POST-RETIREMENT SUPPORT
Guidance on creating a standout LinkedIn profile and using the platform effectively for networking is readily available, helping officers leverage their unique skills in the civilian job market.
ADDRESSING MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING Transitioning from police service is not just about finding a new job; it also involves managing the mental and emotional aspects of change. The Police Leavers Employment Gateway includes resources to help officers navigate the psychological challenges of career transition, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.
A NEW BEGINNING The Police Leavers Employment Gateway stands as a testament to the commitment of the Police Federation of England and Wales to support officers beyond their active service years. By providing comprehensive tools, strategies, and resources, the platform ensures that every police leaver can confidently take the next step in their journey.
YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT Your feedback before and after trialling the Police Leavers Employment Gateway is vital and will help secure additional funding to continue and expand this important service.
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providing unwavering support and guidance to every police officer and staff member who has served, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and confidence to transition successfully into civilian life or retirement. The anonymous survey will take 15-20
minutes to complete. Click here to access the gateway
Dr Ceri Jones and Stuart Noble have developed the programme over several years. It is evidence based, applying academic research and over 50 interviews with senior police leaders and those retiring at the end of their career. These interviews informed the development of the programme and supporting materials. Working closely with the National
Police Wellbeing Service (NPWS), Oscar Kilo, they have developed the Police Leavers Toolkit, available to all police leavers, providing guidance and material to assist the transition away from the service. Working with staff associations
and NPWS, the programme has been designed and developed in support of the Police Covenant aim to “ensure that police officers and families are not disadvantaged as a result of their
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commitment and seeks to mitigate the impact of their service on their day-to- day life”. Ceri and Stuart have delivered resettlement programmes since 2018 across forces in England including: Lancashire, MPS, GMP, Merseyside and West Midlands. They have received support from both the Police Superintendents’ Association and Chief Police Officers’ Staff Association, delivering the programme to senior leaders across the service. Continuing to work with NPWS they are keen to expand the offer to all officers and staff as they leave the service, applying the learning, experience and expertise to ensure each programme recognises the unique challenges individual roles and ranks present.
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