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Trainee Recovery Worker - Part Time Location: Cheshire Salary: £20,548 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time Closing Date: 19th June 2026 Kickstart your career in recovery support with a structured traineeship at HMP Stoke Heath in Market Drayton, working 31 hours per week. This is a hands-on development role where you ll learn on the job, supported by experienced practitioners, while gaining the training, supervision, and qualification needed to build a career in recovery services. You ll be part of a supportive, recovery-focused team, gaining real experience of working with individuals on their recovery journey within a secure setting. What you ll be doing As a Trainee Recovery Worker, you ll shadow experienced staff and gradually build confidence in core aspects of the role, including: Managing and planning a caseload with increasing independence Supporting care reviews and working closely with community partners Co-facilitating group programmes and structured interventions Completing risk, initial, and comprehensive assessments Delivering 1:1 sessions and contributing to recovery planning Supporting access to clinical and therapeutic interventions Recording data accurately for audit, reporting, and research Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team What you ll get Structured training, mentoring, and regular supervision A clear development pathway towards a recognised qualification Protected time for study alongside practical experience Ongoing reviews to keep your learning and progress on track Mandatory therapeutic input as part of your traineeship This is a development-focused position designed to build your skills, confidence, and competence in recovery work. You ll be supported every step of the way while also contributing flexibly to team needs and taking on reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager. 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. 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 BHSF 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. 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.

Trainee Substance Misuse Recovery Worker Location: Cheshire Salary: £23,200 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 19th June 2026 This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in substance misuse recovery within a structured traineeship at HMP Stoke Heath, Market Drayton. This full-time role (35 hours per week) offers the chance to develop hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification (subject to criteria), supported throughout by experienced practitioners. You ll be embedded within a supportive team, shadowing a member of staff and receiving tailored guidance, supervision, and regular reviews to help you build confidence and competence in the role. A key part of the traineeship also includes undertaking compulsory therapy alongside your professional development. This is a balance of practical learning and study, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to progress into a qualified recovery worker role. What you ll be doing: Managing and planning a caseload with support and supervision Carrying out initial, risk, and comprehensive assessments to guide treatment and interventions Delivering 1:1 sessions and supporting group work/programme facilitation Co-facilitating structured recovery programmes Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and community partners Supporting recovery planning and throughcare for service users Assisting clients to access clinical and recovery-focused interventions Recording and maintaining accurate data for audit, reporting, and research purposes Taking on additional reasonable duties as required by your line manager What we re looking for: A motivated and resilient individual who is keen to learn and develop within a challenging but highly rewarding environment. You don t need previous experience in substance misuse work, just a commitment to supporting others and a willingness to develop your skills. What you ll get: A structured traineeship with full training, supervision, and mentoring, plus the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification while building real-world experience in recovery work. If you re ready to develop a meaningful career supporting recovery and rehabilitation, we d love to hear from you. 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. 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 BHSF 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. 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.