Criminal Justice Senior Practitioner Job 0457
Job Reference: JOB0457
Location: West Berkshire
Salary: £32,333 - £32,824 per annum, including London Weighting where applicable
Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time
Working Hours: 37.5
Application Deadline: Friday, October 23, 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 Senior Criminal Justice Practitioner for our West Berkshire Service.
We're looking for an experienced practitioner with knowledge of harm reduction, treatment provision and criminal justice pathways. You'll be confident supporting people with complex needs, completing assessments and care and risk management plans, and maintaining high-quality records. Strong safeguarding knowledge, IT skills, teamwork and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential.
This role will be part of supporting the local management team.
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: 23rd of October at midnight
Salary: £ 32,333 - £ 32,824 per annum, including London Weighting where applicable
Vacancy type: Permanent
Working hours: 37. 5 pw
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 Dani Cawsey on dani.cawsey@viaorg.uk
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