Interested in employing ex-offenders?

Employing anyone who has been convicted of offending is a big step, so we're sure you will have many questions for our team. However, the information below gives you more details on the benefits of employing ex-offenders.

 

Are there risks to employing ex-offenders?

There are risks to employing any potential staff member, not just ex-offenders from London Probation Trust. All of our ex-offenders are assessed on the sort of risk they could pose to a company and then only matched to jobs that they are suitable for. For example, someone convicted of fraud will not be referred to jobs in accounts departments.

 

Why would companies want ex-offenders from London Probation Trust to work for them?

Ex-offenders can fill skills and labour shortages that exist in many industries in London.  They are trained and motivated to succeed, with retention rates comparing favourably to those of non-offenders.

 

Employing ex-offenders can also enhance a company's reputation. It gives them a real opportunity to change their life for the better, and put a stop to their offending behaviour. Reducing re-offending has a significantly positive impact on the offender and the community.

 

The London Probation Employers’ Toolkit

London Probation Trust's Employers' Toolkit gives potential employers more information about the benefits of employing ex-offenders, and how to go about it.  The toolkit includes a "job stencil" for employers to complete with information of any forthcoming vacancies that London Probation Trust may be able to help you fill.

 

Download our Employers' Toolkit

 

Get in contact

We have a dedicated Employment and Skills team that is ready to help you. Our team can help you with:

 

  • A tailor made job brokerage service to suit your needs.
  • Matching and screening of ex-offenders to your vacancies - prior to you seeing them.
  • Full account management of your vacancy throughout the recruitment process
  • Aftercare service to ensure both you and the offender are supported.

 

If you are an employer interested in finding out more about employing ex-offenders, please email Emmanuel Mensah or Wayne Lewis at:

 

employability@london.probation.gsi.gov.uk