Recruiting and Employing People with Convictions in Northern Ireland - CPD Certified Training for Community and Voluntary Sector Organisations (Online)

Recruiting skilled and experienced people can be a challenge and one many charities are increasingly experiencing. For over 50 years NIACRO has been supporting people with convictions to secure employment, build positive futures, and contribute meaningfully to society.  We understand that employers can be concerned about recruiting people with convictions. We also know that many sectors are struggling to attract skilled and experienced staff, including the community and voluntary sector.  The training has been designed and is delivered by NIACRO staff with expert and acute front-line experience in supporting people with convictions.

What is covered?

1. The differences between convictions and a criminal record
2. The different types of AccessNI checks, when to apply and how to interpret the feedback
3. Rehabilitation periods for different convictions
4. Best practice in recruitment to support people with convictions

Benefits

This 2-hour online training session leads to:

• Better understanding of the law so you can make informed decisions about employing people with convictions

• developing safe, fair, and consistent recruitment practices and assessment of risks
• an increased pool of potential employees, helping to address labour shortages in key areas
• enhanced meaningful opportunities for people with convictions to continue their rehabilitation in the community.