Inclusive Hiring Made Practical

It’s easy to begin. Contact us through our website or phone to express interest. We issue standard terms of business and start matching as soon as you signal a vacancy. We’ll present you with profiles and you can choose if you want to do a short interview or just review the CVs and select. Once you confirm you want someone, we’ll finalize the details and that’s it – the placement begins. From your side, it’s as straightforward as using any temp agency, but with the social impact bonus. And of course, we’re available for any questions or adjustments along the way.

Yes. Each worker has been thoroughly risk-assessed through our referral network and is covered by our insurance. Our candidates come to us via trusted partners including probation officers, prison employment leads, charities, and other support professionals who know their background and potential. We conduct comprehensive risk assessments that include checking their criminal record details, but more importantly assessing their skills, attitude, and readiness for work. We coordinate with these referring professionals to get a rounded picture of each person. We will not place anyone who poses an unacceptable risk to your workplace. Moreover, by the time a candidate reaches you, they have chosen to be in our program and have been vouched for by professionals who know them, which means they are actively trying to change their lives through work. That motivation is a strong predictor of success. From an insurance perspective, Liberatus covers any liability, so you are financially protected. Many employers find these individuals hyper-aware of proving themselves, so they follow safety and security protocols diligently. We also address any specific concerns: if you're in a sensitive industry, we can arrange additional screening if legally required. In short, when you hire through Liberatus, you're getting workers who have been vetted through our trusted referral network and are under our watchful eye.

Inform us immediately and we will address it promptly. Because they are a Liberatus agency worker, if necessary, we can end the placement or replace the worker in line with the agreed terms. We encourage you to treat our candidates as you would any new hire in terms of feedback – often, a clear conversation can resolve minor issues. But if there’s a serious problem, we will step in. Additionally, our team checks in regularly, so we often catch potential issues early. We also provide you with a feedback mechanism to rate the worker’s performance. Your operation’s continuity and safety are our priorities. Fortunately, our experience and that of other UK employers shows most ex-offender hires turn out to be dependable, productive team members. We stand by to ensure a positive outcome, but we’re also prepared to react quickly if things don’t go to plan.

No, Liberatus takes care of the compliance and mandatory checks–including right-to-work verification and comprehensive risk assessments through our referral network. Our candidates are referred to us by trusted professionals including probation officers, prison employment leads, charities, and support workers who vouch for their suitability. We conduct thorough risk assessments based on these referrals and ensure that the process complies with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. That means if a conviction is spent and not relevant, it won't be disclosed or acted upon. Since Liberatus is the official employer during the temp period, we handle things like payroll, taxes, National Insurance, etc. You simply pay our invoices. If your industry requires specific background checks, we can arrange these on a case-by-case basis.

Liberatus carries comprehensive insurance to protect everyone involved. Our Employer’s Liability Insurance covers injury or illness that a worker might experience on the job. Our Public Liability Insurance covers any damage or injury the worker might accidentally cause to someone or property at the workplace. In addition, we understand some employers worry about risks like theft, fraud, or cyber security when bringing in someone new. We offer optional insurance for theft and cyber risk. These are basically extra peace-of-mind measures. We will discuss with you the nature of the role and recommend if any special coverage is prudent.

Absolutely. There is no upfront cost to engage with us – signing up as an employer partner is free. The only cost occurs when you actually take a worker on assignment, and that cost is simply the hourly rate for the work. Because our mission has a social purpose, we are not charging exorbitant margins. We handle advertising, screening, multiple interviews, etc., so you don't have to. For a small business, that time saved is money saved. We can discuss specific hourly rates when you approach us with a role which will depend on the job's market rate. No long-term contracts either – you can use one Liberatus placement or twenty, as needed.

We focus on entry-level to mid-level roles that can be filled by individuals coming out of prison or with an offending history. This includes a wide range of sectors: warehouse staff, cleaners, construction laborers, hospitality workers, retail assistants, delivery drivers, admin or call-centre staff, and so on. Many candidates have skills from before or have gained trade skills inside prison. We try to align those skills with employers’ needs. If you have a very specialized role, we can discuss whether our candidate pool might have someone suitable; if not, we’ll be honest. We also take into account each candidate’s risk assessment and background.