What was Inspire?

Inspire was a life coaching and employment support project working with long-term unemployed ex-offenders, to help them overcome barriers to securing sustainable employment. It combined a proven life coaching methodology with employability and enterprise support, proactive employer engagement and work placement and volunteering opportunities. 

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Practical features of Inspire included helping people to prepare CVs, complete a job application including managing what, how and when to disclose offending histories, addressing barriers and ultimately helping those with an offending history to move closer to or into work.  

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The pace and level of support was tailored to meet the needs of the individual for a maximum of up to 10 weeks. Delivery was via a combination of 1-2-1 support, group workshops and training complemented by regular telephone, text and email contact to retain motivation. 

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Who did the Inspire Life Coaching service help? 

Inspire worked with long-term unemployed ex-offenders of all ages. 

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What support did Inspire Life Coaching provide? 

Our qualified life coaches supported clients to keep focused on their goals resulting in them feeling more positive and empowered about their futures. This was combined with a more supportive advisory role which signposted the client to specialist services to overcome barriers with the aim of securing employment. ​

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What was the impact of the Inspire Life Coaching service? 

Working with 49 learners with convictions, Actes Trust helped secure work placements for 15 learners, and supported 14 learners into 12 weeks sustained employment over a nine-month period.  

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