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Rebuild with Hope, which runs outlet shops in Wigan’s Grand arcade, has partnered with local Restart Scheme provider, Ingeus, to offer the scheme’s pa...
26 April 2024
Blog
Carrie Peters, Director of Justice Services, discusses the impact of homelessness on people coming out of prison and on Community Orders, and what we ...
23 April 2024
Case Study
Even the simplest of everyday tasks becomes more difficult when you don’t have online access. So if you’ve been out of work for the best part of a yea...
19 April 2024
Jacqueline, age 60, is rewriting the rule book as she embarks on launching her new business, Kind at Heart CIC.
9 April 2024
Imposter syndrome is a serious form of self-doubt where people feel they’re not as competent or intelligent as others may think. Julie Graham, CEO of ...
7 April 2024
While many people see having a job as a means to an end or just the route to retirement, there’s a lot of benefits of being employed.
2 April 2024
Darren thought his anxiety and dyscalculia could be barriers to him securing a new job, but he was determined to turn his life around.
25 March 2024
Redundant laptops are being given a new life by helping jobseekers to make their own fresh starts.
18 March 2024
Supporting ex-offenders get back into work is a great way to help prevent re-offending and build safer communities.
12 March 2024
Starting a new job can be nerve-racking – getting to grips with doing it well, even more so. As someone who has seen this from all angles, Julie Gr...
11 March 2024
Claire Beardshall is a target-busting case worker on Ingeus’ HM Prison and Probation Service contract, supporting men in custody and on probation acro...
7 March 2024
Linzi shares her story of finding hope again after turning to alcohol to solve her problems and nearly spending time in prison. Learn how the Ingeus P...
29 February 2024
As a volunteer peer mentor with the Ingeus justice division in Hull, AnneMarie was part of a team tasked with creating a video to showcase how Ingeus ...
26 February 2024
Martin, an ex-business owner, shares his story of what led to his 25-month prison sentence and how this, and the Ingeus Peer Mentor Academy, led him t...
22 February 2024
After being unemployed for over a year, it was the Ingeus online platform iWorks that clicked for Steven during his job search.
20 February 2024
Zoe, from Platt Bridge, is part of the first group of volunteer workers to be introduced to Rebuild with Hope via the Restart Scheme.
16 February 2024
As an Ingeus advisor providing education, training and employment support to people on probation, and his own lived experience, Craig believes that ev...
12 February 2024
Care assistant Justine became unemployed after a traumatic experience at work sent her mental health into a downward spiral.
7 February 2024
Everybody who works for the Justice services team at Ingeus has been selected because of their values and belief in people’s ability to change. They a...
6 February 2024
On 24th January 2024, a CFO celebration event took place commemorating the last 20 years of European Social Fund CFO programmes across custody and the...
1 February 2024
Out of work for 14 years, hardly able to read or write, low on confidence and convinced he’d never find a job – that was Barry* 18 months ago. Today h...
The Housing Support Service helps Restart Scheme participants in Central and West London tackle housing problems with practical advice and finding sus...
30 January 2024
Aziz’s journey to self-employment and starting his own business, the Papion Store, grew from a simple idea to reality by having a clear vision and set...
29 January 2024
AI is becoming increasingly prominent in many aspects of life, but how can you embrace it within the professional evolution?
Paul has worked for the Ingeus Justice division for 18 months supporting others with lived experience to break the cycle of crime.
22 January 2024
Ben, 30, lacked the confidence and motivation to find a job due to his personal struggles
20 January 2024
Nine months ago Angela was jobless, homeless, and recovering from a major operation. Mentally – and physically – she was struggling. With support from...
17 January 2024
In her latest blog, Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s Employment Services, explores the role of employers in offering mental health support in the workpla...
12 January 2024
After eight years struggling to find work, Afghan refugee Hayatullah is now able to provide for his family with the support of the Restart Scheme.
