Recovery Worker - Ashford

Recovery Worker - Ashford

Permanent26,000

Were looking for a Recovery Worker to join our team in Ashford, working full time, 35 hours per week. Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive and lasting changes in their lives? In this role, youll support adults aged 18+ experiencing drug and/or alcohol-related issues, working as part of an integrated healthcare team to provide person-centred support.

What youll be doing

• Managing your own caseload and supporting clients throughout their recovery journey
• Completing assessments, risk assessments and care plans
• Delivering structured 1:1 interventions and group sessions
• Providing harm reduction advice, guidance and practical support
• Helping clients access housing, benefits, employment, training, healthcare and community services
• Working closely with healthcare professionals, probation and partner agencies
• Reviewing care plans and supporting positive outcomes
• Maintaining accurate records and working towards service targets and KPIs

What were looking for

• Someone who is empathetic, motivated and committed to making a difference
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to manage your own caseload and work independently
• A collaborative approach to working with healthcare professionals and partner agencies
• Good organisational skills and a proactive approach
• A commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel to other projects within your cluster, with reasonable notice

If youre passionate about recovery and want to help people move towards healthier, more positive futures, wed love to hear from you!

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
• Support for Families We support our employees through every stage of family life by offering enhanced maternity and paternity pay for eligible employees who have completed 26 weeks' continuous service, alongside family-friendly policies and a supportive, inclusive workplace. If you'd like more information about our family-friendly benefits, please contact our Recruitment Team at
• 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.

Please note that remote roles may require occasional travel for site visits, training and meetings.

Diversity at Forward Trust

The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with Lived Experience of addiction, offending, or homelessness.Some of our roles may require a minimum period of sustained recovery (normally around 3 years). This is assessed on a case-by-case basis, and exceptions may be considered depending on the role and individual circumstances.

When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.

To find out more about Forwards commitment to being an inclusive employer and our current EDI strategy clickhere .

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

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.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. Forward Trust follow safer recruitment practices and support a culture of openness and accountability.