Recovery Practitioner

Via; London Borough of Redbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Via's Adult Drug and Alcohol Service in Ilford, Redbridge invites applications for a Recovery Practitioner. You will provide recovery-focused care and support to service users, working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver safe, person-centered, evidence-based care.

You will use evidence-based psychosocial interventions, care planning, risk management and motivational approaches to help individuals regain wellbeing, reconnect with families, and progress to work or education.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused care and support to service users.
• Work with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure safe, person-centred, evidence-based care.
• Promote best practice and recovery pathways; support meaningful change.
• Care planning, risk management, and motivational approaches to empower individuals.

Job description

Job Reference Job 0343

Location Ilford, London Borough of Redbridge

Salary £29,998 - £33,935 per annum, including London Weighting where appropriate

Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time

Working Hours 37.5

Application Deadline Wednesday, November 25, 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 a Recovery Practitioner for our Adult Drug and Alcohol Service for Redbridge, based in Ilford.

As a recovery practitioner you will provide effective recovery‑focused care and support to service users. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will ensure the delivery of safe, person‑centred, evidence‑based and compassionate support for individuals affected by substance use. You will play a key role in promoting best practice, strengthening recovery pathways, and supporting service users to achieve meaningful, sustainable change.

We are looking for applicants who want to use evidence‑based psychosocial interventions applied to clear treatment pathways, to support people to improve their emotional and physical wellbeing. Knowledge and experience of substance use is important, but we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate confidence in delivering structured support, care planning, risk management, and motivational approaches, with a commitment to empowering individuals throughout their recovery journey.

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: 25/11/26 at midnight

Salary: £29,998 - £33,935 This is inclusive of London Weighting and is depending on qualifications and experience.

Vacancy type: Permanent

Working hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri usually with a late clinic in rotation with colleagues.

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 Richelle Marks on [e-mail] .

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