10 January 2024
Ingeus, joined Bury Council in celebrating the launch of the Bury NeighbourHub in Mill Gate Shopping Centre at its official opening on Monday 8th Janu...
Traumatic experiences in her past had left Christine finding it difficult to trust people. The 60-year-old had been unemployed for 14 months when she ...
3 January 2024
Congratulations are in order as we celebrate our two winners and two finalists at the New Leaf Awards 2023.
13 December 2023
As Ingeus celebrates International Day of People with Disabilities on 3rd December, Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s Employment Services, explores how UK...
3 December 2023
Enterprising single mum Alvina decided to capitalise on time at home bringing up her young children to launch her own community-minded business, with ...
30 November 2023
Health Educators Ruth Martinez and Molly-May Walter need no convincing that work is beneficial for people. They see it every day as part of the Ingeus...
13 November 2023
Ingeus commissioned independent expert, Russell Webster, to evaluate the impact of lived experience in its Justice services.
31 October 2023
Former double-weight world boxing champion Nigel Benn was a huge hit at an event hosted on 19 October in Leicester by Ingeus, which delivers justice s...
23 October 2023
The first holistic research project to examine disability inclusivity in British workplaces has revealed significant discord in disabled people’s acce...
17 October 2023
Travelling to the Institute of Employability Professional’s inaugural Basecamp in Birmingham, I was struck by the ‘basecamp’ analogy…
13 October 2023
Leeds homeless charity St George’s Crypt is set to benefit from a staggering £12,345 following Ingeus’s charity fundraiser. The money will go to suppo...
29 September 2023
In her blog, Louise Milliken-Orr, part of Ingeus’ Commissioned Rehabilitative Services team, explores the importance of inclusive recruitment.
28 September 2023
Sarah Best, Ingeus Head of People for Employment Services, shares her thoughts on what matters to jobseekers and discusses whether a new job’s appeal ...
27 September 2023
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s employment services, knows a thing or two about in-work support. Learning roles to support working people with learning ...
18 September 2023
Twenty-year-old animal lover Chloe is fulfilling her childhood dream. Always passionate about animals, she’s now spending her working days surrounded ...
15 September 2023
Ingeus to help more people into work through new government universal support programme
13 September 2023
James Foreman, East Midlands Regional Manager for Ingeus’ Commissioned Rehabilitative Services, discusses the importance of relationships for those tr...
22 August 2023
Young people and adults who are involved in violence will be given a new opportunity under a US-inspired programme rolling out in Leicester City and t...
15 August 2023
A new money and debt service is set to support the successful rehabilitation of offenders across three combined territories in the South West of Engla...
14 August 2023
Ingeus hosted an event at Voluntary Action Leicester to celebrate the value of lived experience and the ongoing success of the Ingeus Academy for Peer...
8 August 2023
Having children doesn’t mean it’s time to give up those career aspirations. In this blog, I explore how employers can support working parents as they ...
2 August 2023
Being made redundant or facing redundancy can be a challenging and stressful experience, especially if it happens unexpectedly.
28 July 2023
It’s estimated that more than 60% of job vacancies are never officially posted online. Welcome to the hidden jobs market! Find out more in this arti...
17 July 2023
After spending 11 weeks in custody, Dayle felt low and wondered how he could get his life back on track. By joining CRS, Dayle made his first move to ...
13 July 2023
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus' Employment Services, reflects on the success of this year's ERSA Employability Day.
3 July 2023
When his dream of an IT job failed to materialise, Alfie ended up bartending for several years. Delighted to then land a junior web developer role, th...
A pool of work-ready jobseekers with new skills learned at an IT bootcamp are ready to help fill London’s chronic digital talent shortage.
30 June 2023
He’d been in and out of prison all his life and was battling a drug problem. Dan, aged 30, admits he was “broken” when he was referred to the CFO Acti...
19 June 2023
When Alan Beal decided to switch careers, a complete change in both industry and the type of job was not on his radar. He thought he’d move industry a...
