At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support to the Substance Misuse Team and manage data effectively.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs making a difference in rehabilitation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and a chance to contribute to meaningful work.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth in a supportive and impactful environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital service helping individuals overcome substance misuse challenges.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience with data management required.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 27000 £ per year.
Location: Shepherd’s Bush
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 11th of September 2026
We’re looking for an organised, proactive Administrator to join our Substance Misuse Team (SMS) at HMP Wormwood Scrubs on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week. This is a key role within a service delivering psychosocial interventions and accredited treatment programmes for people in prison affected by drug and alcohol misuse. You’ll play a central part in keeping the service running smoothly from managing data, records and reporting, to coordinating communications, supporting programme administration and helping the team meet key performance targets. If you’re highly organised, confident working with data and systems, and able to build strong working relationships across teams, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing:
- Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Substance Misuse Team
- Maintaining accurate data, records and monitoring information across internal systems
- Supporting reporting, performance monitoring and monthly statistics
- Coordinating programme attendance, invite letters and participant records
- Taking minutes in meetings and supporting wider team communications
Administrator - HMP Wormwood Scrubs employer: The Forward Trust
The Forward Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome challenges and achieve meaningful employment. Located in Medway and Gravesham, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training, and professional development opportunities. Join us to lead a passionate team, make a real difference in the community, and enjoy generous benefits including annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and wellbeing days.