Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner

Via Westminster Drug Project; England; Presencial; GBP 30 000 - 34 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Via Westminster Drug Project is recruiting a Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner for our Redbridge Service. You will deliver substance misuse treatment and recovery support across the criminal justice pathway, working with prisons to support continuity of care.

In collaboration with courts and probation services you will provide timely, evidence-based interventions and recovery planning, engaging with partners to reduce re-offending and improve outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver substance misuse treatment and recovery support across the criminal justice pathway.
• Work with prisons to support continuity of care.
• Collaborate with courts and probation services to deliver assessments, evidence-based interventions and recovery planning.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

What we’re looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation.

We’re looking for a Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner for our Redbridge Service

Within this role, you will play a vital part in delivering substance misuse treatment and recovery support for individuals with drug and alcohol needs across the criminal justice pathway. You will work closely with prisons to support continuity of care, and in partnership with courts and probation services to deliver timely, high-quality, person-centred assessments, evidence-based drug and alcohol interventions and recovery planning. Working collaboratively with criminal justice partners and multi-disciplinary teams, you will take an assertive and compassionate approach to engagement, risk management and safeguarding, contributing to integrated offender management pathways, reducing re-offending and improving outcomes.

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: 1st November 2026 at midnight

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

Vacancy type: Full time, permanent

Working hours: 37.5

Our Deputy 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 Richelle Marks at or on 07383081182

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