The Forward Trust

MPACT and Families Coordinator Location: Kent Salary: £27,992 per annum plus benefits Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time We are recruiting for MPACT and Families Coordinator - East Kent This can be based at any of our East Kent Hubs click apply for full job details

Suffolk Reconnect Worker Location: Suffolk Salary: £24,000 per annum plus benefits Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time We are recruiting for a Suffolk Reconnect Worker. We are Forward, the social enterprise that empowers people to break the cycle of crime and addiction to move forward and live fulfilling lives click apply for full job details

Overview We are The Forward Trust (formerly RAPt and Blue Sky), 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 30 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. Forward Trust delivers services within the Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS) as part of the Ministry of Justice's new probation system, procured by Regional Probation Directors to provide flexible, responsive services to help break the cycle of reoffending. What you will be doing? As a Team Leader in the Dependency and Recovery Services, you will be working within a hybrid model as part of a flexible, multi-disciplinary team, working in person and travelling across the probation delivery units: Hull, Bridlington, Goole, Beverley, HMP Hull/Humber. You will work across these areas and some work may be delivered virtually; however, this is an in-person service, and your role is key in supporting staff and developing stakeholder relationships. The service is designed to improve engagement of clients into treatment services and 'bridge the gap' between probation and substance misuse services in the community by offering practical assistance and ongoing support through a range of timebound, enforceable, and motivational interventions. You will be managing a team of practitioners who will be delivering Dependency and Recovery Services to adult males under probation supervision, supporting them to implement their action plan and navigate their recovery journey. Just like you, they will build and maintain positive working relationships with their probation practitioner colleagues and all stakeholders involved in their Service User's care. You will need to be fully embedded within probation offices to promote the work we do. You will provide visible team leadership, travelling across the locations you are responsible for, attending essential meetings and ensuring smooth project delivery so that your team is providing a high-quality service. Our service success is dependent on appropriate staff recruitment, development, retention, and practice. You are responsible for ensuring that you are highly people-focused, providing coaching and all practical supports that enable your staff to thrive in conjunction with the service manager. What we are looking for? Demonstrable experience in the management of teams, performance, and development. Genuine interest and experience in motivating and developing people. Experience in key relationship management both internally and externally. Knowledge and experience of implementing formal procedures and policies. Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills. Project and time management skills. Knowledge of the issues facing service users in the criminal justice sector. Demonstrable experience of managing high caseloads, carrying out risk/comprehensive assessments, SMART action plans, and effective case records. What we offer Training opportunities and career development. Flexible working. Simply Health Cashback 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. Season Ticket Loan Scheme. 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). Person specification Team Leader for DR - YATH

Employment Coach Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: HMP The Mount Working Hours: 35 per week, Monday-Friday Salary: From £25,902 per annum Benefits We value the dedication and commitment of our employees by rewarding them with market-leading pay and benefits. We provide comprehensive training e.g., the Level 4 Employability Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard and opportunities to progress in the Employment Services Division. We also offer: Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Electric car scheme 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) The Forward Trust is a fast-growing Matrix Standard accredited, ERSA Employability Awards 2020 Highly Commended vocational training, skills and employability provider. We also deliver Information, Advice and Guidance- IAG (Careers Advice) services in 18 prisons. We are looking for one individual for our IAG service at HMP The Mount. The Role - Employment Coach: We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, go getting and very practical individuals who are committed to delivering high quality information, advice and guidance and progressing prisoners into good quality careers in custody and employment upon release that will help them succeed in their lives. We want people who genuinely care about the people they are supporting and not just going through the motions. We are looking for people who are experienced in working in prisons. As an IAG Advisor you will be helping residents/prisoners/learners progress into an exciting career in custody by providing information, advice and guidance, employability support, job search, confidence building and interview skills support. Person Specification - Employment Coach: Experience in providing IAG and careers advice through one to one, group work or coaching as part of induction, reviews and pre release. Experience of working to targets and quality standards in the careers/ employability sector Motivating, inspiring and enthusing clients/customers to progress into great jobs The ability to multitask and manage a diverse case load of learners/prisoners/residents in a prison setting Excellent communication skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire others. A tenacious approach and an understanding of how employers recruit and select based on talent Good administration, IT and organisational skills and member of the IEP

Wellbeing Peer Coordinator (Probation Services) - £26,008 per annum - Lincolnshire - Full Time, Permanent The Forward Trust is a social enterprise and UK leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment services to offenders. We deliver treatment, recovery and wellbeing support in prisons and in the community, which includes advice, counselling, group work and intensive treatment...... click apply for full job details