THE FORWARD TRUST

Are you passionate about supporting individuals to make lasting changes in their lives? Join us as a Regional Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, delivering recovery-focused interventions to adults in custody across Surrey’s prison estate. You’ll work as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team, playing a key role in supporting people with substance misuse and/or low-level mental health needs on their journey toward recovery and reintegration.

As part of our Health & Wellbeing Framework, you’ll provide tailored psychosocial support to individuals aged 18+ in custody. Working flexibly across multiple prison locations, you’ll assess needs, deliver 1:1 and group interventions, support release planning, and contribute to multi-agency pathways including housing, family services, clinical care, and employment.

You’ll be part of a highly skilled and supportive team, committed to a trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and person-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk, initial, and comprehensive assessments to inform individual treatment plans
• Deliver a range of structured 1:1 sessions, group work, and therapeutic programmes
• Facilitate Health & Wellbeing Recovery interventions across multiple prison sites
• Support release planning and through-care pathways into community services
• Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach
• Perform second signatory duties and oral swab testing where required
• Maintain accurate and timely records to support monitoring and evaluation (e.g. NDTMS)

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for a dedicated and skilled professional who brings the following essential experience and qualities:

• Experience in Substance Misuse Services
• Proven background in supporting individuals with drug and/or alcohol issues, ideally within structured service settings.
• Facilitating Structured Interventions and Therapeutic Groups
• Demonstrated experience in delivering evidence-based group work and structured psychosocial interventions tailored to service user needs.
• Practical Counselling Skills
• Ability to apply counselling techniques effectively in 1:1 settings to support service users through their recovery journey.

Please note this role is 37.5 hours per week.

We are currently recruiting a Lead Nurse / Non-Medical Prescriber / HMP Send and HMP Coldingley.

About the role

As a Band 7 NMP you will provide non-medical prescribing for clients with substance dependence. You will ensure management of complex clients, providing advice and guidance on prescribing issues to a team of practitioners, as well as other colleagues and agencies concerned with substance misuse.

As the Lead Nurse, you will demonstrate leadership and undertake managerial responsibilities. You will be responsible for ensuring effective and best use of the nursing provision and all clinical resources.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure you and your team provide high standards of nursing care through on-going clinical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment for drug and alcohol users.
• Work with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability to safely deliver the service needs.
• Manage sensitive information empathically. This includes sharing and discussing a patient’s changing condition or needs with other relevant professionals.
• Lead on inter-professional and multidisciplinary working with the aim of ensuring continuity of care.
• Continuously evaluate, develop, and implement improvements for clinical and psychosocial service delivery.
• Participate and support staff in the safe management of high-risk areas and carry out risk assessments including: Handling hazardous material and body fluids / Challenging behaviour and high-risk situations / Adult/child safeguarding concerns / Illicit Drug Use.
• Promote the health and well-being of patients, supporting their often complex needs to maintain their optimum level of physical and psychological health.
• Manage and support the delivery of bio-psychological and clinical care planning, ensuring that needs assessments and treatment plans are reviewed and maintained in line with NMC and local guidelines.
• Ensure the 6 ‘C’s are embedded in your clinical practise and the practise of your junior staff.
• Ensure that all aspects of professional behaviour and standards are practised in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times.

The ideal candidate will have

• 5 years post-registration experience.
• 2 years working in Substance Misuse Services.
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary staff.
• Evidence of personal development since entering the NMC register.
• Knowledge of the safe storage and administration of medication.
• The ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and act accordingly if concerns present themselves.
• The ability and knowledge to carry out assessments, including risk assessment and management.
• Strong IT Skills and good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to maintain accurate patient records within the standards required locally, the Forward Trust and NMC.
• Good organisational skills, a flexible approach to work and the ability to travel to other sites when required.

We are recruiting for a Recovery Navigator at HMP Millsike.

Here at Forward Trust, we deliver a complex range of drug and alcohol services in the unique prison environment. Our support includes providing advice, health and wellbeing, motivational work, clinical services, and a wider range of group work and treatment programmes.

The Forward Trust services which are delivered within prison settings are commissioned by NHS England and are delivered in partnership with primary healthcare providers and HMPPS. Integration and partnership are integral to the work we do.

We believe that everyone can live a fulfilling life, whatever their past. Our work in prisons aims to support those affected by drug or alcohol issues to create lasting change and reduce dependency, homelessness, unemployment and re-offending.”

Role Responsibilities

Forward Trust’s Connections Team at HMP Millsike will have responsibility for delivery of a core ‘Connections’ service including:

• Connections Visits
• Connections Family and Relationship Services
• Connections Desistance and Wellbeing Services

As part of our Connections Team, you will help us to create a strong recovery ethos (or ‘ecosystem’) across the prison with a particular focus on our Designated Desistance Wing/ISFL.

Incentivised Substance Free Living (ISFL) – building on Forward’s experience of running ‘recovery wings’ in a variety of prisons.

Access to ‘Forward Connect – Forward’s added value ‘recovery community’ of former clients (ex-offenders and those in recovery) with nationwide membership of over 1,000.

1:1 support and complementary group workshops, such as resilience.

Recovery Themed Promotional Material - Wall-stencilled motivational messages and quotes, case study literature, videos and podcasts from Forward’s More Than My Past campaign.

 You will be working as part of a team of twenty skilled individuals and you will be offered a thorough induction at an organisational and service level. Training provided included eLearning live workshops .You will be provided with training from the Prison to support you feeling safe and confident in the expectations of you being a key holder.

All prison-based roles will require enhanced DBS and HMPPS security vetting. Please note this process can take up to 3-6 weeks. All offers are subject to receiving both HMPPS vetting and DBS clearances.

 Checks will require you to provide information on the below:

• Yourself (personal information, financial information, police information, criminal history)
• Your family (parents, parents’ partners, siblings, partner(s), children)
• Co-residents
• Associations that may cause a conflict of interest with your role or the prison service.
• Background checks across police information systems on you, your family and other associates
• Credit reference checks
• Social media and Open-Source checks (these are checks on content about you that's publicly available on the internet to ensure there's nothing linked to you that could undermine public trust and confidence in the prison service)
• Other government and overseas agency or police checks.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for passionate and committed individuals with eagerness to work alongside colleagues within the Connections Health & Wellbeing and Connections Family & Relationships service provision and across HMP Millsike, to champion the ‘supporting & sustaining recovery’ (SSR) model.

SSR, at its core includes the ‘Recovery Village’ model (three stages: stabilisation/preparation (e.g. Stabilising OST, BBV Testing, Harm Minimisation); developing recovery longer programmes (e.g., Preparing for Abstinence Programme, Health Promotion, Peer Support, Relationships) and sustaining recovery (e.g. ISFL, Mutual Aid, Relapse Prevention, Employment, Complementary Therapies, Peer-Led Activities)).

Please see a list of skills and experience also needed for this role;

• Knowledge of the issues facing service users in the criminal justice sector and commitment to the process of recovery from addiction and low-level mental health issues
• Excellent experience of criminal justice system and/or mental health work in a related field
• Demonstrable experience of carrying out risk assessments, comprehensive assessments and the design and implementation of SMART recovery plans.
• Experience of carrying out health & wellbeing interventions including using motivational interviewing techniques in both 1:1 and therapeutic group settings
• A grounded personality, including the ability to set and maintain professional boundaries
• Demonstrable ability to organise workload, ensuring effective time management and prioritisation to meet targets
• Understanding of, and commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and GDPR requirements including client confidentiality

We are recruiting for Lived Experience Coordinator for Dependency and Recovery. 

We are Forward, the social enterprise that empowers people to break the cycle of crime and addiction to move forward and live fulfilling lives .   

We deliver a range of MOJ Commissioned Rehabilitative services (CRS) directly for Probation in three key areas: Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Dependency & Recovery. Accommodation is delivered in Wales, Dependency and Recovery in London and Humberside, Personal Wellbeing in East of England, Sussex, Surrey and as a subcontractor in Kent and Cheshire.

