Ex-offenders & Employability

Course Aims

To provide practitioners with an introduction to the specific legislation relating to working with Ex-offenders & Employment.

Course Objectives

Participants will leave with a working knowledge of the Criminal Justice Act in relation to spent convictions and a toolkit of strategies to support ex-offenders in making successful employment applications

Course Content

By the end of the session practitioners will;

• Have a thorough understanding of the Criminal Justice Act in relation to Ex- Offenders seeking employment
• Know how to disclose a criminal record
• Be equipped to formulate a strong application for employment
• Recognise what employers are looking for & identify a job ready applicant
• Be able to identify relevant external organisations to approach for further information

Duration

One Day

Who is it for?

Youth Offending Team Professionals, Careers Specialist Staff, Social Workers, Housing Advice Workers, Connexions Practitioners and all other statutory & voluntary professionals working with Ex-Offenders