**This role is based in Tern Hill, Market Drayton, Shropshire**

Are you passionate about helping others make positive changes in their lives?

Join Forward Trust as a Trainee Recovery Worker and start your journey toward a rewarding career supporting people in recovery.

As part of this traineeship, you’ll learn on the job by shadowing experienced colleagues within one of our dedicated business units. You’ll receive structured guidance, mentoring, and ongoing support to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to become fully competent in the role.

Throughout the traineeship, you’ll:

• Split your time between practical work experience and study, working toward a nationally recognised qualification (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Receive regular reviews to track your progress and ensure you stay on course to successfully complete the programme.
• Participate in compulsory therapy sessions as part of your personal and professional development.

What You’ll Learn and Do

As a Trainee Recovery Worker, you’ll gain hands-on experience and build confidence in key areas such as:

• Planning and managing your own caseload effectively.
• Reviewing ongoing care and treatment in collaboration with healthcare and partner agencies.
• Co-facilitating group sessions and programmes to a professional standard.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver integrated support.
• Recording and managing data for audit, research, and reporting purposes.
• Carrying out risk and needs assessments to inform individual treatment plans.
• Supporting clients in developing recovery and through-care plans tailored to their needs.
• Understanding the second signatory process and related procedures.

You’ll be part of a supportive team environment where learning, collaboration, and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do.

About You

We’re looking for individuals who are committed, empathetic, and motivated to build a career in recovery services. You’ll have:

• (If applicable) At least two years of abstinence from all substances and a commitment to maintaining recovery.
• An understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults in recovery, including those with experience of offending or homelessness.
• A genuine commitment to equality, diversity, and confidentiality.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines.
• The confidence to set and maintain professional boundaries.
• A willingness to complete a nationally recognised qualification as part of the traineeship.