Support for ex-offenders

Help finding work

Our Unlocking Opportunities page provides you with a range of live employment opportunities with employers who are committed to recruiting ex offenders.

We’ll support you every step of the way to increase your chances of gaining employment.

Click the link below to find out more.

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Additional Support

Connect to Work

Connect to Work is a government-funded employment programme, it helps individuals to overcome barriers to employment and move closer to finding meaningful, sustainable work.

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Pre-employment support

If you're not quite ready for work, there are lots of support options available, click the link below to find out more.

Pre-employment support services

Information for prison leavers

Find information on homelessness support, money/benefits, drug and alcohol support, pre-employment support, transport options and additional support.

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Get Into Construction - Onsite Construction Hub Programme

Build Your Career in Construction!
The Leicestershire Construction Skills Hub is offering a free, three-week entry programme into the construction sector.

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Inclusive employers

View our list of inclusive employers who are committed to offering fair opportunities to ex-offenders who apply for their jobs.

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Transport solutions

Increase your employment options with these transport solutions.

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GamCare East Midlands

GamCare provide a full range of free, flexible services to support anyone affected by gambling harms across the East Midlands, including one-to one, face-to-face therapeutic support and treatment and group based Gambling Recovery Courses.

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Considering self-employment

If you're interested in becoming self employed there are several support options available.

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Help for young people at risk of offending

Support for young people aged 10 to 17 to prevent involvement in crime or anti-social behaviour. Our aim is to help young people make positive choices and avoid the criminal justice system.

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