These services work with Men 18+ who are under probation supervision, supporting them to navigate through their desired outcomes in order to achieve transformational change, break the cycle of offending and achieve long-term integration into society.       

Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends, and a sense of community. No matter what your past, we believe anyone is capable of lasting change.

Role Responsibilities

You will be working remotely as part of a flexible, multi-disciplinary team, covering boroughs across London as a Lived Experience Co-Ordinator in the Dependency and Recovery Services as part of the CRS probation system.

You will contact new POP, providing an information pack, promote the benefits of working with us and introduce them to our Lived Experience Peers (LEPs). You will establish a referral pathway and continually promote our service in London via locally tailored marketing/publicity, e.g., roadshows/events, workshops, surgeries, local media, leveraging material from our ongoing “More Than My Past” campaign, giving voice to people with lived experience, and reinforcing the message that recovery is possible

Our aim is to reduce re-offending through a comprehensive, holistic and person centred package of support. Our service is tailored to meet individual needs by delivering a range of programmes within the Dependency and Recovery framework.

This role is primarily responsible for the development and management of the LEP’s Mentor service You will be required to recruit, train and supervise day to day management of volunteers and LEP’s

You will also co-ordinate team meetings,  update training and provide supervision for LEP’s and Volunteers and where applicable support with Level 2 peer mentoring qualification

You will be required to manage a diverse case load with a range of complexities and risk levels . You will be responsible for completing comprehensive assessments, creating a collaborative action plan, maintaining accurate record keeping throughout.

You will be responsible for adhering to the targets set by Forward and the local commissioners. Co-operative working relationships with other partner agencies and probation staff are vital to this role.

In addition to Monday-Friday we will provide out of hours support, so some degree of flexibility will be required (eg. evenings 5– 9pm/weekends 9am–5pm) provided virtually 1:1 and through an online and telephone helpline.

You may at times be required to attend our head office for training.

All probation-based roles will require enhanced DBS and HMPPS security vetting. Please note this process can take up to 3-6 weeks. All offers are subject to receiving both HMPPS vetting and DBS clearances.

Checks will require you to provide information on the below:

• Yourself (personal information, financial information, police information, criminal history)
• Your family (parents, parents’ partners, siblings, partner(s), children)
• Co-residents
• Associations that may cause a conflict of interest with your role or the prison service.
• Background checks across police information systems on you, your family and other associates
• Credit reference checks
• Social media and Open-Source checks (these are checks on content about you that's publicly available on the internet to ensure there's nothing linked to you that could undermine public trust and confidence in the prison service)
• Other government and overseas agency or police checks.

The Ideal Candidate

• Please see the skills and experience needed below for this role.
• Knowledge of the issues facing service users in the criminal justice sector.
• Previous experience of providing a peer support service to this or a similar client group or working closely with volunteers
• Demonstrable experience of managing high caseloads, carrying out risk/ comprehensive assessments, SMART action plans and effective case records
• Experience of delivering both 1:1 and group-work interventions using motivational techniques
• Experience of providing training and support for peer support services to prisoners, or those with drug or alcohol problems
• The ability to set and stick to professional boundaries
• Ability to work effectively with key partners in order to successfully deliver projects
• Demonstrate the ability to organise workload , ensuring effective time management and prioritisation to meet targets
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equal opportunity and GDPR requirements including client confidentiality
• Experience of strong communication skills with people from a range of backgrounds in a sensitive, supportive and professional manner

The post holder will contribute to, and be responsible for, ensuring the most effective and best use of staff and all clinical and non-clinical resources. The post-holder will be responsible for the delivery and monitoring of high standards of nursing care to patients assessed and admitted to the service according to their clinical needs, and in accordance with up-to-date evidence based practice and relevant clinical protocol and policies, in particular the Medically Assisted Treatment Service. The post holder needs to be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of security and safety consistent with working within a custodial framework. The post holder will also have responsibility to implement and monitor comprehensive assessments for those patients admitted to the service with substance misuse issues. Ensure reduced waiting times, and improve access throughout this prison population for all patients in need of a substance misuse treatment/psychosocial programmes and ensuring continuity of care when discharged back into the community in line with local and national guidelines.

He/she will manage a specialist substance misuse prescribing service, and offer nursing advice regarding substance misuse related issues to nursing colleagues in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the plan of care for patient referred to this specialist service. This includes advice on treatment options including the full array of substitute prescribing, symptomatic management, the management of alcohol withdrawals and detoxification, advice on titration, dispensing of medication including controlled drugs, and managing all aspects of clinical safety e.g. potential overdose, pertinent to a high risk environment.

You will be responsible for contributing to the targets set by Forward Trust and the local commissioners, providing supervision. One of the key targets will be measuring outcomes, so co-operative working relationships with other partner agencies is vital to this role. Some flexibility of delivery may be required to enable continuity of care for the client group. There will be occasions when the post holder will be expected to cover for the SMS Manager in his/her absence. This post holder will also be responsible for nurturing the culture of continued learning and service development.

Please note this is a part time role of 21 hours.

The Ideal Candidate

Please see below a list of skills and experience needed for this role.

Essential

Qualifications

• RMN or RGN at degree level(or equivalent) with Current UK Registration
• Evidence of continuing personal development/Revalidation and post-registration
• training in the nursing care, assessment and treatment substance misuse clients
• Evidence of Health Service Management.

Skills

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound clinical knowledge.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• Ability to provide and co-ordinate clinical and management supervision
• Ability to lead and facilitate decision-making processes
• Organisational skills
• Assessment skills, including an understanding of risk assessments.
• Ability to work within a Recovery model.
• Understanding of relapse prevention model.
• Ability to work in partnership with other agencies.
• Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally
• sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person.
• Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good
• communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel to other sites

Knowledge/ Experience

• Experience and understanding of the substance misuse sector.
• Awareness of health issues relating to substance misuse.
• 5 years post-registration experience
• 2 years in Substance Misuse at minimum band 6 level
• Experience of working within prison/secure setting.
• Experience of key working and care planning.
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary staff.
• Experience in multi-agency working and training
• Experience of health service management
• Experience of reporting maintenance requirements

**Please be advised this role is located within Market Drayton, Shropshire**

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Health and Wellbeing Coordinator to join our team at HMP Stoke Heath. Our services deliver psychosocial interventions, drug and alcohol treatment programmes, and work in partnership with healthcare providers as part of the Stoke Heath Integrated Care (SHIC) service.

This role is vital in strengthening the links between SHIC, partner agencies, and service users within the prison. As a Health and Wellbeing Coordinator, you will support Service Managers and the prison to champion SHIC, while training and supervising service users who become Health and Wellbeing Champions (HAWCs). These HAWCs will deliver peer-led interventions and provide support across all prison wings.

You will contribute to the achievement of local and national targets, provide training and guidance to HAWCs and staff, and play a key role in measuring outcomes and service quality. Collaborative working with partner agencies and stakeholders will be central to your success.

Key Responsibilities

• Train, supervise, and support Health and Wellbeing Champions (HAWCs).

• Deliver structured psychosocial interventions, both individually and in groups.  

• Promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion across all aspects of service delivery.

• Maintain accurate case management records and monitor outcomes.

• Work closely with internal teams, healthcare partners, and commissioners to ensure effective service delivery.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience of working within substance misuse services.

• Ability to carry out assessments and create SMART care plans.

• Experience delivering structured interventions and facilitating groups.

• Skilled in motivational interviewing in both 1:1 and group settings.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding.

• Experience promoting Equality and Diversity.

• Proficiency in IT systems for case management.

• Experience providing training and supervision to peer supporters.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).

• A recognised counselling qualification, or currently undertaking a recognised counselling course.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience providing supervision, appraisals, and constructive feedback.

• Experience working in the community and/or criminal justice sector.

• Knowledge of community support services.

• Experience providing counselling to individuals with drug or alcohol problems.

• Personal lived experience of addiction recovery (3+ years clean) or prison (5+ years post-release).

• Experience of using clinical supervision effectively.

Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive life changes? Do you want to work in a rewarding, multi-disciplinary environment that makes a real impact? We are currently recruiting for a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join our dedicated team at Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre.

