PROGRAMME
Second Chance Works
Specialist employability support for people with previous convictions, addressing confidence, disclosure and realistic employment opportunities.
Who This Programme Is For
Second Chance Works is for people with previous convictions who need specialist support to move towards sustainable employment.
Support focuses on rebuilding confidence, understanding disclosure and identifying realistic, achievable routes into work.
How The Programme Is Structured
A single programme that brings confidence-building, employer readiness and personalised planning together, shaped around realistic progression.
Addressing the impact of a conviction on confidence and self-belief.
Disclosure & Employer Expectations
Understanding disclosure and what employers realistically expect.
Realistic Sectors & Transferable Skills
Identifying sectors and roles where existing skills apply.
Workplace Behaviours
Building the habits and behaviours that support sustained employment.
CVs, Interviews & Digital Job Search
Practical preparation for applying and interviewing for work.
Employer Engagement & Progression
Direct employer contact and personalised progression planning.
A conviction can create a barrier to employment. It should not define someone’s future.
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Delivered in partnership with employment and skills providers, focused on realistic, sustainable progression into work.