Welcome

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime, addiction. unemployment 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.

Prison Employment Coach/ IAG Adviser HMP High Point (Suffolk) Starting Salary: £23K - £26K (depending on experience)   The Forward Trust is a fast growing Matrix Standard accredited, Information, Advice and Guidance, vocational training, skills and employability provider. We deliver IAG services in 9 prisons and provide impartial and independent careers advice to prisoners in custody.     We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and committed Advisor/Coach to oversee and deliver this exciting service.

The Forward Trust Employment Services Directorate is a fast growing Matrix Standard accredited, Ofsted Good rated, Information, Advice and Guidance, vocational training, skills and employability provider   IPS Employment Specialist *2  Medway Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Service £23,316 upwards   INNOVATIVE PROJECT TO HELP PEOPLE WITH HEALTH NEEDS BACK INTO WORK   Do you understand the importance of work and the vital role it can play in the lives of those with heath conditions or disabilities? Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service? Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful work?   If this sounds like you, then you might be ideal for our two IPS Employment Specialist roles.   Our IPS team aims to increase the number of people moving into employment from our specialist Substance Misuse Service in Medway The role will deliver supported employment to people in community treatment for substance use  using the Individual Placement and Support approach (IPS).

Are you passionate about helping people and looking for a new challenge? Do you want to work for a company where you are valued and be a person who can make a difference?   Prison Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Advisor: HMP Bullingdon (Oxfordshire) Starting Salary: £23K - £26K (depending on experience)   The Forward Trust is a fast growing Matrix Standard accredited, Information, Advice and Guidance, vocational training, skills and employability provider. We deliver IAG services in 18 prisons and provide impartial and independent careers advice to prisoners in custody.     We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and committed Advisor/Coach to oversee and deliver this exciting service.

The Forward Trust are a leading provider of Information, Advice and Guidance services (careers advice) in prisons to the Matrix Standard  delivering a wider range of vocational training, apprenticeships, enterprise and employability services in the community funded by the ESFA, devolved administrations, DWP and others.   Amenity Landscaping is a social enterprise owned by the Forward Trust and within our Employment Services Division.   Amenity Landscaping delivers grounds maintenance, gardening, facilities management and horticultural services on behalf of local authorities, social landlords and other partners.   Amenity Landscaping employs people with lived experience including ex-offenders, people in recovery and also the unemployed or NEET. All staff are employed on Forward Trust terms and conditions.

Are you passionate about helping people and looking for a new challenge?   Do you want to work for an organisation that believes in inspiring individuals to progress into rewarding and fulfilling careers?   HMP Aylesbury IAG Services (Prison delivery) Part time position: 15 hours a week Working Hours are: Monday to Friday 2-5pm  Salary- £23.000+  (pro rata'd for part time employees)   We are The Forward Trust (formerly RAPt and Blue Sky), 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. The Forward Trust is a fast-growing Matrix Standard accredited Employability, Vocational Training, Apprenticeships, and Careers Advice organisation.  We also deliver Information, Advice and Guidance (Careers Advice) services in prisons.  

Are you passionate about helping people and looking for a new challenge?   Do you want to work for an organisation that believes in inspiring learners to progress into rewarding and fulfilling careers?"   HMP Winchester IAG Services (Prison delivery), Full time position – 37 hours, Salary- 23K+ (More for those who are experienced) We are The Forward Trust (formerly RAPt and Blue Sky), 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. The Forward Trust is a fast-growing Matrix Standard accredited Employability, Vocational Training, Apprenticeships, and Careers Advice organisation.  We also deliver Information, Advice and Guidance (Careers Advice) services in prisons. We are looking for additional IAG Advisor to join our friendly team at HMP Winchester.

Are you passionate about helping people and looking for a new challenge?   Do you want to work for a company where you are valued and be a person who can make a difference?   Do you want deliver the new Multiply Programme?   Trainer/Tutor (Multiply): 29k+  Kent (Margate)   The Forward Trust is a fast growing Matrix Standard, vocational training, skills and employability provider.  We are in the process of bidding for new Multiply services in Kent and elsewhere. The overall objective of Multiply is to increase the levels of functional numeracy in the adult population across the UK.  The Forward Trust are seeking to deliver Multiply engagement and numeracy teaching activities across all cohort groups.  We are looking for qualified Tutors/Trainers with expertise and experience in teaching numeracy and building confidence to learners from disadvantaged groups (adult learners).