As part of our integrated healthcare model, Forward Trust provides Psychosocial Substance Misuse Recovery Services on-site at Campsfield IRC. This is a unique opportunity to support individuals within the immigration system who are experiencing substance misuse, low-level mental health challenges, and wider wellbeing concerns.

About the Role

As a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in delivering tailored, person-centred support to detainees. Working collaboratively within a multi-agency framework, your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting assessments of need, risk, and developing recovery plans
• Managing a caseload and delivering both 1:1 and group interventions
• Supporting discharge and release planning for continuity of care
• Promoting and signposting to relevant internal and external services
• Contributing to daily referral meetings and multidisciplinary reviews
• Maintaining accurate, confidential records in line with GDPR requirements
• Preparing reports and engagement summaries for official use
• Providing transitional support for service users pre-release or deportation
• Actively engaging in service improvement and professional development

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with experience in substance misuse, mental health, or holistic wellbeing support. You’ll need to be a compassionate, proactive individual with excellent communication and partnership-working skills.

Experience working in a secure or high-intensity setting is advantageous, but not essential – we value your ability to build trust and support service users through challenging transitions.

Working in Partnership

You will work alongside professionals from various disciplines including Healthcare, Probation, Housing, Education, and Community Support Services. Collaborative working is essential to delivering seamless care within the centre and beyond.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong cultural awareness and sensitivity, with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Experience supporting people for whom English is not their first language is desirable

Please also see the job description attached for more information about this role.

**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.

Location: HMP & YOI Bronzefield, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, TW15 3JZ
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Service Area: Substance Misuse – Health & Wellbeing Services

About the Role

The Forward Trust delivers both clinical and psychosocial substance misuse services across Surrey prisons, working in close partnership with NHS Trust healthcare providers. Our approach is trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and designed to provide holistic, recovery-orientated support tailored to the specific needs of each prison and individual service user.

We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Service Manager to lead our Substance Misuse Service at HMP & YOI Bronzefield,  a progressive and dynamic women’s prison serving courts across the South of England.

As Service Manager, you’ll oversee a dedicated multi-disciplinary team delivering integrated clinical and psychosocial interventions as part of our Health and Wellbeing framework. You’ll ensure high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and strong performance across the service, while developing effective relationships with key stakeholders including NHS partners, commissioners, and prison leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Service Management

• Line manage and support Team Leaders and practitioners within the service.
• Lead the operational and strategic delivery of Forward’s Substance Misuse Service within HMP & YOI Bronzefield.
• Act as the CQC Registered Manager (upon completion of probation or agreed timeframe).
• Ensure services meet contractual, CQC, and audit standards, with accurate data and timely reporting.
• Produce performance reports for commissioners and attend regular contract meetings.
• Oversee staff recruitment, supervision, and performance management in line with Forward Trust values and policies.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with prison staff, probation services, healthcare, and other key partners.

Strategy & Quality Assurance

• Contribute to regional strategic development and support delivery of Forward’s business plan.
• Monitor service performance against contractual targets and take action where necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement through audits, quality reviews, and service user feedback.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and security standards in line with Forward’s governance frameworks.
• Promote a culture of learning, innovation, and inclusion across the service.

Data, Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure accurate data collection and submission through systems such as SystemOne, NDTMS, DET/NEBULA, and DAMS.
• Maintain clear documentation for audit, research, and reporting purposes.
• Ensure all service information is compliant with data protection, confidentiality, and statutory requirements.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and compassionate leader with strong operational management experience in substance misuse or criminal justice settings. You’ll be passionate about delivering quality services that make a real difference to people’s lives.

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven experience managing drug and alcohol services, ideally within a prison environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Experience overseeing data collection, audits, and performance reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
• Working knowledge of psychosocial and 12-step interventions.
• Sound understanding of CQC standards, risk management, and safeguarding procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery.

Desirable:

• Experience working within the voluntary sector.
• Background in service improvement or transformation projects.

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse ready to make a real difference?

 We're looking for a Band 6 Nurse to join our dedicated team providing high-quality clinical assessment and treatment to individuals with substance dependency in a secure environment at HMP Bronzefield located in Ashford,Surrey. Working in close partnership with HM Prison Service and key stakeholders, you’ll play a vital role in transforming lives and supporting recovery.

 What you’ll do:

• Deliver exceptional nursing care in line with the NMC Code of Conduct
• Provide evidence-based interventions to support substance misuse recovery
• Ensure quality standards are met and continuously monitored
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and take on managerial responsibilities as needed
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support service users holistically

 What we’re looking for:

• A registered nurse (NMC) with experience in substance misuse or a related field
• Strong clinical skills and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A proactive leader ready to take initiative when required

 Please note the location of this role is in a rural area, so a car driver would be preferred as public transport is limited.

Join us in providing care that changes lives. If you're committed to making a difference in secure healthcare, we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for a Substance Misuse Service - Band 5, based at HMP Send and Coldingley

Here at Forward Trust, we deliver a complex range of drug and alcohol services in the unique prison environment. Our support includes providing advice, health and wellbeing, motivational work, clinical services, and a wider range of group work and treatment programmes.

The Forward Trust services which are delivered within prison settings are commissioned by NHS England and are delivered in partnership with primary healthcare providers and HMPPS. Integration and partnership are integral to the work we do.

We believe that everyone can live a fulfilling life, whatever their past. Our work in prisons aims to support those affected by drug or alcohol issues to create lasting change and reduce dependency, homelessness, unemployment, and re-offending.

Role / Team overview

As a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse with The Forward Trust, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, nurse-led clinical and psychosocial interventions to individuals with substance misuse issues in a prison setting. This dynamic and challenging environment offers the opportunity to utilise and expand your nursing skills while making a tangible impact on the lives of those in your care.

Key responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment & Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals with substance misuse issues, developing and implementing personalised care plans.
• Treatment Delivery: Administer and monitor prescribed treatments, including medication-assisted therapies, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals, prison staff, and external agencies, to provide holistic care.
• Health Promotion & Education: Deliver health education and advice to service users, promoting recovery and well-being.
• Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards.
• Safeguarding & Risk Management: Identify and address safeguarding concerns, implementing appropriate risk management strategies.

All prison-based roles will require enhanced DBS and HMPPS security vetting. Please note this process can take up to 8-12 weeks. All offers are subject to receiving both HMPPS vetting and DBS clearances.

Checks will require you to provide information on the below:

• Yourself (personal information, financial information, police information, criminal history)
• Your family (parents, parents’ partners, siblings, partner(s), children)
• Co-residents
• Associations that may cause a conflict of interest with your role or the prison service.
• Background checks across police information systems on you, your family and other associates
• Credit reference checks
• Social media and Open-Source checks (these are checks on content about you that's publicly available on the internet to ensure there's nothing linked to you that could undermine public trust and confidence in the prison service)
• Other government and overseas agency or police checks.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC PIN.
• Minimum of one year post-registration experience.
• Experience or a keen interest in substance misuse nursing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Experience in a prison or secure healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of substance misuse treatment protocols and harm reduction strategies.
• Additional qualifications or training in substance misuse or mental health nursing.

Please note unfortunately we cannot offer any kind of Sponsorship or Visa with this role.

Join The Forward Trust and make a real difference to the lives of those affected by substance misuse within Surrey Prisons. Working in partnership with HM Prison Service and other key stakeholders, you’ll deliver high-quality clinical assessment, treatment and support to prisoners on their recovery journey.

As a Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse, you’ll provide compassionate, professional care in line with the NMC Code of Conduct, ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice across all areas of your work. You’ll carry your own caseload, managing complex patient needs and delivering evidence-based interventions to support recovery and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Work autonomously while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary and external partners.
• Handle sensitive information professionally, maintaining confidentiality and empathy.
• Promote the physical and psychological wellbeing of patients, managing risk and safeguarding concerns.
• Administer and monitor prescribed medication in line with clinical protocols and governance standards.
• Contribute to service development and the continuous improvement of clinical and psychosocial interventions.
• Provide leadership and clinical supervision to junior staff, deputising for the Lead Nurse when required.
• Participate in clinical governance meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with NMC and Forward Trust standards.
• Commit to continuous professional development, keeping up to date with Department of Health guidelines and ensuring NMC revalidation requirements are met.
• Represent The Forward Trust and HM Prison Service with professionalism and integrity, promoting partnership working and continuity of care.

