Case Study

Access to Industry’s Passport CashBack service first connected with ‘S’ while he was serving a short-term sentence at His Majesty’s Young Offenders Institution Polmont (HMP & YOI Polmont).

While still in HMP & YOI Polmont, ‘S’ completed several training certifications with the support of his caseworker, including: Health and safety (REHIS); Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS); Mobile access tower training (PASMA); Abrasive wheels training (NPORS); and Vehicle and plant marshalling (NPORS). He was also supported in creating a CV and letter of disclosure.

When ‘S’ was released from prison, he began working with a Passport CashBack community caseworker, who help individuals access the support, training, and opportunities to thrive in the community.

While trying to reintegrate into community life, ‘S’ realised that his routine was unstructured compared to his days in prison. He felt a need for a positive and stable routine. ‘S’ wanted to address his boredom, and so he applied for a Level 4 NPA Professional Cookery college course. After being invited to interview, he was accepted and is due to begin the course later in the year.

With some time available before starting college, ‘S’ decided to look for employment to earn some money. He was particularly interested in construction, as he had gained relevant certifications while in HMP & YOI Polmont. He was supported to get in touch with a recruitment agency, and began working as a PASMA operative. Passport CashBack provided him with a high visibility vest, hard hat, and safety boots to enable him to work on-site.

Though this job was short-term and ended after a few weeks, he quickly found a similar position with another firm and is now working five days a week. ‘S’ says: “The support has helped me a lot and if it wasn’t for the support inside and outside the jail, I probably wouldn’t be working.”

Upon release from HMP & YOI Polmont, ‘S’ moved back into the family home. He is successfully adjusting to life in the community, and adhering to his curfew. He is grateful for the support he received both in prison and in the community, and to the staff for helping him move away from offending behaviour and reach a positive destination.

This Case Study is taken from our partner, CashBack for Communities, see here.
More information on our Passport CashBack service can be found here.