Recovery Navigator Location: HMP Millsike Salary : £24,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent 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 treat...
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Recovery NavigatorLocation: HMP MillsikeSalary: £24,000 per annumVacancy Type: PermanentWe 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 treat...
Recovery Navigator Location : London Salary: £25,154 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent We are recruiting for a Recovery Navigator inHammersmith & Fulham, Westminster. 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 i...
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Recovery Navigator Location: HMP Millsike Salary : £24,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent 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 treat...
Recovery Navigator Location : London Salary: £25,154 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent We are recruiting for a Recovery Navigator inHammersmith & Fulham, Westminster. 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 i...
Recovery Navigator Location : Ealing and Hilingdon Salary: £25,154 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent We are recruiting for a Recovery Navigator in Ealing and Hilingdon. 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...
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Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Location: HMP Highdown, Surrey, SM2 5PJ Salary: £25,154 per annum Vacancy Type: PermanentWe are recruiting for a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner at HMP Highdown. 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 servi...
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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 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. What you will be doing?:The Brink Liverpool is part of the Forward Trust which operate across the UK. There is nowhere else quite like The Brink or The Brink Café. The cafe serves a flourishing and established recovery community which links seamlessly with the general public, other partners and providers as well as the wider community including local residents. The Brink Cafe is based in Liverpool’s city centre and was set up in 2011, The Brink Café which is based in The Brink is an award-winning alcohol free café bar, originally , the first of its kind in the UK. As well as offering healthy food and many varieties of non-alcoholic drinks, the venue offers an opportunity for individuals with addiction problems a discrete way of seeking help and support. Many of the staff who have or currently work at the Brink are in recovery themselves. The Brink is a well-known and well-regarded central HUB which boasts an entertainment venue and space, offering activities such as open mic nights, film screenings, afternoon teas, holistic therapies, and forums & socials for a wide ranges of services and communities in the Liverpool City Region. We are looking an individual who can be flexible with a passion to learn and who is able to show empathy in line with the Brink community ethos. The opportunity to help and support those in recovery and who are seeking long term recovery is a big responsibility and therefore we welcome applicants who have had similar experiences or other instances of lived experience. The ideal person should be available from Sunday to Saturday for shifts including morning, evening and weekend work including the occasional later evening sessions. Be open to contributing to ideas and suggestions around events and ideas for business growth and development and be prepared to go the extra mile. To support the General Manager in order to provide services and events as well as helping out the chef with general kitchen and café duties. This role is to support the General Manager with the running of the Brink Café inc. event planning and delivery. Ensuring a high quality service delivery for all customers and clients. This role will require the flexibility to work shifts from Sunday to Saturday - including evenings and weekends. You may be asked to attend functions, events or deliver catering for needs of the business. What we are looking for?:We are looking for an individual with Supervisor experience to support and organise front of house staff , train staff in expected levels of customer service and maintain a happy and customer focused environment. Working in harmony with the organisation\\\\\\\'s values, respecting others and value diversity. We are looking for someone with the below skills and experience, these are desirable but not essential as we will offer training and induction. Leadership skills Running of day to day cafe service Supporting The Brink to achieve sales and profit targets as directed by the General Manager Support organised events to run efficiently Deputise in the General Manager\\\\\\\'s absence Supporting health and safety of the venue Ensure compliance with licencing laws and other statutory regulations What we offer:Training and development opportunities Flexible working Simply Health Cashback Scheme (Optional) £90 Monthly External Therapy Allowance 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) Person specification:JD - Cafe Supervisor July 2024 DH LMc v2 (2) Please see above the ful job description for this role for your own reference. Please note we reserve the right to close this role early.
