Job Reference: JOB0389. Location: Chester & Ellesmere Port. Salary: £27,748.00 - £31,685.00 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time. Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week. Application Deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026.
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.
What we’re looking for
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast‑paced and growing organisation. We’re looking for a Recovery & Well‑being Practitioner for Cheshire West & Chester (Base: Ellesmere).
Role Responsibilities
* Deliver substance misuse treatment and recovery support for individuals with drug and alcohol needs across Cheshire West & Chester.
* Provide excellent drug and alcohol services to clients and their significant others, including family members, friends and carers, to facilitate positive outcomes.
* Manage a caseload and coordinate and deliver assessment and evidence‑based interventions (brief and structured), recovery planning and aftercare planning.
* Deliver structured group programmes.
* Deliver harm reduction advice, psychosocial interventions, needle and syringe exchanges, blood‑borne virus testing and interventions, drug testing and overdose prevention advice.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring adherence with all Via policies and safeguarding principles.
Candidate Profile
We’re looking for individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure. If you’re a good listener, stay curious, and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Employment Details
* Location: Chester & Ellesmere Port
* Salary: £27,748.00 - £31,685.00 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
* Vacancy type: Full time, permanent
* Working hours: 37.5 hrs per week
* Application deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026
Our Team 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 Amanda Casey at Amanda.Casey@via.org.uk.
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