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.
Two women in a supportive employment mentoring conversation

How The Programme Is Structured

A single programme that brings confidence-building, employer readiness and personalised planning together, shaped around realistic progression.

Rebuilding Confidence

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.

Talk To Us About Second Chance Works

Delivered in partnership with employment and skills providers, focused on realistic, sustainable progression into work.