Recovery Practitioner Job 0407

Job Reference

JOB0407

Location

Harrow

Salary

£29,998.00 - £33,935.00 per annum, including London Weighting where applicable

Vacancy Type

Permanent/Full Time

Working Hours

37.5

Application Deadline

Monday, August 3, 2026

Job 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.

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

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Recovery Practitioner to join our Harrow Recovery Service. Via Harrow delivers a full range of clinical and psychosocial interventions across the borough, supporting individuals and their families to improve health, wellbeing, and long‑term recovery.

You’ll:

• Manage a caseload and deliver assessments, structured interventions and recovery planning

• Provide harm reduction advice, BBV interventions, overdose prevention and naloxone training

• Facilitate group and 1:1 psychosocial sessions

• Support access to education, employment and wider wellbeing activities

• Work collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary teams

• Maintain accurate case records and follow safeguarding policies

You’ll have:

• Experience supporting people with substance misuse or other vulnerable groups

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines

• Good IT skills and confidence using case management systems

• Understanding of safeguarding, risk management, CQC and GDPR requirements

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to complete within 1 year)

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: 03/08/2026 at midnight

Salary: £29,998.00 - £33,935.00 per annum, including London Weighting where applicable

Vacancy type: Recovery Practitioner

Working hours: 37.5

Our Team Leader, is happy to talk through this role, what a typical day might look like, development opportunities, and Via’s national network. You can reach Natacha Compton at natacha.compton@viaorg.uk, Antonio.silvestro@viaorg.uk.

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