| Position | Employment Specialist - Medway |
| Posted | 12 May 2026 |
| Expired | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Company | The Forward Trust |
| Location | Medway | GB |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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Do you believe work can be a powerful part of recovery?
Were looking for an Employment Specialist to join a supportive, forward-thinking team in Medway, helping people in structured drug and alcohol treatment move into meaningful, sustainable employment. This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) where youll play a key part in helping individuals rebuild confidence, develop skills, and take positive steps toward long-term recovery through employment.
This isnt just about jobs, its about confidence, purpose, and long-term change.
Youll work with a caseload of around 25 clients, using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach (full training provided) to help people identify strengths, set goals, and take real steps into work that suits their preferences and recovery journey.
Youll also be out in the community, building relationships with employers, unlocking hidden opportunities, and making sure clients are matched to roles where they can thrive.
What youll be doing
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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. To find out more about Forwards 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. Our Commitment to Safeguarding
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.
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.
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.
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