Recovery and Wellbeing Practitioner
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,940 to £30,762 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary depends on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Chester, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Via |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Job 0342 |
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 Recovery & Well-being Practitioner for Cheshire West & Chester (Base Chester)
Within this role, you will play a vital part in delivering substance misuse treatment and recovery support for individuals with drug and alcohol needs across Cheshire West & Chester. 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.
Manage a case load and coordinate and deliver assessment and evidence-based interventions (brief and structured), recovery planning and aftercare planning. Ability to deliver structured group programmes.
You will deliver harm reduction advice, psychosocial interventions, needle & syringe exchanges, Blood borne virus testing and interventions, drug testing and overdose prevention advice.
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:10th April 2026 at midnight
Salary: £26,940 to £30,762 Depending on experience and Qualifications
Vacancy type: Full time, permanent
Working hours: 37.5
Our Team Manager/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 Andy Cornish at Andy.Cornish@viaorg.uk or Jane Murphy Service Manager at Jane.Murphy@viaorg.uk
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 Recovery & Well-being Practitioner for Cheshire West & Chester (Base Chester)
Within this role, you will play a vital part in delivering substance misuse treatment and recovery support for individuals with drug and alcohol needs across Cheshire West & Chester. 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.
Manage a case load and coordinate and deliver assessment and evidence-based interventions (brief and structured), recovery planning and aftercare planning. Ability to deliver structured group programmes.
You will deliver harm reduction advice, psychosocial interventions, needle & syringe exchanges, Blood borne virus testing and interventions, drug testing and overdose prevention advice.
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:10th April 2026 at midnight
Salary: £26,940 to £30,762 Depending on experience and Qualifications
Vacancy type: Full time, permanent
Working hours: 37.5
Our Team Manager/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 Andy Cornish at Andy.Cornish@viaorg.uk or Jane Murphy Service Manager at Jane.Murphy@viaorg.uk
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