BRIC Practitioner

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’re looking for a BRIC Practitioner for our West Berkshire Service. This exciting and rewarding role will provide you with significant scope for growth and innovation within a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team of clinical and non‑clinical professionals.

• Deliver excellent drug and alcohol services to service users and their significant others, including family members, friends and carers, to facilitate positive outcomes.
• Ensure the successful delivery of Recovery in Action programmes.
• Take an active role in the wider team and be a strong advocate for recovery interventions.
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders who support our aims to develop opportunities for people.
• Engage and create strong partnerships with the voluntary and community sector (VSC), including Job Centres, Work programmes, local businesses, and employers.
• Ensure that all interventions are evidence based, and recovery orientated.
• Facilitate, report on and take ownership of regular consultation with people who use our services.
• Support volunteers, peer mentors and service user representatives, engaging them to actively take part in i‑access services.
• Co‑facilitate SMART Recovery Groups and Recovery Café.

• Compassionate, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• A good listener, curious, and wants to make a difference.