This role gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your leadership and clinical skills in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. You’ll be part of a team that values compassion, competence, and commitment, helping people move forward towards recovery and a healthier future.

Please see job description attached with all information

We are currently recruiting for a Substance Misuse Service - Band 5, based at HMP Send and Coldingley

Here at Forward Trust, we deliver a complex range of drug and alcohol services in the unique prison environment. Our support includes providing advice, health and wellbeing, motivational work, clinical services, and a wider range of group work and treatment programmes.

The Forward Trust services which are delivered within prison settings are commissioned by NHS England and are delivered in partnership with primary healthcare providers and HMPPS. Integration and partnership are integral to the work we do.

We believe that everyone can live a fulfilling life, whatever their past. Our work in prisons aims to support those affected by drug or alcohol issues to create lasting change and reduce dependency, homelessness, unemployment, and re-offending.

Role / Team overview

As a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse with The Forward Trust, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, nurse-led clinical and psychosocial interventions to individuals with substance misuse issues in a prison setting. This dynamic and challenging environment offers the opportunity to utilise and expand your nursing skills while making a tangible impact on the lives of those in your care.

Key responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment & Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals with substance misuse issues, developing and implementing personalised care plans.
• Treatment Delivery: Administer and monitor prescribed treatments, including medication-assisted therapies, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals, prison staff, and external agencies, to provide holistic care.
• Health Promotion & Education: Deliver health education and advice to service users, promoting recovery and well-being.
• Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards.
• Safeguarding & Risk Management: Identify and address safeguarding concerns, implementing appropriate risk management strategies.

All prison-based roles will require enhanced DBS and HMPPS security vetting. Please note this process can take up to 8-12 weeks. All offers are subject to receiving both HMPPS vetting and DBS clearances.

Checks will require you to provide information on the below:

• Yourself (personal information, financial information, police information, criminal history)
• Your family (parents, parents’ partners, siblings, partner(s), children)
• Co-residents
• Associations that may cause a conflict of interest with your role or the prison service.
• Background checks across police information systems on you, your family and other associates
• Credit reference checks
• Social media and Open-Source checks (these are checks on content about you that's publicly available on the internet to ensure there's nothing linked to you that could undermine public trust and confidence in the prison service)
• Other government and overseas agency or police checks.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC PIN.
• Minimum of one year post-registration experience.
• Experience or a keen interest in substance misuse nursing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Experience in a prison or secure healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of substance misuse treatment protocols and harm reduction strategies.
• Additional qualifications or training in substance misuse or mental health nursing.

Please note unfortunately we cannot offer any kind of Sponsorship or Visa with this role.

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - 

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
  
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter 
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) 
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Diversity at Forward Trust

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - 

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
  
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter 
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) 
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Diversity at Forward Trust

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.

We are recruiting for a Health Care Assistant

In this role you will work within an integrated healthcare framework to deliver high standards of nursing care and psychosocial interventions to patients admitted to the service according to their clinical needs, in line with relevant clinical protocols, policies and evidence based practice.

Role Responsibilities

Working within a health improvement framework you will deliver client centred interventions alongside the Registered Nurses, as part of a multidisciplinary team, upholding professional standards at all times. You will assist the medical team with the clinical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of care, with and without direct supervision.

You will support the medical team in monitoring and accurately reporting on the general physical, mental and psychological health and well-being of clients as required for medical detox. You will support the medical team to encourage behavior change in the context of the 12 Step Treatment Programme and health promotion. At times you may be required to carry out brief crisis interventions dependent on medical or mental health need. You may be required to attend community meetings and deliver the code of conduct meetings explaining expectations of behavior and rationale for these boundaries.

You will be expected to manage your own time effectively and allocate and prioritise work and assigned tasks appropriately to best achieve desired outcomes, but will have the support of the registered nurses and multidisciplinary team.

It is important for the post holder to have an understanding of the safety and security needed when working within a prison setting.

All probation-based roles will require enhanced DBS and HMPPS security vetting. Please note this process can take up to 3-6 weeks. All offers are subject to receiving both HMPPS vetting and DBS clearances.

• Checks will require you to provide information on the below:
• Yourself (personal information, financial information, police information, criminal history)
• Your family (parents, parents’ partners, siblings, partner(s), children)
• Co-residents
• Associations that may cause a conflict of interest with your role or the prison service.
• Background checks across police information systems on you, your family and other associates
• Credit reference checks
• Social media and Open-Source checks (these are checks on content about you that's publicly available on the internet to ensure there's nothing linked to you that could undermine public trust and confidence in the prison service)
• Other government and overseas agency or police checks

The Ideal Candidate

• Please see below a list of skills and experience needed for this role.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Time management and organisational skills
• Accurate record keeping on electronic records system
• Strong communication skills
• Motivation to actively take part in upholding Infection Control practices relating to BBV’s and Covid19, including the use of PPE

Please note this role is 37.5 hours as a 12-month ‘New Era’ pilot scheme. This will be reviewed in August 2026. 

Are you a compassionate, motivated nurse looking to broaden your skills in a dynamic and rewarding environment?

At The Forward Trust, we’re recruiting Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurses across HMP Chelmsford (Essex), HMP Send (Woking, Surrey) and HMP Bronzefield (Ashford, Surrey).

This permanent role can be full-time or part-time, offering flexible working. You’ll support individuals on their recovery journey while developing specialist clinical skills in a secure, fast-paced setting.

You’ll deliver nurse-led clinical and psychosocial interventions to individuals with substance misuse needs. Working within a prison setting offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to health, recovery, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and develop tailored care plans
• Administer and monitor medication-assisted treatments
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and prison staff
• Provide health promotion and recovery-focused guidance
• Keep accurate, compliant clinical records
• Identify and manage safeguarding and risk concerns

Person Specification

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Registered Nurse (RN) status with a valid NMC PIN
• At least 1-year post-registration experience
• Experience or a strong interest in substance misuse care
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in prison or secure settings – Desirable
• Knowledge of substance misuse protocols and harm reduction - Desirable
• Additional training in mental health or substance misuse - Desirable

If you’re ready to use your nursing skills where they can create real change, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team committed to recovery, growth, and positive outcomes.

Please Note: Interviews for this role will commence 2nd week of Jan 2026 

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Are you passionate about helping people rebuild their lives and strengthen relationships?

We're looking for a Family Connections Worker based in Cheshire to join our team. You’ll play a key role in the wider Personal Wellbeing Service, delivering tailored Family and Significant Others interventions to adult and young men in the Criminal Justice system.

As a Family Connections Worker, you’ll deliver client-centred support that adapts to each individual’s needs. You’ll be providing a blend of 1:1 and group interventions across the Family & Significant Others programme areas.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload with professionalism and empathy
• Completing assessments, developing care plans, and offering ongoing advice and guidance
• Delivering structured 1:1 and group-work sessions
• Building effective working relationships with partner agencies
• Contributing to key targets set by Forward, Interventions Alliance, and local commissioners, with a strong focus on outcomes

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, client-centred approach
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends
• Willingness to travel within the Cheshire cluster (with notice) to support continuity of care

You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to improving wellbeing and strengthening family relationships for individuals in the Criminal Justice system. Your work will create real, lasting change.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - 

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
  
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter 
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) 
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Diversity at Forward Trust

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - 

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
  
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter 
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) 
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Diversity at Forward Trust

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - 

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
  
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter 
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) 
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Diversity at Forward Trust

Do you want to make a real difference at the point where change matters most?

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Criminal Justice Recovery Worker to join our integrated drug and alcohol service in East Kent.

