Forward Trust

Family Support Practitioner Location: Surrey Salary: £26,000 per annum We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and experienced Family Support Practitioner to join our Family Support Team within the Prison setting. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of individuals and families affected by addiction, offending and mental health challenges. Working across an allocated prison and the local community, you will provide specialist support to clients and their family members through effective one-to-one interventions and group work. You will also work directly with family members and affected others, helping them to improve their own health and wellbeing, develop coping strategies and understand how they can support their loved ones to make positive changes. Where appropriate, you may also work with children and young people, promoting whole-family recovery and supporting stronger, healthier family relationships. Working...

Outreach Recovery Worker Swale Location: Swale Salary: £26,000 per annum About the Role We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and resilient Outreach Recovery Worker to join our team, supporting adults aged 18+ who are experiencing issues with drugs and/or alcohol. Working within an integrated healthcare framework, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred psychosocial interventions that empower individuals to reduce harm, build resilience and achieve sustainable recovery. You will work with people at varying stages of their recovery journey, delivering both harm reduction and abstinence-based approaches tailored to each individual's needs and goals. As an Outreach Recovery Worker, you will manage a diverse caseload, undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing SMART recovery care plans, completing risk assessments, and delivering structured one-to-one and group interventions. You will provide practical advice, guidance and education around harm...

Trainee Health & Wellbeing Practitioner Location: Brixton Salary: £24,000 per year Vacancy Type: 1 year fixed-term We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Trainee Health & Wellbeing Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable adults to improve their health and wellbeing, make positive changes in their lives and work towards building a brighter future. As part of the traineeship, you will be assigned to a business unit where you will shadow an experienced member of the team. They will provide ongoing guidance, encouragement and practical support, helping you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to become competent in the role. You will gain valuable hands-on experience, supporting the day-to-day work of the team and developing an understanding of the different aspects of health and wellbeing support. Alongside your practical experience, you...

Employment Coach Location: London Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 DOE Vacancy Type: Permanent Could you help someone take their first step into a new career? We're looking for an Employment Coach to join our team in London, working 35 hours per week. In this rewarding role, you'll support unemployed individuals to build confidence, develop employability skills, and secure sustainable employment. Working alongside our Team Leader and Operational Manager, you'll provide tailored coaching, job search support, interview preparation, and ongoing encouragement to help learners achieve their goals. What you'll be doing: Managing a caseload of learners from enrolment through to employment outcomes Delivering engaging 1:1 and group coaching sessions Supporting CV writing, applications, interview preparation, and job search activities Recruiting learners through outreach, community engagement, events, and partnership working Matching learners to suitable vacancies and...

Recovery Online Counsellor (Qualified) Location: Head Office / Remote Salary: £29,411 per annum Working pattern: Full-time / 35 hours per week flexibility required, including occasional evening and weekend work. Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive, lasting changes in their lives? We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Recovery Online Counsellor to join The Forward Trust's National Recovery Online Programme Team, connected to Clouds House. Recovery Online is a national service supporting adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing drug, alcohol or behavioural addictions. We provide an integrated programme of interventions designed to meet the holistic needs of individuals and support them on their recovery journey. You will deliver The Forward Trust's Online Programme, which is based on the 12-Step Approach and delivered entirely online. You will play an important role in helping service users develop the skills, confidence and...

RECONNECT Pathway Lead- Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire Location: Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire Salary: £26,000 per annum About The Role We are looking for an experienced, passionate and motivated Female Pathway Lead to join our RECONNECT service and help develop pathways that enable women leaving custody to access the right support at the right time. ensure that female clients have equal access to appropriate, safe and effective support, using a trauma-informed and person-centred approach. You will work with female clients both in the community and within HMP Peterborough and Yarl s Wood Immigration Centre, visiting clients to assess their needs for the RECONNECT service, develop personalised action plans and put appropriate support in place to ensure continuity of care. RECONNECT supports people before and after release from prison, helping them access and sustain support around physical and mental health, wellbeing and wider social needs. This can...

Regional Manager Location: South Wales Salary: £45,000-£50,000 DOE About The Role The Regional Manager is a pivotal role within The Forward Trust, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality services across the region. You will play a key role in ensuring the successful integration of clinical and psychosocial services across both community and custodial settings, driving excellence in service delivery and ensuring that the needs of the people we support remain at the heart of everything we do. Working closely with the Head of Services, you will lead and support regional teams, ensuring services meet contractual obligations, maintain high standards of clinical governance and deliver positive outcomes for the people accessing our support. You will be responsible for: Providing effective leadership and line management to Service Managers and Team Leaders across your region, supporting them to...

Recovery Worker Dover Location: Dover Salary: £26,000 per annum Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives? Do you have experience working within substance misuse services and a genuine commitment to helping individuals achieve their recovery goals? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join our team, delivering person-centred support to adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing challenges relating to drug and/or alcohol use. Working as part of an integrated healthcare framework, you will provide a range of psychosocial interventions, supporting individuals through their recovery journey. You will take a flexible, person-centred approach, delivering both harm reduction and abstinence-based interventions depending on each individual's needs, circumstances and aspirations. You will manage your own caseload, undertaking comprehensive assessments, identifying individual needs and...

