Young Adults Recovery Practitioner

Viaorg; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - GBP 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in Newbury is looking for a Young Adults Recovery Practitioner to provide essential drug and alcohol support services. The role involves managing a case load and facilitating recovery journeys for adult service users through 1:1 sessions and group work. Candidates should demonstrate compassion, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. The position offers flexible working arrangements, and a driving license is advantageous. Join us to make a significant impact on individuals' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering drug and alcohol services.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid driving license is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent drug and alcohol services to users and their families.
• Manage a case load and deliver recovery planning.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Compassion

Good communication skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Job description

Job Reference 0317 Location Newbury, West Berkshire Salary £26,940 to £30,762 per annum, dependant on experience Vacancy Type Permanent/Part Time Working Hours 37.5 Application Deadline Sunday, February 15, 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’re looking for Young Adults Recovery Practitioner for our West Berkshire Service

Based within the core West Berkshire integrated Drug and Alcohol Service, this Recovery Practitioner role will support adult service users within the area to achieve their recovery journey goals, via 1:1s and structured groupwork packages.

The role will involve:

• To deliver excellent drug and alcohol services to service users and their significant others, including family members friends and carers, to facilitate positive outcomes.
• To streamline the transfer process between Young People and Adult services and to be able to offer bespoke interventions taking into account individual circumstances, such as special educational learning need opposed to considering age in isolation for the best-fit service.
• To manage a case load and coordinate and deliver assessment and evidence-based interventions (brief and structured), recovery planning and aftercare planning.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholder across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring adherence with all VIA policies and Safeguarding principles.

The core hours of this role will be Monday- Friday 9am until 5pm, but there may be some occasional out of hours work which would be considered on a rota basis

Please take a look at our Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and requirements of this role

Full time, part time/job share, and flexible working applications are welcomed and will be considered in conjunction with hybrid models.

Due to the peripatetic nature and geographical area of this role, it would be advantageous to have a driving licence

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: 15 February at midnight

Salary: £ 26,940 - £ 30,762 dependant on experience

Vacancy type: Permanent

Working hours: 37.5

Our Young Persons 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 Carmina Pottinger-Swami via [e-mail]