Trainee Day Programme Facilitator

TipTopJob; Margate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social enterprise organization in Margate is seeking a Forward Trust Trainee to engage in a structured traineeship program. This role involves shadowing experienced team members, gaining practical experience, and participating in mentoring. Ideal candidates will be proactive, resilient, and have a commitment to completing a nationally recognised qualification. Flexible working and training opportunities are offered.

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

25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with length of service) plus Bank Holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)

Critical Illness Insurance

Qualifications

• Willing to complete a nationally recognised qualification.
• Clear communication and positive interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical work experience alongside studying for a nationally recognised qualification.
• Participate in compulsory therapy as part of the traineeship programme.
• Reviewing ongoing care and treatment, liaising with healthcare and other agencies.
• Supporting service users in developing recovery plans tailored to their needs.

Skills

Proactive

Resilient

Adaptable

Confident

Team Player

Open to Feedback

Innovative

Commitment to qualification

Job description

Location: Margate

Salary: GBP 12.21 per hour

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 24th September 2025

Our traineeship programme is designed to offer structured development, mentoring, and practical experience, enabling participants to progress into permanent roles at the end of the 12-month contract. All trainees are enrolled in an accredited training programme and invited to join the Forward Connect community.

As a Forward Trust Trainee, You Will

• Shadow experienced team members and receive guidance to develop competence in your assigned business unit.
• Gain practical work experience alongside studying for a nationally recognised qualification (subject to criteria).
• Receive mentoring, supervision, and regular progress reviews to ensure you meet your development goals.
• Participate in compulsory therapy as part of the traineeship programme.
• You will be supported to develop skills in:
• Planning and managing a caseload effectively.
• Reviewing ongoing care and treatment, liaising with healthcare and other agencies.
• Co-facilitating groups and programmes to required standards.
• Working in multi-disciplinary and integrated ways.
• Collecting and recording data for audit, research, and reporting purposes.
• Carrying out assessments and risk evaluations to inform treatment journeys and interventions.
• Supporting service users in developing recovery plans tailored to their needs.

What We're Looking For

• Proactive: Quick thinking and high initiative.
• Resilient: Learns from mistakes and adapts to challenges.
• Adaptable: Comfortable in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Confident: Clear communication and positive interpersonal skills.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively to achieve results.
• Open to Feedback: Willing to receive constructive feedback and develop professionally.
• Innovative: Continuously seeks better ways of working.
• Commitment to completing a nationally recognised qualification

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, a social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break cycles of crime and addiction to move forward. For over 25 years, we have been working with individuals to build positive lives, regardless of their past. We believe in lasting change, supporting thousands to find employment, rebuild relationships, and develop a sense of community.

Benefits

We are committed to our cause and the wellbeing of our employees. Joining us, you will enjoy:

• 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 Wellbeing Days (pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with length of service) plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme: Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years, up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Diversity at Forward Trust

We are committed to providing opportunities for everyone, including those with lived experience of addiction, offending, or homelessness. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage flexible working requests where possible.