You’ll work with adults affected by substance misuse, delivering client-centred psychosocial interventions using both harm reduction and abstinence-based approaches. The role sits at the heart of Criminal Justice pathways, supporting individuals referred from courts, police custody and prisons.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting clients referred through Criminal Justice routes
• Carrying out risk, initial and comprehensive assessments
• Delivering 1:1 sessions and group programmes
• Acting as a Single Point of Contact for CJ communication within your hub
• Developing, reviewing and coordinating care plans and risk management
• Ensuring compliance with court orders, testing, supervision and reporting
• Working closely with Probation, Housing, Healthcare, Employment and CRC partners
• Supporting continuity of care across East Kent services

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with substance misuse and complex needs
• Confidence managing Criminal Justice caseloads
• Strong communication and multi-agency working skills
• Ability to meet KPIs and evidence outcomes
• A flexible, proactive and solution-focused approach

You’ll be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team delivering meaningful, outcome-focused work with people at key points in their recovery journey.

We offer reflective supervision, ongoing training and development, and the opportunity to work within a values-led organisation committed to quality, safety and partnership working, where your contribution genuinely makes a difference.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details

Make a real difference where it matters most.

We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated Health Care Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care within a residential detox and recovery service based at HMP Chelmsford. This is a part-time role (23 hours per week), offering a hands-on opportunity to support clients through medical detox and recovery, promoting physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

You’ll work within an integrated healthcare framework, supporting individuals at a critical point in their recovery journey, alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting nursing and medical staff to deliver care to clients undergoing medical detox, including those with complex needs
• Monitoring and reporting on physical, mental and psychological wellbeing
• Providing 1:1 support, brief crisis interventions, and contributing to community and conduct meetings
• Supporting safe medicines management and maintaining accurate electronic records
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
• Promoting a safe, caring environment and escalating safeguarding or risk concerns

What we’re looking for:

• Experience within substance misuse services and/or residential settings
• Understanding of the impact of addiction on individuals and communities
• Knowledge of the 12 Step recovery model (minimum 3 years’ abstinence if in recovery)
• A compassionate, proactive approach and strong teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding, infection control and best practice care

If you’re passionate about recovery-focused nursing and want to make a tangible impact in a unique and challenging environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.

Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.

35 Hours 

Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives?

Forward Trust is looking for a Recovery Support Worker to join our team at HMP Onley, supporting adults with drug and alcohol challenges, including those entering or leaving the prison system.

In this role, you’ll work within an integrated healthcare framework, delivering client-centred treatment that combines harm reduction and abstinence-based approaches. You’ll help individuals navigate their recovery journeys, preparing them for a safer, healthier future.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing a caseload of clients, providing assessments, care planning, and structured 1:1 and group sessions.
• Delivering tailored interventions and treatment programmes to meet individual client needs.
• Supporting through-care and reintegration plans, liaising with housing, employment, probation, healthcare, and other key services.
• Contributing to team objectives and targets, including outcome measurement and KPI achievement.
• Carrying out drug testing, second signatory duties, and other clinical support tasks as required.
• Ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and compliance with policies and regulations.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting adults with drug or alcohol problems, ideally in a clinical, community, or criminal justice setting.
• Strong interpersonal and multi-agency working skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload while prioritising and delivering timely interventions.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and across different service locations.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and high-quality service delivery.

Please note: HMP Onley is a rural location with limited public transport options, so reliable travel arrangements are essential.

Take the next step in your career as a Recovery Support Worker at HMP Onley and help people reclaim their lives.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.

Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting families and individuals during challenging times? Do you thrive in a role that blends compassion, organisation, and teamwork? Forward Trust is seeking a dedicated Prison Visits Centre Reception Worker to join our dynamic Connections Team at HMP Millsike.

This is a pivotal role in delivering our core Connections Services, which include:

• Connections Visits
• Family and Relationship Support
• Health, Wellbeing & Substance Misuse Services

As the first point of contact for visitors to the prison, you’ll help create a welcoming and respectful environment, easing the emotional stress of visits while ensuring security and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and register visitors, ensuring punctuality and accurate documentation
• Create a calm, supportive reception environment to reduce visitor anxiety
• Provide practical advice, emotional support, and signposting to relevant services
• Collaborate with Family & Relationship Practitioners and external agencies
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold security protocols
• Manage the Visits Helpline and respond to enquiries promptly
• Keep the reception area clean, organised, and stocked with resources
• Serve refreshments and assist with special visits or family events

Partnership & Collaboration

• Work closely with prison security staff to ensure safe and smooth visits
• Support multi-disciplinary team meetings and safeguarding discussions
• Liaise with external agencies to provide holistic support to visitors

Continuous Improvement & Safeguarding

• Collect visitor feedback to improve service delivery
• Monitor visitor flow and report operational issues
• Stay up-to-date through training and development
• Ensure all activities comply with safeguarding and security policies
  

Administration & Flexibility

• Maintain accurate visitor logs and incident reports
• Handle calls and enquiries related to visits
• Support a clean, welcoming reception space
• Flexibility required, including evenings and weekends

Why Join Us?

At Forward Trust, we believe in second chances and strong connections. You’ll be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of prisoners and their families—offering support, dignity, and hope.

This position will include evening and weekend working

This job is subject to enhanced DBS and Prison Vetting, a start date will not be confirmed until this has been completed

35 hours 

Are you an inspiring people manager with a passion for supporting recovery and wellbeing?

We’re looking for a confident Team Leader to manage and motivate a team delivering tailored drug and alcohol interventions to adults with complex needs.

You’ll lead from the front, balancing people management, service delivery and performance, while ensuring high-quality, person-centred support using both harm reduction and abstinence-based approaches, alongside low-level mental health support.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead, support and develop a team of practitioners to deliver high-quality interventions
• Allocate caseloads, manage performance and hold responsibility for KPIs and targets
• Manage a small number of complex cases and oversee effective case management
• Deputise for the Service Manager when required, acting as senior lead on site
• Build strong relationships with commissioners, partner agencies and key stakeholders
• Ensure data accuracy, audits, compliance and quality standards are consistently met

You’ll be great at

• Motivating teams and managing performance in a fast-paced environment
• Leading through change and promoting positive team culture and wellbeing
• Ensuring services meet contractual, regulatory and safeguarding standards
• Using data, audits and governance processes to drive continuous improvement

You’ll play a key leadership role in a service that genuinely changes lives, supported by a collaborative organisation that values quality, integrity and staff wellbeing.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance?

Do you thrive on building relationships and making a real difference in people’s lives?

Forward Trust is looking for passionate individuals to join our Supporting People on Probation Team in Norfolk.

Whether you’ve worked in prisons, probation, police, courts, social services, education, health, or as a foster carer, or bring life experience that shapes the way you work with others, we want to hear from you. Psychology graduates, life coaches, counsellors, psychotherapists, or anyone with transferable skills who loves working with people are encouraged to apply.

As a Supporting People on Probation Navigator, you’ll:

• Walk alongside adult men on probation as they understand their lifestyle, relationships, and emotional wellbeing.
• Help Service Users navigate the consequences of their actions, leave behind harmful relationships, and rebuild positive connections.
• Facilitate group interventions, deliver 1:1 support, attend prison resettlement meetings, and even support community projects like allotments or music sessions.
• Keep excellent records, contribute to enforceable action plans, and work closely with Probation Practitioners.

What we offer:

• 35 hours/week based in Kings Lynn, with travel to Norwich and HMP Norwich.
• A chance to work in a dynamic, supportive team where 30% of staff have lived experience.
• Meaningful work where every interaction matters and your contribution truly changes lives.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and career growth in a leading national charity.

What we need from you:

• A firm belief that another life is possible.
• Passion for helping others and the ability to build strong working alliances.
• Transferable skills or experience in risk assessment, action planning, delivering interventions, safeguarding, and accurate record-keeping.
• Creativity, collaboration, flexibility, and the confidence to work independently and safely.
• Commitment to high standards, targets, and making a real impact.

A full UK driving licence is desirable as travel between venues is essential.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

All probation-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 6- 16 weeks to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.

Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.

35 Hours 

We are recruiting for a Prison Release Recovery Worker Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract Until August 2026

Here at Forward Trust, we deliver a complex range of drug and alcohol services in the unique prison environment. Our support includes providing advice, health and wellbeing, motivational work, clinical services, and a wider range of group work and treatment programmes.

