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 Second Chances into Lasting Change
Liberatus is the first UK recruitment agency offering both temporary and permanent jobs to people with criminal records. We connect motivated individuals with employers ready to give second chances — creating real opportunities and reducing reoffending.
We are a family run business and believe in second chances. We found Liberatus to be friendly, effective and efficient. From the initial contact through to post onboarding they were supportive to both us and the candidate.
Thank you for the amazing opportunity at []. I am enjoying the job and feel that I have achieved something each day
I know bridging the gap between candidates and employers can be a challenge, and I've really valued the way you've been navigating that for me. Thank you for being such a great support in my corner and for your commitment to helping me succeed
How it works
Fast. Simple. Trusted.
Step 01
Hirers list vacancies
We work with jobs you already have.
Step 02
Liberatus manages the process
From risk assessments to payroll, we take care of the details.
Step 03
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 both temporary and permanent 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
Hirers
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
Our model
The three pillars
Built on proven principles for sustainable success.
Second Chances, Proven Results
Temporary assignments and permanent job placements 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.
80% of offending is re-offending … that is why getting a job is so vital … employment cuts re-offending in half
Why it matters
Employment is the intervention that works
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.
- 70,000
- Leave prison annually
- 20%
- Find work promptly
- £18B
- Annual reoffending cost
- 80%
- Support second chances
England and Wales
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in creating opportunities and reducing reoffending through meaningful employment.