Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner

Greenwich

£29,998 - £33,935 per annum, including London Weighting where appropriate

Permanent/Full Time

37.5

15 November 2026

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation.

We’re looking for Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner at Via Greenwich Service

As a Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner, you will facilitate access to drug and alcohol service provision across the criminal justice pathway, supporting improved outcomes and reductions in offending behaviour. The coordination/ delivery of assessment and engagement, including for Drug/ Alcohol related court orders and prison engagement, delivering evidence-based interventions and recovery planning. To work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders in particular criminal justice partners, across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring adherence with all Via policies and Safeguarding principles.

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: Sunday 15th November 2026 at midnight

Salary: £29,988- £33,935 per annum including London Weighting where appropriate

Vacancy type: Permanent

Working hours: 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday (9am-5pm) subject to occasional early morning or late working. Dependant on qualifications (TSM) & work experience.

Our Navigator 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 Meera Callender on Meera.Callender@viaorg.uk

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Contract: Permanent Full Time

Pay frequency: Annual