Senior Family Recovery Practitioner - Child-Focused Support

Wdp; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Via is seeking a Senior Family Recovery Practitioner for Cheshire West & Chester (base Chester) to support families where parental drug and/or alcohol use affects children and family life. The role combines direct family intervention with leadership duties to ensure high-quality, child-focused services across the Cheshire West and Chester area.

The successful candidate will provide specialist support to families facing multiple challenges, safeguarding children, and improving recovery outcomes,

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse services.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Ability to identify, assess and respond to risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct family intervention work with leadership responsibilities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams ensuring safeguarding compliance.
• Provide specialist support to parents and families facing complex challenges.

Job description

Via is seeking a Senior Family Recovery Practitioner for Cheshire West & Chester (base Chester) to support families where parental drug and/or alcohol use affects children and family life. The role combines direct family intervention with leadership duties to ensure high-quality, child-focused services across the Cheshire West and Chester area.

The successful candidate will provide specialist support to families facing multiple challenges, safeguarding children, and improving recovery outcomes,