Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner

Viaorg; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellbeing organization in the UK is seeking a Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner for their Redbridge Service. In this role, you will deliver vital substance misuse treatment and recovery support to individuals with drug and alcohol needs within the criminal justice system. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a compassionate approach, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to improve outcomes for individuals. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary range of £29,124 to £32,946, including London Weighting.

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse treatment and recovery support.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and criminal justice partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver substance misuse treatment and recovery support.
• Work closely with prisons and criminal justice services.
• Support individuals in rebuilding their lives and reducing re-offending.

Skills

Compassion

Good communication skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Overview

Job Reference: 0324 | Location: Redbridge | Salary: £29,124 to £32,946 per annum, including London Weighting where applicable | Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time | Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Application Deadline: Sunday, 22 February 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 a Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner for our Redbridge Service.

Within this role, you will play a vital part in delivering substance misuse treatment and recovery support for individuals with drug and alcohol needs across the criminal justice pathway. You will work closely with prisons to support continuity of care, and in partnership with courts and probation services to deliver timely, high-quality, person-centred assessments, evidence-based drug and alcohol interventions and recovery planning. Working collaboratively with criminal justice partners and multi-disciplinary teams, you will take an assertive and compassionate approach to engagement, risk management and safeguarding, contributing to integrated offender management pathways, reducing re-offending and improving outcomes.

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: 22 February 2026 at midnight

Salary: £29,124-£32,946 including London Weighting where applicable

Vacancy type: Full time, permanent

Working hours: 37.5

Contact and next steps

Our Deputy 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 Richelle Marks at [e-mail] or on 07383 081182