Trainee Day Programme Facilitator in Dover

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in Dover, Kent as a Trainee Day Programme Facilitator on a Full Time (35 hours), 12-month fixed term contract. Designed as a structured traineeship, this role offers hands‑on experience, professional development, and the chance to work towards a relevant qualification (subject to criteria), all within a supportive and guided environment. Throughout the traineeship, you will shadow an experienced team member who will provide ongoing guidance, supervision, and support as you learn the different aspects of the role. You will take part in regular reviews to ensure you are progressing successfully, alongside compulsory therapy as part of your development journey. The role combines practical, on‑the‑job learning with study towards your assigned qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to build a career in health, social care, or recovery‑focused services, while gaining real experience in a structured and supportive setting.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing a caseload effectively
• Undertaking risk, initial and comprehensive assessments to support treatment and intervention pathways
• Facilitating 1:1 sessions and group programmes
• Reviewing ongoing care and treatment in collaboration with healthcare professionals and partner agencies
• Working within multi‑disciplinary and integrated teams
• Supporting service users with recovery planning and through‑care needs
• Collecting, recording, and contributing data for audit, research, and reporting purposes

If you are compassionate, motivated, and eager to learn, this role offers a meaningful first step into a rewarding career where you can make a real difference while developing professionally.

About Forward Trust

We are The Forward Trust, a 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.

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)

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Diversity and Inclusion

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, including those with lived experience of addiction, offending, or homelessness. 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.

Eligibility and Screening

Employee screening and eligibility to work will depend on the role. You may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If successful in your application, you will be required to provide evidence of eligibility to work in line with the 'Eligibility to Work in the UK' requirements.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. Forward Trust follows safer recruitment practices and supports a culture of openness and accountability.