11 June 2023
Professor Stephen Hawking once warned that AI could spell the end of the human race! However, we don’t need to panic just yet. Used wisely and respons...
2 June 2023
Armed with two degrees, Ina was at an impasse. Despite her qualifications in business and teaching, she had no idea of the career path she wanted to t...
26 May 2023
Sophie from Barnet is smashing disability and gender stereotypes after starting work on a construction site. The deaf 25-year-old is thrilled to have ...
10 May 2023
Local residents in Durham and Teesside have a spring in their step thanks to the green-fingered efforts of offenders who have transformed previously u...
9 May 2023
Serving a prison sentence in 2021, writing became a lifeline as well as a hobby for Karl. Now released, the 49-year-old’s starting a new chapter in hi...
11 April 2023
After 2 years of being out of work due to a 'horrendous period', Elizabeth from Wigan has cleaned up with a sparkling new job, thanks to help from the...
5 April 2023
Ingeus’s Zoe Gaywood is celebrating after receiving a commendation – and personal praise – from HRH The Princess Royal at the annual Butler Trust Awar...
29 March 2023
Steve Warren’s life took a dramatic downturn in a short space of time. After a career as a tree surgeon, he began drinking and in just a year he had l...
27 March 2023
Juliet Mortiss, People and Culture Director, looks at how women can confidently ask for a better deal.
24 March 2023
Getting a job with no experience can feel almost impossible. Ingeus can offer advice to help you deal with or overcome any issues affecting your emplo...
15 March 2023
Former offenders are literally building new lives for themselves on the windswept hills of the Peak District National Park.
28 February 2023
We’re here to help! An interview should be a two-way conversation that helps you determine whether the role is right for you, as much as to see if...
10 January 2023
When a company needs to hire more team members, it’s a great indication that business is booming. However, moving from the role of sole business owner...
4 January 2023
The UK is in the midst of a skills shortage, and employers in almost every industry are feeling the impact. If you’re a business owner who’s strugglin...
27 December 2022
Former offender Jaspal had mental health problems and was misusing drugs. But after Ingeus supported him with his personal wellbeing, he’s now keen to...
21 December 2022
The UK’s inflation rate has increased to a 40 year high of 9.1%, and it’s predicted that food bills will rise by £380 this year. Find out how emplo...
17 December 2022
Moving from the army to Ingeus may not sound like the most natural career step, but for Glenn Pratt, the change made perfect sense.
15 December 2022
The ninth blog in the series conducted by independent consultant, Russell Webster, looks at Ingeus' work with young adults.
13 December 2022
The eighth blog in the series explores Ingeus’ innovative health trainer model.
5 December 2022
The seventh blog in the series looks at Ingeus’ investment in arts-based approaches, including the unique ‘Talent Unlocked’ arts festival.
28 November 2022
Carrie Peters, Director of Operations for Ingeus' Justice Services, talks about how Ingeus is playing its part in tackling domestic violence.
25 November 2022
The sixth blog in the series of evaluations conducted by independent consultant, Russell Webster, looks at Ingeus’ work around Trauma-informed practic...
21 November 2022
The fifth blog in the series examines the substantial long-term financial investment Ingeus have made in order to deliver high quality work.
15 November 2022
In the fourth blog in the series from Russell Webster, he examines the way in which the organisation builds and cherishes partnerships with a wide ran...
9 November 2022
In this blog, Russell Webster examines interventions which Ingeus delivered as the lead organisation in the Reducing Reoffending Partnership (RRP) whi...
24 October 2022
Leonie had a traumatic upbringing which has sadly impacted her mental health. But, pulling on her own strength she’s proving that it’s possible to ove...
11 October 2022
Every team would benefit from having someone like Caitie Watson on it... that was the verdict of the judges when selecting the Ingeus Case Manager to ...
3 October 2022
Men whose dependency on drugs or alcohol has led them to crime are to be given extra help to control their addictions and turn their lives around foll...