Overview:Here at Clouds House, we recognise the courage it takes to seek help when experiencing an addiction and we do all that we can - from the first phone call, to the aftercare following a treatment episode - to ensure that clients’ needs are heard and understood in a way that their addictions had taken away from them. Nothing proves this more than the more than 600 clients looking to return for our annual reunion this year and share in the celebration of recovery in a marquee in our iconic Georgian grounds. That is why, when we are looking for our therapeutic team, we need skilled, attuned and empathic counsellors to carry and continue the unwavering culture of care and unflinching commitment to recovery that Clouds has become respected for. A role in Addictions Counselling is not always easy; it requires a level of resilience, strengthened by training, peer-led and managerial support and supervision, and a need for good self-care. At times there will be challenge, however the rewards are immeasurable. You will be part of a team prepared to support one another and offer the insights and feedback reflective of a healthy team culture, thus creating a robust therapeutic container for our clients to carry out the work needed to recovery. You will have completed a Level 4 qualification and have a passion for and understanding of 12 Step Philosophy/Facilitation and recovery communities. You will also hold clear professional boundaries and be practiced in modelling these for the safety and benefit or our clients. You will be highly effective in communication and information sharing and prepared to learn in an intensive environment. If you feel that you fit this description, get in touch - we would love to meet you. The full time salary for this role is £24,720 per annum. What you will be doing?:The Addictions Counsellor will be part of an inter-disciplinary team working over a 7-day week which will include evening on-call arrangements. The role will involve facilitating interpersonal group psychotherapy, individual counselling/case management sessions and structured psychoeducational sessions to our clients, alongside motivational support and an introduction to the 12-step philosophy and other mutual aid. In addition to this, as we know that family involvement produces positive recovery outcomes, the addictions counsellor will liaise with family members and carry out facilitated family work, as well as help family members understand the impact of addiction and access support for themselves. Attention to security, health and safety and risk will also be key aspects of the role. What we are looking for?:Understanding of addiction or willingness to learn Understanding of 12 Step Philosophy and 12 Step Facilitation. Ability to work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team Commitment to Trauma Informed Care Ability to engage effectively with addicted and recovering. populations, including holding strong professional boundaries, conflict resolution and working with challenging behaviour Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equality and diversity, confidentiality, health and safety Good observational and reporting skills Level 4 or training towards, counselling qualification Accreditation or membership with relevant professional body e.g. BACP What we offer:Training and development opportunities Flexible working 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 Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. Please note the closing date for this role is 28th February 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Person specification:Addictions Counsellor
Overview:Are you looking to earn while you learn? Do you want to help vulnerable people get their health needs met on release from custody? Maybe this role is just what you are looking for! 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 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. In 2020 Forward Trust introduced an exciting addition to the services provided to include IAPT mental health services, as recognition of dual diagnosis in our client group and to support those with low level mental health issues access support to achieve change. Forward Trust have been given an opportunity to deliver NHS RECONNECT services across the Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. What is RECONNECT? RECONNECT aims to address the health inequalities experienced by those released from prison. The service starts working with people before they leave prison, where they will have access to a RECONNECT worker, who helps them to make the transition to community-based services that will provide the health and care support that they need. The RECONNECT service was first announced in the NHS Long Term Plan (LTP) and is the biggest new investment in Health and Justice services for the past six years. The RECONNECT ambition is to support more people leaving prison to make the transition to community based services, ensuring that they continue to receive the care and support they need. What you will be doing?:In line with Forward Trust Equality, Diversity and Inclusion framework, this NHS commissioned RECONNECT service takes pride in recruiting those with lived experience be that of physical or mental ill health, substance misuse or the criminal justice system. The successful candidate will enrol onto an apprenticeship relevant to the role and that they are passionate about. You will support your colleagues providing a comprehensive, inclusive and bespoke RECONNECT service, including advice and guidance to Forward Trust clients across the following prisons: HMP Highpoint, Warren Hill and Hollesley Bay who need further support upon release. RECONNECT enables service users to access and sustain supportive interventions upon release from prison, whether that be physical or mental health in addition to general well-being support. The service will offer mentor link in, sign-posting, GP referrals, aftercare support and a connection to the wider Forward community. Following a referral 12-weeks prior to release, the service is to identify the service User’s needs via a robust assessment and then working in partnership with many agencies a bespoke care plan is created with the client at the centre. Some of the Key duties of the role are as follows: Process referrals and provide updates to referrer on assessment outcome Learn to conduct in-depth needs assessment for all suitable referrals Be supported to maintain contact and support Service Users as identified in assessment in preparation for and for 6 months post release. Ensure that a holistic service is delivered safely to our clients in line with individual and team targets. Working closely with your colleagues you will discuss and share best practice and fully engage with risk assessment processes to deliver a high quality service safely. To make referrals to Forward Trust Meet and Greet service Ensuring that service users are fully connected with local services in preparation for release into the community. What we are looking for?:Experience of supporting vulnerable adults (this may come from volunteering, student work placements or previous employment) Aptitude for working with vulnerable clients Ability to receive feedback Commitment to own learning and personal development Ability and willingness to learn Ability to work as part of a team An ability to set and maintain professional boundarie s What we offer:Alongside Simply Health coverage, and a contributory pension scheme to assist employees with their general health and well-being. We offer: Training opportunities and career development Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work 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:Suffolk RECONNECT Trainee Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