The Forward Trust services which are delivered within prison settings are commissioned by NHS England and are delivered in partnership with primary healthcare providers and HMPPS. Integration and partnership are integral to the work we do.

We believe that everyone can live a fulfilling life, whatever their past. Our work in prisons aims to support those affected by drug or alcohol issues to create lasting change and reduce dependency, homelessness, unemployment, and re-offending.”

Roles Responsibilities

The Substance Misuse Service at HMP Wormwood Scrubs is commissioned to deliver psychosocial interventions within an integrated healthcare framework known as the New Models of Care (NMOC). The team work in close partnership with healthcare services to deliver services across various functions including Early Days in Custody (EDiC), unscheduled care, planned care, release and resettlement. The service is based on site within the prison delivering interventions directly to service users aged 18 and over residing at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. This is a closed category men’s prison in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, West London.

The service takes a recovery orientated and trauma informed approach to delivery of holistic health and wellbeing interventions and various treatment programmes for those coming into the prison who experience drugs and/or alcohol misuse issues.

As Prison Release Recovery Worker you will coordinate and deliver transitional support to service users working as part of the substance misuse service at HMP Wormwood scrubs. You will work collaboratively with prison and healthcare partners to ensure ongoing support and continuity of care for service users leaving the custodial setting and play a key role in the release and resettlement function.

The Prison Release Recovery Worker co-ordinates transitional support (working both inside and outside of the prison setting) alongside the Recovery Workers based at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. In this role you will be expected to support service users prepare and transition back into the community after release for a period of up to 4 weeks ensuring effective continuity of care ‘Through the Gate’. The Prison Release Recovery Worker will build a network of partnerships with various agencies to provide comprehensive and supportive meet and greet/pick up services escorting service users directly into either residential rehabilitation facilities, introduction to community based treatment, criminal justice or other “wrap-around” services. This will involve lone working and the use of public transport to assist service users to attend community based appointments.

Working alongside the team of Recovery Workers, the Prison Release Recovery Worker will manage referrals, complete assessments of service user need and risk in preparation for release into the community with an aim of supporting them through the first 24 hours following release, assertively linking them into treatment and support resources, and mutual aid e.g. AA/NA meetings. A holistic release plan will be drawn up with the service user (in conjunction with prison based teams such as offender management and probation services) in order that all necessary referrals can be made prior to release and care pathways established for each individual service user. The role requires the delivery of interventions that promote and support various treatment pathways, involving both group facilitation and 1:1 working. 

 Checks will require you to provide information on the below:

• Yourself (personal information, financial information, police information, criminal history)
• Your family (parents, parents’ partners, siblings, partner(s), children)
• Co-residents
• Associations that may cause a conflict of interest with your role or the prison service.
• Background checks across police information systems on you, your family and other associates
• Credit reference checks
• Social media and Open-Source checks (these are checks on content about you that's publicly available on the internet to ensure there's nothing linked to you that could undermine public trust and confidence in the prison service)
• Other government and overseas agency or police checks.

The Ideal Candidate

Please see below a list of skills and experience needed for this role.

• A thorough knowledge of Criminal Justice services
• An understanding of the issues faced by those experiencing substance misuse treatment
• Experience of providing interventions within a substance misuse service or other relevant healthcare setting
• Managing own workload effectively to deadlines and targets.
• Experience of Multi-disciplinary working including community based agencies
• Good communication skills.
• Good organisational and administrative skills, including IT skills.
• The ability to set and hold sound professional boundaries.
• Understanding of and commitment to, the principles of equal opportunity and service user confidentiality

Please note the role includes an Interim allowance of £3000 reviewed every 6-months, basic salary based on 35 hours would be £25,207.00. This interim scheme will be reviewed in April & October. 

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - 

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
  
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter 
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) 
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Diversity at Forward Trust

Make a real difference where it matters most.

We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated Health Care Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care within a residential detox and recovery service based at HMP Chelmsford. This is a part-time role (23 hours per week), offering a hands-on opportunity to support clients through medical detox and recovery, promoting physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

You’ll work within an integrated healthcare framework, supporting individuals at a critical point in their recovery journey, alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting nursing and medical staff to deliver care to clients undergoing medical detox, including those with complex needs
• Monitoring and reporting on physical, mental and psychological wellbeing
• Providing 1:1 support, brief crisis interventions, and contributing to community and conduct meetings
• Supporting safe medicines management and maintaining accurate electronic records
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
• Promoting a safe, caring environment and escalating safeguarding or risk concerns

What we’re looking for:

• Experience within substance misuse services and/or residential settings
• Understanding of the impact of addiction on individuals and communities
• Knowledge of the 12 Step recovery model (minimum 3 years’ abstinence if in recovery)
• A compassionate, proactive approach and strong teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding, infection control and best practice care

If you’re passionate about recovery-focused nursing and want to make a tangible impact in a unique and challenging environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.

Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.

Do you believe everyone can turn their life around?

Do you thrive on building relationships and making a real difference?

Forward Trust is looking for passionate individuals to join our Supporting People on Probation Team in Cambridgeshire.

Whether you’ve worked in prisons, probation, police, courts, social care, education, health, or even as a foster carer, or you bring life experience and transferable skills, we want to hear from you. Your drive, empathy, and belief that “another life is possible” are what matter most.

What you’ll do:

• Walk alongside adult men as they navigate the consequences of offending and rebuild their lives.
• Deliver 1:1 support and group interventions, anything from music therapy and community projects to practical life skills.
• Help Service Users strengthen relationships, improve wellbeing, and reduce social exclusion.
• Collaborate closely with Probation Practitioners to develop Action Plans that meet enforceable sentence conditions.
• Travel across Cambridgeshire and occasionally work with HMP Peterborough Resettlement Teams.

What we need from you:

• A belief in the power of change and a passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build rapport and strong professional relationships.
• Transferable skills or experience in assessment, action planning, intervention delivery, safeguarding, and record-keeping.
• Creativity, flexibility, and a collaborative mindset.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• A full UK driving license is desirable.

At Forward Trust, you’ll join a leading national charity that proves every day that change is possible. You’ll be part of a supportive, vibrant team, including colleagues with lived experience of addiction or offending.

This is your chance to make a lasting impact on people’s lives while building your career in a purpose-driven organisation that values every contribution and shows that another life is possible.

Hours: 35 per week, some evenings and travel required.

If you’re ready to help people rebuild their lives and experience the satisfaction of making every contact count, come join us.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

All probation-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 6- 16 weeks to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.

Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.

Help people in recovery give back, grow, and move forward.

The Forward Trust delivers life-changing recovery services across Liverpool, including the SHARP day rehab programme and The Brink, a unique, discreet space where people affected by addiction feel safe to ask for help.

As our Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting people in recovery to volunteer, build confidence, and progress towards employment, while making sure our services are powered by well-trained, supported volunteers.

About the role

This is a hands-on, people-focused role coordinating volunteers across Forward Trust services in Liverpool. You’ll recruit, train, mentor and deploy volunteers, many of whom are using volunteering as part of their recovery journey.

The role includes occasional evening and weekend work, and representing Forward Trust at volunteer and business forums.

What you’ll be doing

• Recruit, induct, train and mentor volunteers across Forward Trust services in Liverpool
• Act as lead mentor, supporting volunteers’ development, wellbeing and progression towards employment
• Coordinate volunteer placements, ensuring appropriate training, supervision and support, particularly at The Brink
• Organise and deliver volunteer training events (currently three per year)
• Maintain accurate volunteer records (DBS, right to work, training, contact details) and manage relevant databases
• Track volunteer progress and provide data and reporting for funders and internal reviews
• Develop volunteer incentives and social events with management support
• Contribute to audits, reporting and continuous service improvement

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting, coordinating or mentoring volunteers
• Strong organisational skills and confidence managing records and data
• A people-centred approach with excellent communication skills
• Commitment to recovery-focused, inclusive and values-led services
• Willingness to work flexibly when required

You’ll be part of a unique, community-based recovery service making a real difference across Liverpool. This role offers the chance to support people in recovery to rebuild confidence, gain experience and move towards employment, all within a supportive, values-driven organisation where your work has visible impact and purpose every day.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Want a role where you can genuinely change lives?

