about us

Our mission is to train and supply employment for ex offenders with the ultimate aim of reducing reoffending

Offering support, advise and guidance to learners on their journey from training to reliable employment their role involves liaising with learners before, during and after their release; and working collaboratively with partners in the criminal justice, construction and other sectors.

We have a team of dedicated Caseworkers who support individuals and help them to follow a plan, aiming to remove barriers to work and make the transition into employment as seamless as possible.

Our tailored, needs-based approach allows flexibility to our programme where we recognise that some participants will require more activity than others. This individualised support means we can become a constant figure in their journey to employment, which allows us to confidently put the right candidates forward for the right opportunities which impacts sustainability.

Our case managers work across the prison estate engaging with participants 6 months prior to release.

Their tailored role includes but is not limited to:

Programme mobilisation and employer engagement
Initial assessment of participants
Training and development in soft and hard skills including accredited training
Through the gate work and individual handovers to address known vulnerabilities in the weeks immediately after release
Targeted pre and post-employment support and skills training including:
- Managing stress
- Basic money management including budget planning
- Diagnosing barriers to employment and addressing any deficits
- Individual Learning plans
- Personal development
- Presentation and interpersonal skills
- Time Management
- Dispute resolution
- Confidence building
- Empathy and Friendliness
- CV writing + Disclosure letters, job application support and interview prep
- Information Advice and Guidance (IAG)
- Workshops in self-employment setup specifically for working in the construction industry – record keeping, tax return and CIS guidance
- Job Brokerage, sourcing opportunities and liaising with employers to match suitable participants
- Support handover to our social enterprise if the participant is going to join our in-house site team
- CSCS support including delivering or referring to the relevant Health & Safety Qualification, delivering practice sessions, test booking and ordering the card.
- Referral to other sector specific accredited training should it be required, e.g. asbestos awareness

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