Help Change Lives. Build Recovery. Break the Cycle.
We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Recovery Programme (Y Bont) 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
Working as part of a small, dedicated team, you will:
- 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
We’re seeking someone who is organised, empathetic and confident delivering interventions in a challenging but rewarding environment. You’ll ideally have:
- 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
We actively value lived experience and welcome applications from people with experience of recovery and/or the criminal justice system.
Please Note
- 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
If you’re ready to help people rebuild their lives and be part of an inspiring recovery programme, apply today.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.
Please see attached Job Description for full details
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.