Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner

Via; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Greenwich Service is seeking a Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner to improve access to drug and alcohol services across the criminal justice pathway. You will engage with service users, coordinate assessments and recovery planning, and work with court orders and prison engagement to reduce re-offending.

Ideal candidates show compassion, excellent communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while coordinating with partners across Via and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering recovery-focused services in the criminal justice pathway.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate access to drug and alcohol services within the criminal justice pathway.
• Coordinate assessments, engagement and recovery planning, including court orders and prison engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues and criminal justice partners while adhering to Via policies.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Job Reference JOB0470 Location Greenwich Salary £29,998 - £33,935 per annum, including London Weighting where appropriate Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time Working Hours 37.5 Application Deadline Sunday, November 15, 2026

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 Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner at Via Greenwich Service

As 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 midnight

Salary: £29,988- £33,935 per annumincluding London Weighting where appropriate

Vacancy type: Permanent

Working 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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