The Role We are looking for a dynamic and committed individual to join our Well Being Service in Kingston, working with a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical professionals. This rewarding and exciting role will be key in ensuring that effective, efficient and appropriate care is planned and managed well and that this care achieves a positive impact to the recovery of the individual. Based within the Via Kingston integrated Drug and Alcohol Service, the Recovery & Wellbeing Practitioner role will support adults within the area to achieve their recovery journey goals, via 1:1s and structured groupwork packages. You will: • deliver excellent drug and alcohol services to those who use our services and their significant others, including family members friends and carers, to facilitate positive outcomes. • manage a case load and coordinate and deliver assessment and evidence-based interventions (brief and structured), recovery planning and aftercare planning. • have experience of delivering structured treatment groups. • work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholder across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring adherence with all Via policies and Safeguarding principles. • deliver harm reduction advice, psychosocial interventions, needle & syringe exchanges, Blood borne virus testing and interventions, drug testing and overdose prevention advice. An empathetic and non-judgmental approach is imperative, as this role involves working with a wide range of challenging issues and behaviours. Good time management and team working skills are essential in this fast-paced service. The Service Kingston Via is a fully integrated recovery service delivered by Via, we offer free and confidential support for individuals affected by drug and alcohol problems and their families and carers. We believe with the right support; people can make long-lasting transformations in their lives to improve their health and wellbeing. To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities – visit our Benefits Package For an informal discussion about the position, or if you would like to visit the service, please contact Darren John, Service Manager on [email protected] or Paul Dryland on [email protected] Please do not reapply if you have previously applied to the same role within the last 12 months. The closing date for applications is Sunday 20 October at midnight. Interviews will take place on week commencing 28 October.