We’re looking for a Hostel In-Reach Recovery Worker to join our team on a full-time basis (35 hours per week), supporting adults with drug and alcohol needs who are living in supported accommodation hostels across Thanet and Canterbury.

You’ll work within an integrated healthcare framework, supporting people with high complexity, trauma, and barriers to engagement. With a smaller caseload, you’ll be able to offer enhanced, flexible, trauma-informed support to those most at risk of rough sleeping.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering 1:1 and group interventions tailored to individual needs
• Completing risk, initial and comprehensive assessments to inform treatment journeys
• Coordinating care with housing teams, healthcare, primary care and partner agencies
• Supporting service users with housing, benefits, training, employment and health access
• Motivating clients to engage with services and progress their care plans
• Working collaboratively to achieve outcomes and commissioner targets

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with substance misuse, complex needs or vulnerable adults
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed approaches
• Confidence working across multi-disciplinary partnerships
• Ability to manage caseloads, KPIs and high-quality case recording
• A proactive, solution-focused approach and commitment to integrated working

The role also involves

• Flexible working, including some evenings/weekends
• Occasional travel across your project cluster (with reasonable notice)
• Strong focus on safeguarding, quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Accurate documentation and data capture to evidence outcomes

If you’re passionate about recovery, value collaboration, and want the time to deliver meaningful, person-centred support, we’d love to hear from you.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Want a role where your work genuinely changes lives?

We’re looking for a Recovery Navigator to support people on probation as they navigate recovery, rebuild stability, and reduce re-offending.

This role is remote-based, with regular travel across London boroughs to meet service users at hubs and probation-mandated locations. You’ll work as part of a flexible, multi-disciplinary team delivering high-impact support across London’s probation clusters.

This is a varied, people-focused role where no two days look the same.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a diverse caseload of adult male prison leavers and people on community orders
• Completing comprehensive assessments and co-creating SMART, recovery-focused action plans
• Delivering 1:1 support, group work and virtual sessions
• Building trust, motivation and continuity of contact throughout the recovery journey
• Signposting and liaising with probation staff and partner agencies to ensure sustained engagement with treatment
• Maintaining accurate, timely records using Refer and Monitor systems
• Supporting people with complex needs, including co-occurring mental health challenges
• Some RNs will act as subject matter experts (e.g. BAME communities, chemsex), supporting colleagues across the service

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting people with substance use, mental health or complex needs
• Confidence working independently while collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong assessment, planning and engagement skills
• Flexibility to work London-wide (not limited to one cluster)
• Comfortable working remotely, with occasional travel for training

You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation where your work has real impact, supporting people to rebuild their lives and reduce re-offending. We offer flexible working, a supportive multi-disciplinary team, and opportunities to develop specialist expertise while working across a varied and meaningful caseload.

This is a role where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and the work you do genuinely makes a difference every day.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

All probation-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 6-12 weeks to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.

Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - 

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
  
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter 
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) 
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Diversity at Forward Trust

Do you believe strong relationships can change lives?

We’re looking for a Part Time (17.5) Hours) Family Connections Worker based in Kent to deliver tailored, client-centred support to adult men and young men within the Criminal Justice System. You’ll focus on Family and Significant Others interventions as part of a wider Personal Well-Being Service.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a caseload and delivering individualised, client-centred support
• Completing risk, initial and comprehensive assessments and care planning
• Delivering 1:1 sessions and structured group programmes
• Working closely with Probation and partner agencies to achieve measurable outcomes
• Contributing to service targets set by Forward, Interventions Alliance and local commissioners

What success looks like

• High-quality delivery of Family & Significant Others programmes
• KPIs met on time, with caseloads well planned and prioritised
• Strong multi-agency working and outcome-focused practice
• Clear, accurate and audit-ready case records

What you’ll bring

• Experience delivering interventions within criminal justice, wellbeing or family services
• Confidence facilitating 1:1 and group work
• Strong assessment, planning and risk-management skills
• A collaborative, proactive and solution-focused approach
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel across Kent with reasonable notice

You’ll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, delivering meaningful work that strengthens relationships, improves wellbeing, and supports lasting change.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

All probation-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 6- 16 weeks to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.

Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.

Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives in Cardiff?

We’re looking for a full-time (35 hours) Housing Interventions Worker based at the Cardiff Probation Office to help men on probation secure safe, sustainable housing and prevent homelessness. You’ll work closely with prisons, probation, and housing colleagues to deliver high-quality, person-focused support that reduces reoffending.

What you’ll do:

• Provide 1-2-1 housing advice and interventions for men on probation or soon-to-be released from custody.
• Complete comprehensive housing needs assessments and develop action plans to improve housing outcomes.
• Source and manage properties in the private rented sector, ensuring they meet legal and safety standards.
• Liaise with landlords, local authorities, and support agencies to secure the best housing options.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice, meet targets, and reduce reoffending.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong knowledge of housing systems and welfare benefits.
• Experience providing advice on housing, re-housing, and welfare support.
• Skilled at assessing clients’ needs, including complex cases involving substance use or mental health issues.
• Experience creating support plans that help clients maintain their tenancy.
• Confidence working with adults facing multiple disadvantages, including homelessness, unemployment, and recovery challenges.

Join us in Cardiff as a Housing Interventions Worker and help men secure housing, rebuild their lives, and reduce reoffending. Make a real impact, apply today!

Please see attached Job Description for full details

All probation-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 6-8 weeks to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.

Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.

Want a role where your work genuinely changes lives?

We’re looking for a Recovery Navigator to support people on probation as they navigate recovery, rebuild stability, and reduce re-offending.

This role is remote-based, with regular travel across London boroughs to meet service users at hubs and probation-mandated locations. You’ll work as part of a flexible, multi-disciplinary team delivering high-impact support across London’s probation clusters.

This is a varied, people-focused role where no two days look the same.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a diverse caseload of adult male prison leavers and people on community orders
• Completing comprehensive assessments and co-creating SMART, recovery-focused action plans
• Delivering 1:1 support, group work and virtual sessions
• Building trust, motivation and continuity of contact throughout the recovery journey
• Signposting and liaising with probation staff and partner agencies to ensure sustained engagement with treatment
• Maintaining accurate, timely records using Refer and Monitor systems
• Supporting people with complex needs, including co-occurring mental health challenges
• Some RNs will act as subject matter experts (e.g. BAME communities, chemsex), supporting colleagues across the service

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting people with substance use, mental health or complex needs
• Confidence working independently while collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong assessment, planning and engagement skills
• Flexibility to work London-wide (not limited to one cluster)
• Comfortable working remotely, with occasional travel for training

You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation where your work has real impact, supporting people to rebuild their lives and reduce re-offending. We offer flexible working, a supportive multi-disciplinary team, and opportunities to develop specialist expertise while working across a varied and meaningful caseload.

This is a role where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and the work you do genuinely makes a difference every day.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

All probation-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 6-12 weeks to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.

Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.

Are you passionate about helping people on probation rebuild their lives and navigate recovery? Join The Forward Trust as a Recovery Navigator, working as part of a flexible, multi-disciplinary team making a real difference across London.

As a Recovery Navigator, you’ll be based within the boroughs of Ealing & Hillingdon, Brent, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster, travelling between local probation delivery units as part of your day-to-day work.

