Assessment & Engagement Practitioner

Via; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Via is recruiting an Assessment & Engagement Practitioner in Ellesmere Port. The role involves conducting strengths-based assessments, delivering harm reduction guidance, and providing high-quality drug and alcohol services to service users and their networks. The position is full-time and permanent, based on-site at Ellesmere Port with a 37.5-hour week.

Salary ranges from £27,748 to £31,685 per year, depending on experience. Applications close 29 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent track record in health and social care sector.
• Experience conducting strengths-based assessments and evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to deliver harm reduction advice and engagement processes.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and adhere to safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strengths-based assessments and initial risk and recovery planning.
• Deliver harm reduction advice and education including needle & syringe exchanges and overdose prevention.
• Support engagement processes and manage contact schedules to maximise outcomes.
• Deliver high-quality drug and alcohol services to service users and families.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

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.

Assessment & Engagement Practitioner

Company: Via Salary: £27,748 to £31,685 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Ellesmere Port Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

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.

Essential requirements

What we’re looking forThis is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation. We’re looking for 1 Full-Time Assessment & Engagement Worker to join our Ellesmere port Team. The role may suit someone who is new to the sector, though an excellent track record in a health and social care sector is essential. You will:Conduct strengths-based assessments, evidence-based interventions (brief and structured) and initial risk and recovery planning,Deliver harm reduction advice, guidance and education including, needle & syringe exchanges, brief and extended recovery interventions, blood borne virus interventions and overdose prevention advice,Support with engagement processes, such as managing contact schedules, to ensure safety and maximise outcomes,Support the day-to-day delivery of excellent drug and alcohol services to service users and their significant others, including family members friends and carersYou will also deliver harm reduction advice, needle & syringe exchanges, Blood borne virus testing, drug testing and overdose prevention advice.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.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:29th November 2026 at midnightSalary: £27,748 - £31,685 Depending on experience and qualificationsVacancy type: Full time, permanentWorking hours: 37.5Our Team Manager & Senior Practitioner are happy to talk through this role, what a typical day might look like, development opportunities, and Via’s national network. you can reach Amanda Casey Team Manager - [e-mail] or Alice Wainwright – Senior Practitioner – [e-mail]

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