Employment Specialist - Folkestone/Hythe /Dover Location: Folkestone Salary: Up to £28,000, depending on experience About The Role Looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives? At The Forward Trust, we re looking for compassionate, motivated Employment Specialists to join our Connect to Work team across Folkestone / Hythe and Dover. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, although part-time or reduced hours will also be considered depending on business needs and service requirements. If you enjoy helping people build confidence, overcome barriers and move towards a better future, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a real difference every day. You ll support people facing barriers to employment, including mental health challenges, long-term health conditions, disabilities and other life circumstances, helping them find meaningful work, sustain employment and progress towards greater independence. What you ll be doing You ll manage...

Employment Specialist - Thanet Location: Thanet Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum About The Role Looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives? At The Forward Trust, we re looking for compassionate, motivated Employment Specialists to join our Connect to Work team across Thanet. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, although part-time or reduced hours will also be considered depending on business needs and service requirements. If you enjoy helping people build confidence, overcome barriers and move towards a better future, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a real difference every day. You ll support people facing barriers to employment, including mental health challenges, long-term health conditions, disabilities and other life circumstances, helping them find meaningful work, sustain employment and progress towards greater independence. What you ll be doing You ll manage your own caseload and provide personalised support...

IPS Employment Specialist: North Kent Medway & Gravesham Location: Medway Salary: Up to £28,000, depending on experience About The Role Are you passionate about helping people unlock their potential through meaningful employment? We re looking for a motivated Employment Specialist to support people living with mental health conditions, long-term physical health conditions, or disabilities to move into work that suits their skills, strengths, and ambitions. Working across Medway and Gravesham/Thanet/Dover, Folkestone and Hythe , you ll deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model as part of the Connect to Work programme. This evidence-based approach focuses on helping people move into competitive employment quickly, with personalised support that continues once they start work. Full IPS training will be provided, so if you bring the right passion and people skills, we ll equip you with the rest. Due to the nature of the role, all applicants must hold...

Supporting People on Probation Navigator Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: £26,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role We are looking for a dedicated and client-focused Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team, supporting adult men and young men within the Criminal Justice System. Working alongside a team of practitioners, subcontractors and partner agencies, you will provide personalised Personal Well Being Services designed to support individuals to make positive changes and improve their wellbeing. The support you provide will be tailored to each individual's needs and may cover: Family and Significant Others Lifestyle and Associates Emotional Wellbeing Social Inclusion What You'll Be Doing As a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will: Manage an allocated caseload, ensuring individuals receive appropriate and consistent support. Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with service users. Assess...

Visits Receptionist Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Salary: £26,000 per annum About The Role Forward Trust is a social justice charity supporting thousands of people to overcome addiction and mental health challenges, move away from crime, secure employment and housing, and build a positive sense of belonging. We are passionate about challenging stigma and changing public attitudes and policy, ensuring that people who are often overlooked by society have access to the support and opportunities they need to transform their lives. As the UK s leading addiction recovery charity, we bring expertise in recovery, reducing reoffending, homelessness and employment support, helping people recognise their potential and build a better future. About HMP Millsike HMP Millsike is committed to a modern, evidence-based approach to prison delivery, combining public protection with a strong focus on rehabilitation and personal development. At the heart of Millsike is a...

Health & Wellbeing Practitioner - HMP Highdown Location: Sutton, Surrey Salary: £28,918.50 per annum About The Role Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive changes and improve their health and wellbeing? The Forward Trust is looking for a Health & Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team at HMP Highdown, working full-time, 37.5 hours per week. You ll play a key role in delivering recovery-focused support to people in prison, working as part of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team to provide psychosocial and clinical interventions using a trauma-informed and gender-responsive approach. What you ll be doing Manage a caseload, prioritising individuals according to their needs and release dates. Complete assessments, risk assessments and care plans, working collaboratively with service users. Deliver structured 1:1 sessions and group work focused on health, wellbeing, recovery and harm reduction. Support release planning and through-care,...

Women's Outreach Worker Location: Southend on Sea Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum About The Role Are you passionate about supporting women experiencing homelessness, social exclusion and complex challenges to rebuild their lives and achieve positive, lasting change? We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and proactive Women s Outreach Worker to engage with women across Southend City who may be experiencing street-based living, rough sleeping, begging or selling sex, and who face barriers to accessing support services. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with women who may have experienced significant trauma, disadvantage and social isolation. You will take a person-centred, trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to building trust, developing relationships and helping women access the support they need to move towards safer, healthier and more settled lives. Working closely with statutory services, voluntary organisations and specialist support...

Family and Relationships Practitioner (Children's Specialist) Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Salary: £26,000 per annum About The Role Help children feel safe, supported and connected when visiting a loved one in prison. Forward Trust s Connections Team at HMP Millsike is responsible for delivering a range of services that support people in prison and their families, including Connections Visits, Family and Relationship Services, and Health and Wellbeing and Substance Misuse Services. We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and child-focused Family and Relationships Practitioner (Children s Specialist) to join our team at HMP Millsike. Visiting a family member in prison can be an emotional and challenging experience for children. In this role, you will help create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where children can feel comfortable, express themselves through play and enjoy positive interactions with their loved ones. You will play an...