This is an in-person, community-based role, giving you the opportunity to meet clients face-to-face, build trust, and help them access the services they need.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll manage a diverse caseload of adult male prison leavers and those on community orders, providing tailored support to help them engage with treatment and sustain positive change. Your responsibilities will include:
• Completing comprehensive assessments and creating collaborative action plans
• Delivering one-to-one and group interventions (including virtual sessions)
• Maintaining accurate and timely records
• Offering practical support and advocacy, from completing referral forms and attending appointments to liaising with partner agencies
• Providing advice, guidance and information that empowers individuals to act and progress
• Delivering motivational interventions to build recovery skills and confidence

About the Service

The London Dependency and Recovery Service is designed to bridge the gap between probation and community substance misuse services. Rather than duplicating existing provision, our goal is to ensure access and sustained engagement with statutory and community partners, supporting individuals towards controlled dependent behaviour or abstinence and ultimately reducing re-offending.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting individuals with substance misuse or complex needs
• Strong communication and partnership-building skills
• A flexible, proactive approach and commitment to empowering others
• Ability to work across multiple sites within London

At Forward, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. You’ll receive ongoing training, the chance to specialise, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of others.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Be the link that keeps people connected to care.

RECONNECT supports people leaving prison to access the healthcare and wellbeing services they need to rebuild their lives. From GP registration to mental health referrals and wider community support, we ensure no one falls through the gaps at a critical transition point.

We’re looking for a highly organised, proactive Data Administrator to join our East of England team in a fully remote, part-time role (28 hours per week). This is an opportunity to make a real impact while working flexibly from home.

About the Role

As Reconnect EoE Data Administrator, you’ll play a central role in managing referrals, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring smooth communication between prisons, probation, healthcare providers and community services.

This is more than a data role; it’s about enabling safe transitions and better outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, process and triage referrals from prison healthcare, probation and partner agencies
• Manage the Single Point of Contact (email & phone)
• Add and maintain assessments for the Reconnect EoE Team
• Maintain accurate, secure and audit-ready records
• Support clear referral pathways across all settings
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting, KPIs and quality standards
• Work collaboratively with healthcare, probation and voluntary sector partners
• Support training of RECONNECT workers and trainees
• Assist with safeguarding processes and risk monitoring

What We’re Looking For

• Strong administrative and data management skills
• Experience using secure databases and case management systems
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• A trauma-informed, non-judgemental communication style
• A collaborative team player committed to high-quality service delivery

By joining RECONNECT, you’ll become part of a purpose-driven service that plays a vital role in breaking the cycle of crime. Your work will directly support safer transitions from prison to community healthcare, helping individuals access coordinated, person-centred support at a critical time in their lives. You’ll work within a collaborative, values-led team committed to quality, continuous improvement and making a genuine, measurable difference every day.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Looking for a kitchen role that’s more than just cooking?

The Brink Café in Liverpool city centre is on the hunt for a talented Casual Chef to whip up fresh, healthy, homemade food for our café and special events. Work Saturdays, with occasional weekday cover and ad hoc evenings, perfect for chefs who love variety and creativity.

At The Brink, you’ll be part of a unique, award-winning dry café bar that’s a safe, welcoming space for the Recovery Community while serving the general public. It’s a place where food, creativity, and community come together, and where your skills can make a real difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prep, cook, and serve delicious café dishes and event menus
• Work independently in the kitchen while maintaining high standards
• Support volunteers and share your kitchen know-how
• Keep the kitchen spotless, cleaning, stock rotation, and HACCP records
• Assist with ordering, stock management, and menu improvements
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service
• Promote The Brink’s services, events, and wellbeing activities

Please note this is a casual contract – no set working hours or working pattern. This is a 0-hour position, with work offered as and when needed to cover staff annual leave, sickness, and events. Please also note that availability to work every Saturday is required as part of this role.

About You

• Experienced in kitchen operations and food hygiene
• Highly organised with great timekeeping
• Confident cooking solo and supervising volunteers
• Passionate about fresh, healthy food and great customer experiences
• Flexible to work weekends, evenings, and special events

The Brink is Liverpool’s first award-winning dry café bar, offering a vibrant, supportive, and unique environment. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, influence the menu, and contribute to a space that supports both recovery and wellbeing. It’s more than just a café, it’s a hub where food, community, and creativity meet.

If you’re ready to cook, inspire, and be part of something truly different, we want to hear from you!

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Do you want to make a real difference in people’s recovery journeys?

The Bridges is Forward’s residential substance misuse treatment centre, supporting adults (18+) of all genders to achieve and maintain abstinence from drugs and alcohol.

We deliver a structured 3–6 month programme grounded in 12-step principles, Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) and Seeking Safety, helping people build the skills, confidence and stability for long-term recovery.

We’re now looking for a Support Worker to join our dedicated residential team on a part time basis (12 hours) 

As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital part in the day-to-day running of our 24/7 residential rehabilitation unit, offering practical, emotional and therapeutic support to residents.

You’ll work on a rota basis, covering day and evening shifts, with lone-working responsibilities at times (supported by an on-call system).

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting residents with their recovery, boundaries and behaviour expectations
• Supervising and administering prescribed medications
• Facilitating check-in/check-out sessions and structured interventions
• Carrying out drug, alcohol and breathalyser testing
• Maintaining a safe, secure and therapeutic environment
• Recording and sharing information accurately through handovers and systems
• Responding calmly and effectively to incidents and risks
• Accompanying residents to appointments and activities when required

What we’re looking for

• A strong understanding of recovery, risk management and therapeutic boundaries
• Confidence working independently and as part of a wider team
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills
• A proactive, solution-focused approach

Join us and make a real impact. Every shift is a chance to inspire and support residents on their journey to reclaim their lives. Bring your compassion, dedication, and skills to make a lasting difference.

 Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - 

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
  
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter 
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) 
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Diversity at Forward Trust

Ready to start a career that changes lives, including your own?

We’re looking for a Trainee Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team at HMP Send. This full-time (35 hours) role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience, structured training and a recognised qualification (subject to criteria), all while making a real difference within a prison setting.

You’ll be assigned to a dedicated service unit and supported throughout your traineeship by an experienced team member. Through structured mentoring, regular reviews and practical learning, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to become fully competent in your role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Shadowing experienced practitioners in a live service environment
• Carrying out risk, initial and comprehensive assessments
• Supporting service users to shape personalised treatment and release plans
• Delivering 1:1 interventions and co-facilitating group programmes
• Planning and managing your caseload effectively
• Reviewing ongoing care alongside healthcare professionals and partner agencies
• Accurately collecting and recording data for audit, research and reporting

You’ll develop skills in:

• Substance misuse and mental health group facilitation
• Understanding KPIs and contributing to service targets
• Integrated, multi-disciplinary working
• Maintaining high-quality, audit-ready case documentation
• Risk awareness, safeguarding and confidentiality
• Second signatory processes and oral swab testing (where required)

This traineeship offers a structured and supportive development journey, combining practical, on-the-job experience.

You’ll receive regular progress reviews to ensure you stay on track, alongside dedicated mentoring to support your growth. As part of the programme, there is a compulsory therapy element, and as the service operates seven days a week, weekend working will be required on a rota basis.

This is more than a traineeship, it’s a launchpad into a rewarding career in health and wellbeing within the criminal justice system.

If you’re compassionate, motivated and ready to grow professionally while supporting others to rebuild their lives, apply today.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.

Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.

Join The Forward Trust and make a real difference!

We are looking for a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join The Forward Trust at HMP Send, Surrey, working full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

In this role, you’ll deliver clinical and psychosocial substance misuse services within a trauma-informed, recovery-focused framework, supporting female service users with substance misuse and low-level mental health needs. You’ll help them build healthier futures both inside the prison and as they transition back into the community.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage your own caseload, delivering 1:1 and group interventions tailored to individual needs
• Conduct assessments, co-produce care plans, and provide harm reduction advice
• Facilitate release planning and through-care support for service users returning to the community
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across mental health, healthcare, and the prison
• Ensure accurate, timely recording of outcomes and data to track the impact of your work

About you:

• Compassionate, proactive, and solution-focused
• Comfortable working within a multi-disciplinary, high-security environment
• Ready to work weekends on a rota basis
• Committed to completing the Drug and Alcohol Workforce Development Programme

At The Forward Trust, you’ll be part of a skilled, diverse team making a tangible impact on people’s lives. You’ll have access to professional development opportunities, including the DAWFDP, and a supportive environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

This role is more than a job, it’s a chance to change lives, support recovery, and contribute to safer communities.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.

Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.