We are Forward, the social enterprise that empowers people to break the cycle of crime and addiction to move forward and live fulfilling lives.  

Our aim is to reduce re-offending through a comprehensive, holistic and person centred package of support.

Our service is tailored to meet individual needs by delivering a range of programmes within the categories of Family and Significant others, Lifestyle and associates, Emotional Well Being and Social Inclusion.

This role is primarily responsible for the development and management of the Peer Mentor service and social inclusion category, whilst actively promoting this service across the county. You will be required to recruit, train and supervise the peer mentors.

You will be working within a team of practitioners and subcontractors, delivering Personal Well Being Services to support adult male prison leavers (pre/post release) and those on community orders.

You will be required to manage a diverse case load with a range of complexities and risk levels . You will be responsible for completing comprehensive assessments, creating a collaborative action plan, maintaining accurate record keeping throughout.

You will be responsible for adhering to the targets set by Forward and the local commissioners. Cooperative working relationships with other partner agencies and probation staff are vital to this role.

All probation-based roles will require enhanced DBS and HMPPS security vetting. Please note this process can take up to 3-6 weeks. All offers are subject to receiving both HMPPS vetting and DBS clearances.