29 September 2022
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s employment services, considers the plight of those people who are being forced out of retirement to boost their finances...
21 September 2022
Men in the community being supervised by Probation are to receive specific support with managing their finances in a bid to reduce their barriers caus...
19 August 2022
A common thread from my interviews with over 50 Ingeus staff during the course of these evaluations was the sense of vocation and a passion for the wo...
17 August 2022
As Ingeus’s first in-house fitness instructor, Nick is on a mission to spread the mental and physical health benefits of exercise to service users wit...
1 August 2022
John, 37, had experienced periods of unemployment due to redundancy and time spent in prison. He needed a helping hand to get back on his feet and tha...
12 July 2022
Having spent many years in prison, Charles was feeling lost and isolated. The 48-year-old needed help to adjust to life on the outside and was referre...
7 July 2022
We are delighted to end the week by announcing that our success over the past year is resulting in an expansion of services!
30 June 2022
Being released from prison is far from a celebration if you have no home to go to.
Breaking the cycle of crime is crucial to protecting the public and developing safe and thriving communities. But to achieve this, people in prison or...
29 June 2022
A good education can set you up for life, opening doors to many exciting opportunities. Sadly, people who go through the criminal justice system are s...
28 June 2022
It’s exactly a year since we began work on our Commissioned Rehabilitative Services to help probation service users turn their lives around – and what...
27 June 2022
The Ingeus Justice division are delighted to share this overview of our partnership project with our friends at Geese Theatre, delivered as part of ou...
5 May 2022
Keeping a healthy diet and staying active doesn’t have to be expensive. Check out our top tips on the best ways to stay fit and healthy on a budget.
4 May 2022
Liam has long struggled with his mental health. Now, with support from Ingeus Commissioned Rehabilitative Services, he is turning a corner.
25 April 2022
Julie Graham FIEP, CEO of Ingeus’ Employment Services, considers the impact exercise has on a person’s physical and mental wellbeing.
22 April 2022
Volunteering is a fantastic way to help you feel good about yourself, give you some get up and go, and build your CV. Remember, anything you can do to...
13 April 2022
The hidden heroes of Ingeus’s justice division have been recognised at a glittering ceremony for the Butler Trust Awards
12 April 2022
Returning to work after a period off can be daunting. Research shows around 90,000 people in the UK take a career break every year for various reasons...
30 March 2022
To an outsider, Lee, 37, had the perfect life – a loving wife, a successful career and a thriving social life. But behind that exterior, Lee was deali...
29 March 2022
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s Employment Services, gives us her take on what works when you’re career switching or job hunting from home.
23 March 2022
Ingeus Health Educator Ruth Martinez, nutritionist and former NHS healthy lifestyle specialist, leads our team of health professionals for Central Lon...
15 March 2022
The end of lockdown in 2021 heralded a new beginning for Clare Noble. Starting a course to become a peer mentor with Ingeus’s Justice division gave Cl...
28 February 2022
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s Employment Services, looks at what we might expect in the recruitment sector in 2022.
21 February 2022
The UK is experiencing the highest resignation rate since 2009, prompted by a high number of vacancies and burnout caused by the pandemic - something ...
16 February 2022
It’s a sad fact that older jobseekers can feel at a disadvantage applying for roles because of their age
15 February 2022
Eleven years after being discharged from the RAF, Keith Cooper began struggling with the mental scars of serving in Northern Ireland.
9 February 2022
Lisa Jasper, Ingeus Transformation Director, shares her thoughts on job seeking after the pandemic.
17 January 2022
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s Employability division, shares her top tips for a positive start to the year.
31 December 2021
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s employability division, looks back over a turbulent year and sees signs of hope for 2022.
14 December 2021
Ingeus proudly showcased its innovate rehabilitation services during official openings of its three community-based CFO Activity Hubs.
30 November 2021
When former business owner David Timms was sentenced in 2017 for the final time, he realised what little support was available for people with a gambl...
