Recovery & Engagement Specialist

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

Job summary

Via is recruiting one full-time Assessment & Engagement Worker to join our Ellesmere Port team. The role focuses on strengths-based assessments, harm reduction, engagement processes and delivery of drug and alcohol services to service users and families.

We welcome applicants new to the sector who have an excellent track record in health and social care. You will work with multidisciplinary colleagues, adhering to Via policies and safeguarding principles while supporting positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care preferred.
• Strong communication and diary management skills.
• Compassionate approach with service users and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strengths-based assessments and initial risk and recovery planning.
• Deliver harm reduction advice and needle/syringe exchanges.
• Support engagement processes and manage contact schedules for safety and outcomes.
• Deliver excellent drug and alcohol services to service users and their significant others.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams ensuring safeguarding and Via policies.

Skills

Assessment

Harm reduction

Engagement

Team collaboration

Job description

Via is recruiting one full-time Assessment & Engagement Worker to join our Ellesmere Port team. The role focuses on strengths-based assessments, harm reduction, engagement processes and delivery of drug and alcohol services to service users and families.

We welcome applicants new to the sector who have an excellent track record in health and social care. You will work with multidisciplinary colleagues, adhering to Via policies and safeguarding principles while supporting positive outcomes.