Forward Trust

Hertfordshire RECONNECT Worker (Maternity Cover) Location: Hertfordshire Salary: £24,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time About The Role Are you passionate about supporting people as they transition from custody back into the community? Join Forward Trust as a RECONNECT Worker (12-month maternity cover), delivering an inclusive, person-centred service that helps individuals access the health, wellbeing and support networks they need to thrive after release. You will provide tailored advice, guidance and care planning for people 12 weeks pre-release and up to 6 months post-release, ensuring they connect with the right services, from substance use support to mental and physical healthcare. What You ll Do Process referrals, complete detailed needs assessments and update referrers on outcomes. Create bespoke care plans and offer continued support to service users after release. Manage a diverse caseload, supporting reintegration and engagement with local healthcare and wellbeing services. Assist the Team Leader with recruitment and training of prison peer supporters. Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare teams, prison staff, Offender Management and other key partners. Keep accurate and concise case notes, assessments, care plans and risk assessments. Support the development of clear referral pathways across internal and external agencies. Contribute to safe, holistic service delivery and share best practice with colleagues. Refer service users to the Forward Meet & Greet service and support Meet at the Gate releases. Ensure individuals are fully connected with community services in preparation for release. What You Bring A full UK driving licence (essential). Strong organisational skills and confidence managing a busy caseload. Excellent communication and partnership-working abilities. A compassionate, inclusive and proactive approach to supporting people with complex needs. Make a real impact at a pivotal moment in someone s life. Apply now and help build safer, healthier futures. Please note: Prison Vetting is required for this role which is managed by HMPPS & can take between 8-12 weeks to process. Please see attached Job Description for full details About Us 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) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.ml

Team Leader - Housing Support Team - East Kent Location: East Kent Salary: £27,992 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time About The Role Are you ready to lead a dedicated team making a real impact on people s lives across East Kent? We re looking for a proactive, supportive and organised Team Leader to line-manage our Housing Support Workers and work closely with the Service Manager to deliver a high-quality, outcome-driven service. The overarching aim of the project is to increase the number of people entering structured drug and alcohol treatment while helping them maintain stable and secure housing, and you ll play a key part in driving this forward. What you ll be doing You ll ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the East Kent Housing Support service by: Allocating caseloads and managing a small number of complex cases Supporting, developing and motivating your team Meeting performance targets set by Forward and Grant Funding Commissioners Ensuring data accuracy and on-time reporting Deputising for the Service Manager when needed and acting as the most senior on-site representative Collaboration is at the heart of the role. You ll work closely with Local Authority Housing Teams, partner agencies and other Forward departments to ensure clients receive the best possible support and continuity of care. What success looks like You ll help deliver key outcomes, including: Improved recovery rates for people in structured treatment Reduced unplanned discharge from treatment where housing needs are a factor Better support for people in temporary accommodation with substance misuse needs Fewer accommodation losses linked to substance misuse Improved access to sustainable, suitable housing Reduced unmet housing need for those in drug and alcohol treatment Stronger evidence and understanding of effective housing-related interventions What we re looking for Someone who s confident, flexible and committed, able to travel across East Kent when needed, build strong professional relationships, and uphold the high standards expected of this trusted position. If you're ready to lead with purpose and support people towards recovery and secure housing, we d love to hear from you. We reserve the right to close this advert, so early applications are encouraged About Us 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) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.