Trainee Day Programme Facilitator

About the Role

As a Trainee, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification, subject to eligibility criteria. You will be assigned to a business unit, where you will work alongside an experienced team member who will provide guidance, support and hands-on training across the various aspects of the role.

Through shadowing and practical experience, you will gain a better understanding of the role and develop the skills and confidence needed to become competent in your position. Throughout your traineeship, you will receive regular reviews to monitor your progress, identify development opportunities and ensure you remain on track to successfully complete the programme.

You will also be expected to undertake the compulsory therapy element as part of the traineeship. Your time will be divided between gaining valuable practical experience in the workplace and undertaking the necessary study towards your assigned qualification, subject to eligibility criteria. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is motivated to learn, eager to develop and committed to building a successful career.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, adaptable and enthusiastic individual who is keen to learn, take on new challenges and make the most of the development opportunities available throughout the traineeship. You will demonstrate a positive attitude, a willingness to learn from experience and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, able to respond positively to change and confident in communicating with colleagues. To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following personal attributes: Proactivity: You take initiative, think quickly and actively look for ways to contribute and get things done.

Resilience: You approach challenges positively, learn from mistakes and use these experiences to support your personal and professional growth. Adaptability: You can adjust to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Confidence: You communicate clearly and concisely, maintain positive eye contact and demonstrate confidence in your own abilities.

Teamwork: You work collaboratively and harmoniously with colleagues to achieve shared goals and deliver positive results. Openness to Feedback: You welcome constructive feedback and use it to improve your performance, develop your skills and build your confidence. Innovation: You are curious, open to new ideas and continually look for opportunities to improve the way things are done.

Commitment to Learning and Development: You are motivated to complete your traineeship, engage fully with the training provided and work towards achieving a nationally recognised qualification, subject to eligibility criteria. If you are enthusiastic about learning, committed to your development and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

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 [email protected] 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 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 Forward’s commitment to being an inclusive employer and our current EDI strategy click here . 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.