16 November 2021
A group of veterans have come together to create over 100 poppies made from matchsticks, which will be laid at the gravestones of war heroes as a way ...
9 November 2021
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’ Employment Services, celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Disability Confident scheme and Ingeus' achievements as a Di...
2 November 2021
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’ Employment Services, considers the causes, effects and solutions to the current crisis engulfing the logistics sector... ...
21 October 2021
With remote working blurring the lines between work and home life and a global pandemic causing ongoing stress in many areas of people’s lives, it’s n...
Just because you have experience of the justice system, whether that’s a previous conviction or you’re currently engaging with the probation service, ...
20 October 2021
A spontaneous conversation in a probation office waiting room two years ago set 40-year-old Jahzeal Kennedy off on a journey he certainly hadn’t plann...
10 October 2021
Put yourself in your own shop window. You’ve heard it at least a dozen times. But it remains true nevertheless: you don’t get a second chance to make ...
11 August 2021
A successful new partnership led by Ingeus UK is building career foundations for out-of-work ex-offenders in the construction sector. Fifteen par...
23 July 2021
Two years ago, the UK operations of APM and Ingeus merged after our global parent company APM Group acquired Ingeus. Since then, our teams have been b...
19 July 2021
We are pleased to announce that Ingeus has been awarded funding for Commissioned Rehabilitative Services to provide specialist accommodation, employme...
16 July 2021
Let’s face it: unemployment can be hard going. Even with Ingeus in your corner it can feel like the world’s longest boxing match in which you keep get...
Body language is vital, whether you’re face to face, or online. The moment your potential new boss sees you, they will be making an assessment about y...
7 July 2021
A group of service users on probation supervision are taking part in a pilot project with Aston Villa and Birmingham City Football Club aimed at reduc...
16 June 2021
If you are currently looking for work then volunteering is a good way not only to support the communities you care about and to fill some time product...
4 June 2021
Ingeus has compiled a series of top interview tips from employers when considering a candidate’s key skills. Find out how to impress the boss.
3 June 2021
On Monday 17th May, Ingeus opens the doors to its CFO Activity Hubs, a new programme from the HMPPS Co-financing Organisation and part funded by the E...
1 June 2021
Owning your own business can offer a lot of flexibility and control over your life, helping you to maintain a work-life balance. However, there are ma...
Shanae Dunkley sought help from an employment support programme in the West Midlands – now she has a new career helping unemployed people to improve t...
31 May 2021
Like millions of others you may have found an escape from the stress and boredom of the pandemic lockdowns by heading outdoors. Whether it’s on a balc...
13 April 2021
Interviews aren’t just about answering questions correctly, it’s just as important that you ask the right kind of questions too. Asking your prospecti...
12 April 2021
Thanks to the ease of online applications, recruiters receive a flood of applications for each vacancy, but going through piles of CVs by hand is a co...
7 April 2021
Job interviews can be a challenging experience, whether it's your first time or you're on familiar ground. How can you ensure you create the best impr...
22 March 2021
Let’s face it - interviews are scary. The best way to make them less daunting is to properly prepare.
9 March 2021
The pandemic has seen face-to-face interviews replaced with phone and video calls, which can present some unfamiliar challenges. Our top tips will hel...
27 January 2021
Appraisals are part of working life so, if you’re serious about your job and want to make a go of it, then grab this opportunity.
9 January 2021
“I do my research and make sure that the Ingeus client I put forward has the appropriate skills and aptitude for the work on offer.” - Mark Kee
19 November 2020
“...having an edge, an added advantage as you apply for roles, is so important. iWorks gives you that.”
5 October 2020
How are your super-six skills shaping up? These are the attributes that prospective employers always prize. Ingeus employment advisor Lloyd Kingston u...
27 September 2020
Ten reasons why having a helping hand can get you the best employees for your vacancies
11 September 2020
Don’t go it alone: Ten good reasons why you should self-refer to an employability programme if you're looking for work.
25 August 2020
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