Recovery Practitioner

Wdp; Harlow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Via is recruiting a Recovery Practitioner to join a fast-paced detoxification and rehabilitation service at Passmores House in Harlow. You will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, provide compassionate, professional support to people on the journey to recovery from drug and alcohol dependency, and deliver evidence-based, low-threshold interventions and harm reduction advice.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £28,552–£32,489 per year (London Fringe where applicable).

Qualifications

• Be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering detoxification and rehabilitation services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate and professional support to individuals on their journey to recovery from drug and alcohol dependency.
• Provide support to a group of people who use our service and work collaboratively with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
• Deliver evidence based, low threshold interventions and harm reduction advice.

Job description

Job Reference JOB0473 Location Passmores House - Harlow, Essex Salary £28,552 - £32,489 per annum, including London Fringe Allowance where applicable Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time Working Hours 37.5 hours per week Application Deadline Sunday, November 22, 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 Recovery Practitioner

We are looking for someone who is flexible, works well as part of a team and committed to working within set policies, procedures and protocols. We provide compassionate and professional support for individuals on their journey to recovery from drug and alcohol dependency.

You will:

• be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team that is delivering an excellent detoxification and rehabilitation service.
• provide support to a group of people who use our service and work collaboratively with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
• deliver evidence based, low threshold interventions and harm reduction advice.

Through a variety of interventions, you will encourage individuals to develop external interests and build on their support networks and develop recovery capital to support community reintegration.

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: 22 November 2026 at midnight

Salary: £28,552 - £32,489 per annum, including London Fringe Allowance where applicable.

Vacancy type: Permanent

Working hours: 3 x 12.5 hours shifts per week 19:30pm – 20:30pm Monday to Sunday including bank holidays and occasional attendance to meetings and training during the day

Our 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 Darren O’Meara on 01279634200 or [e-mail]

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