Via • West Berkshire, South East England
About this role
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 a Community Engagement Practitioner for our West Berkshire
As community engagement worker you will work to improve access to drug and alcohol services for underserved communities in West Berkshire. You will combine direct service delivery, community-based prevention, partnership development, and multi-agency collaboration
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
01.07.26 at midnight
Salary
£27,748.00 - £31,685.00 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Vacancy type
Permanent
Working hours
The core hours of this role will be Monday-Friday 9am until 5pm, but there may be some occasional out of hours work which would be considered on a rota basis.
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 Jo Stevenson on joanne.stevenson@viaorg.uk
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