Homelessness Drug and Alcohol Recovery Practitioner

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 Homelessness Drug and Alcohol Recovery Practitioner Service

In collaboration with the SABP clinical team you will ensure any alcohol and drug prescribing interventions are outcome-focused and fully integrated into recovery plans and are strengths based but linked to risk and care planning.

You will undertake a wide range of ‘duty’ and ‘care-coordination’ functions, working with people from the point of first contact right through to their planned exit from the service following completion of treatment.

Promoting recovery in their daily practice in both group and one-to-one settings.

Completing comprehensive assessments, risk assessment, risk management and Recovery Care Plans with them to ensure personalised and recovery-focused treatment journeys.

Acting as a care coordinator by providing a range of evidence-based interventions such as key working, motivational interviewing, ITEP mapping, harm reduction and relapse prevention.

Working in partnership with our clinical and aftercare services, primary care services, Criminal Justice agencies, Young Peoples’ services, treatment providers and the local community.

Carrying out regular Recovery Care Plan reviews, attend and co-ordinate multidisciplinary review meetings both within the service and with external parties where appropriate, and provide detailed reports for those involved with statutory services.

Maintaining accurate and timely records through the case management system in compliance with our Information Governance policy. 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

28th June 2026 at midnight (Please note we may hold interviews before this date)

Salary

£28,552.00 - £32,489.00 per annum, including London Fringe Allowance where applicable

Vacancy type

Permanent

Working hours

37.5hrs per week

Our 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 Michael Shaw – Michael.shaw@viaorg.uk

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