Trainee Recovery Worker

TipTopJob; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recovery services organization in Market Drayton is seeking a Trainee Recovery Worker to support individuals seeking to make positive changes in their lives. This role offers on-the-job training, structured guidance, and a nationally recognized qualification. Candidates should have empathy, strong communication skills, and a commitment to professional growth. The organization offers flexible working, comprehensive training, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

25 days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• At least two years of abstinence from substances, if applicable.
• Understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults in recovery.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload effectively.
• Review ongoing care and treatment collaboratively.
• Co-facilitate group sessions to a professional standard.

Skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Commitment to recovery

Job description

Overview

Location: Cheshire

Salary: A GBP 22,234.20 rising to A GBP 22,932 per annum after 6 weeks of employment

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 5 th November 2025

This role is based in Tern Hill, Market Drayton, Shropshire

Are you passionate about helping others make positive changes in their lives?

Join Forward Trust as a Trainee Recovery Worker and start your journey toward a rewarding career supporting people in recovery.

As part of this traineeship, youll learn on the job by shadowing experienced colleagues within one of our dedicated business units. Youll receive structured guidance, mentoring, and ongoing support to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to become fully competent in the role.

What Youll Learn and Do

As a Trainee Recovery Worker, youll gain hands:on experience and build confidence in key areas such as:

• Split your time between practical work experience and study, working toward a nationally recognised qualification (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Receive regular reviews to track your progress and ensure you stay on course to successfully complete the programme.
• Participate in compulsory therapy sessions as part of your personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing your own caseload effectively.
• Reviewing ongoing care and treatment in collaboration with healthcare and partner agencies.
• Co:facilitating group sessions and programmes to a professional standard.
• Working as part of a multi:disciplinary team to deliver integrated support.
• Recording and managing data for audit, research, and reporting purposes.
• Carrying out risk and needs assessments to inform individual treatment plans.
• Supporting clients in developing recovery and through:care plans tailored to their needs.
• Understanding the second signatory process and related procedures.

Youll be part of a supportive team environment where learning, collaboration, and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do.

About You

Were looking for individuals who are committed, empathetic, and motivated to build a career in recovery services. Youll have:

• (If applicable) At least two years of abstinence from all substances and a commitment to maintaining recovery.
• An understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults in recovery, including those with experience of offending or homelessness.
• A genuine commitment to equality, diversity, and confidentiality.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines.
• The confidence to set and maintain professional boundaries.
• A willingness to complete a nationally recognised qualification as part of the traineeship.

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.

Benefits

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 as an employee, we will offer you the following 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 ratad 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 contribution