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Via; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Via is seeking a Trainee Recovery Practitioner to support people with substance misuse in Chester on a part-time, permanent basis. The role is on-site and focused on compassionate, person-centered support within a fast-paced organisation.

Applicants must have lived experience of substance misuse and hold an OCNLR Level 2 Award in Peer Mentoring, or be prepared to complete it within 12 months of starting. The role values empathy, calmness under pressure and strong listening skills.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of substance misuse.
• Willingness to complete the OCNLR Level 2 Award in Peer Mentoring within 12 months if not held.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of individual needs around substance misuse.
• Remain flexible, curious and a good listener; no two days are the same.

Skills

Lived experience

Education

OCNLR Level 2 Award in Peer Mentoring

Job description

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 Trainee Recovery Practitioner for Cheshire West & Chester (Base Chester)

You’ll enjoy working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives – supporting a variety of individual needs around substance misuse. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.

Applicants must have lived experience of substance misuse and hold an OCNLR Level 2 Award in Peer Mentoring, or an equivalent qualification. Where this qualification is not already held, the successful candidate will be expected to complete it within 12 months of commencing employment.

We’re looking for individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Trainee Recovery Practitioner

Company: Via

Salary: from £26,228 a year, pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Chester

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 7 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

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