Forward Trust

About Forward Trust

🚀 We’re Hiring: Peer Mentors (Lived Experience Roles)



Have you overcome challenges in life and want to use your experience to inspire others? We’re recruiting Peer Mentors with lived experience to support people on probation in the community or preparing for release from prison.



Your lived experience could include (but isn’t limited to):



The Criminal Justice System (personally or through family)
Mental health challenges
Addiction or recovery journeys
Supporting loved ones affected by these issues




As a Peer Mentor, you’ll:

✨ Walk alongside Service Users (SUs) to appointments and community activities

✨ Provide encouragement and advocacy to those at risk of disengaging

✨ Coach and mentor SUs to build confidence, motivation, and self-belief

✨ Support positive reintegration through tailored activities (e.g., gym sessions, volunteering, places of worship)

✨ Empower people to move away from negative influences and create brighter futures



💡 Why Join Us?



Access to professional training & CPD opportunities
Work towards a Level 2 Award in Mentoring
Be part of a supportive, values-driven team where your story makes a difference




🧩 What We’re Looking For:



No formal qualifications required
Excellent listening skills & a non-judgmental approach
Lived experience (e.g., criminal justice, mental health, addiction, or supporting family through these)
A passion for helping others turn their lives around




If you’re ready to use your journey to empower others, we’d love to hear from you.



👉 Apply now and be part of real change.