About the Role
Help Change Lives. Build Recovery. Break the Cycle. We are looking for a passionate and motivated Recovery Programme Practitioner to join our award‑winning team delivering Y Bont, a therapeutic 12‑week abstinence‑based recovery programme based on the Incentivised Substance Free Living (ISFL) wing at HMP Swansea. This is a full‑time role (35 hours per week), primarily based at HMP Swansea, with occasional travel to other sites across South Wales. This is a unique opportunity to support men in custody who are ready to make lasting change, achieve abstinence, and build a positive future beyond prison.
Responsibilities
* Deliver structured 1:1 and group interventions focused on substance misuse recovery.
* Co‑facilitate the Y Bont Programme across multiple cohorts each year.
* Manage a caseload, assessments, care plans and progress reviews.
* Use trauma‑informed, harm‑reduction and abstinence‑based approaches tailored to individual needs.
* Work closely with prison staff, healthcare, probation, housing, employment and community partners.
* Support release planning and continuity of care into the community.
* Monitor outcomes, maintain accurate records and contribute to service targets.
* Help organise graduation ceremonies and family engagement events.
Qualifications
* Experience supporting people affected by substance misuse, recovery or criminal justice services.
* Strong communication and group facilitation skills.
* Experience managing caseloads and keeping accurate records.
* A collaborative approach and ability to build strong partnerships.
* Ability to speak Welsh would be advantageous but not essential.
* Existing valid prison clearance would also be advantageous but is not essential.
* Can work flexibly, including occasional cover at other South Wales locations such as Cardiff, Usk, Parc, Prescoed and community services.
Other Requirements
This role is subject to Enhanced DBS and HMPPS vetting clearance. All prison‑based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks. Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.
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× Wellbeing Days (pro rata 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 with employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years of service and up to 9% thereafter.
* Death in Service Payment (2× annual salary).
* Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria).
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