Recovery Practitioner Job 0453
Job Reference: JOB0453
Location: Merton
Salary: £29,998 to £33,935 per annum, including London Weighting where applicable
Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time
Working Hours: 37.5
Application Deadline: Sunday, October 4, 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.
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 are looking for a dynamic and committed Recovery Practitioner to join our Via Merton Service in Merton.
This exciting and rewarding role will provide you with significant scope for growth and innovation within a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical professionals.
The main purpose of this role is to provide excellent quality of care to people who use our services accessing treatment cross the Borough. Responsibilities will include the following:
Working as part of a dynamic team delivering an effective service covering Duty and Assessments.
You will be responsible for managing a caseload of clients, to include prescribing, providing a good quality of interventions at varying stages of their recovery.
Work as part of a creative team in developing and delivering a wide range of groups.
The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same.
Duties may include supporting other areas of service delivery as well as helping to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support health and wellbeing such as smoking cessation and local events.
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: 4/10/2026 at midnight
Salary: £29.998 - £33.935 per annum, including London Weighting where applicable
Vacancy type: Permanent
Working hours: 37.5
Our Team Leader is happy to talk through this role, what a typical day might look like, development opportunities, and Via’s national network. you can reach Agnieszka Froch by email Agnieszka.froch@viaorg.uk or by telephone number 0300 303 4610
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