Vacancy Information
Recovery Programme Practitioner (Y Bont) – HMP Swansea
Location: Swansea
Salary: A GBP 26,000 per annum
Closing date: 26 May 2026
About The Role
Help Change Lives. Build Recovery. Break the Cycle. We’re 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. If you’re committed to recovery, rehabilitation and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
* 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
What We’re Looking For
* 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 not essential
We actively value lived experience and welcome applications from people with experience of recovery and/or the criminal justice system.
Requirements and Additional Information
* This role is subject to Enhanced DBS and HMPPS vetting clearance
* Some flexibility is required, including occasional cover at other South Wales locations including Cardiff, Usk, Parc, Prescoed and community services
* 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
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