Support for Prison Leavers

Re-building pathways for ex-offenders

Leaving prison as a young person can be a difficult time. We are here to help and there is a lot of local support available to help guide you positively rebuild your life and take your next steps.

Committing to completing your community service is a great way to help you gain job references to get back into work and for adding to your CV the skills that you have gained. By fully engaging with your probation worker you will make quicker progress as they support you get back on your feet. If you receive benefits talk to your JCP Work Coach too – they know more than you think!

Find out more about Plymouth’s specific support for prison leavers below:

Need some inspiration for your career options?

With so many career choices, it can be hard to decide! Use the links below to find the right path for you. Skillsometer - discover what jobs you might like to do Icould - discover your personality and what jobs might suit you NCS Skills Assessment - discover your skills and what jobs might suit you Careers Pilot Go Construct - construction specific Prospects Job Services - for graduates Target Careers UCAS
Not sure how to start? Check out these useful links to support you

Make sure you feel ready to get back out there – check out the support available if you are feeling anxious, confused, lost or overwhelmed. Plymouth has lots of growing industries that will have many job openings in the future. One of them could be for you! Find out more. Get your own free Careers and Skills Plan with National Careers Service. Develop yourself through further study and training opportunities. Find out where to find jobs in Plymouth.
Need to talk through your options?

Pop in and see us on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Barclays in Plymouth Centre or sign up as a member, we'd be happy to help. Or if you'd rather speak to someone on the phone, call the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900. They can help to identify what career is best for you and the skills that could be useful in a range of different apprenticeship roles.