We are an agency exclusively for people with convictions
Now launched: Be among the first to access our talent pool and make a difference
Turning Temporary Work into Lasting Change
Liberatus is the first UK agency offering temporary jobs exclusively to people with criminal records. We connect motivated individuals with employers ready to give second chances - creating real opportunities and reducing reoffending.
70% reduction in reoffending from employment
How It Works
Fast. Simple. Trusted.
Employers list vacancies
We work with jobs you already have.
Liberatus manages the process
From risk assessments to payroll, we take care of the details.
Candidates start working
Every placement is confirmed through a referral or verified reference, ensuring it is a good fit and a fair chance to succeed.
Our Mission
We believe in the power of work to change lives. Our mission is to connect potential with opportunity - using temporary work placements to change the lives of people with criminal records. We deliver measurable value for candidates, employers, and society - reducing reoffending, strengthening local economies, and diversifying workplaces.
Who We Work With
Employers
Access motivated talent while making a positive social impact.
- Verified candidates referred by trusted partners
- Payroll, contracts, Right to Work and DBS verification managed by Liberatus
- Simple, coordinated hiring process
Candidates
Potential meets opportunity.
- Register only once for multiple jobs. We provide you with a straightforward path into work
- Fast access to meaningful opportunities
- Support that works with your licence conditions
- Note we do not register candidates with convictions for sexual offences, arson, or terrorism
Community Partners
Collaboration that works.
- Trusted, secure data handling
- Flexible temporary placements
- Clear reporting and feedback
The Three Pillars of Our Model
Built on proven principles for sustainable success
Second Chances, Proven Results
Temporary assignments give employers a practical route into inclusive hiring while candidates gain valuable experience.
Trusted Risk Assessment
We pre-empt and mitigate risks through our referral and risk assessment process, and support candidates throughout work placements by efficiently signposting to our partners who are experts in supporting people with criminal records.
Social and Economic Impact
If just 1% of prison leavers stayed in work, the UK could save £2.75bn. We aim to scale that saving.
Why It Matters
– Lord James Timpson OBE, Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending (January 2026)
Each year, 70,000 people leave prison in England and Wales. Yet fewer than 1 in 5 find work straight away, and 7 in 10 remain unemployed six months later. This gap drives reoffending – costing the country £18 billion annually.
Public support is strong: more than 80% of adults back second-chance hiring. Liberatus turns that support into action by making it easy, safe, and effective.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in creating opportunities and reducing reoffending through meaningful employment.
For Hirers
Access motivated talent while making a positive social impact. Our comprehensive support makes hiring risk-free.
Start Hiring NowFor Candidates
Rebuild your professional life with meaningful work opportunities designed to showcase your potential.
Join Our Talent PoolFor Partners
Collaborate with us to expand our impact and create more opportunities for meaningful employment.
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