Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner

Via; Charlton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Greenwich Service is recruiting a Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner in Charlton. The role will facilitate access to drug and alcohol services across the criminal justice pathway and support improved outcomes.

You will collaborate with criminal justice partners, deliver evidence-based interventions, and develop recovery plans. This full-time, on-site position offers 37.5 hours weekly and a salary of £29,988–£33,935 with London weighting where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Compassion, strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Good listener who stays curious and wants to make a difference.
• Experience facilitating access to drug and alcohol services within the criminal justice pathway.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate access to drug and alcohol service provision across the criminal justice pathway.
• Coordinate and deliver assessment, engagement and recovery planning.
• Engage with court orders and prison engagement as required.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and safeguarding principles.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Active listening

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.

Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner

Company: Via Salary: £29,988 to £33,935 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Charlton,, SE7 8LJ Working pattern: On‑site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 15 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 Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner at Via Greenwich ServiceAs a Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner, you will facilitate access to drug and alcohol service provision across the criminal justice pathway, supporting improved outcomes and reductions in offending behaviour. The coordination/ delivery of assessment and engagement, including for Drug/ Alcohol related court orders and prison engagement, delivering evidence‑based interventions and recovery planning. To work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders in particular criminal justice partners, 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: Sunday 15th November 2026 at midnightSalary: £29,988- £33,935 per annum including London Weighting where appropriateVacancy type: PermanentWorking hours: 37.5 hours, Monday‑Friday (9am‑5pm) subject to occasional early morning or late working. Dependant on qualifications (TSM) & work experience.Our Navigator 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 Meera Callender on [e-mail]

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