committed to working within set policies, procedures and protocols. We provide compassionate and professional support for individuals on their journey to recovery from drug and alcohol dependency.
You will:
• be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team that is delivering an excellent detoxification and rehabilitation service.
• provide support to a group of people who use our service and work collaboratively with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
• deliver evidence based, low threshold interventions and harm reduction advice.
Through a variety of interventions, you will encourage individuals to develop external interests and build on their support networks and develop recovery capital to support community reintegration.
An empathic and non-judgmental approach is imperative, as this role involves working with a wide range of challenging scenarios and behaviours. Good time management and team working are also essential skills required for this role.
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: These roles are always open for applications, allowing you to submit your application at any time. We review applications on an ongoing basis and will contact candidates when a suitable opportunity arises.
Salary: £13.82 to £15.78 per hour
Vacancy type: Recovery Practitioner (Bank/Sessional)
Working hours: Flexible. Sessional/Bank workers are employed on a flexible basis to cover as needed. The work schedule will vary depending on service requirements. This arrangement allows for flexibility and responsiveness to the services staffing needs.
Our recruiting Manager, Dani Cawsey, Service Manager, is happy to talk through this role, what a typical day might look like, development opportunities, and Via’s national network. you can reach on dani.cawsey@viaorg.uk or call 0300 303 4554.
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