Expertise

Summary

Experience

• SNB Consultancy

  Tranformation coach

  2013 - Current

  1. Providing tailored workshops to disabled individuals and those with long term health conditions as well as 1-2-1 sessions focusing on:

  ·         Disclosure, including disclosing health conditions in interviews and focusing on positive transferable skills attained in the management of these conditions/disabilities.

  ·         Interview techniques (planning, preparation and presentation)

  ·         CV writing

  ·         Raise awareness of legislation such as the Employment Act, Health and Safety at work and the reasonable adjustment duties of employers.

  ·         Making strong applications

  ·         Confidence and motivation including managing anxiety and stress reduction.

   

  2. Providing tailored offender related workshops as well as 1-2-1 sessions for high risk offenders including MAPPA customers, offenders subject to community orders and prison leavers who will be dealing with sensitive issues/barriers and may be unable to undertake group work or disclose offences in this type of setting focusing on:

  ·         Disclosure, including writing disclosure letters and disclosure in interviews

  ·         Interview techniques (planning, preparation and presentation)

  ·         CV writing

  ·         Amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, including details of spent and unspent convictions

  ·         Making strong applications

  ·         Confidence and motivation

  Staff training for individuals who work with Ex-offenders and individuals with disabilities and chronic illness on effective work practices.

   

   

• Community Rehabilitation Company/ HMP High Down

  Probation Officer

  100+ Employees 2013 - 2017

  ·         Completion of tier 3 and 4 Oasys assessments including the use of risk assessment tools such as SARA and RM2000.

  ·         Sentence Planning, including reviews and resettlement plans.

  ·         Assessing the risk of harm presented by offenders

  ·         Assessing which offenders’ needs should be addressed to reduce the risk of re-offending and what steps need to be taking to reduce further risks of harm.

  ·         Work with offenders to analyse their behaviour

  ·         Risk management, including balancing the needs of the offender against the safety concerns of the victims and community.

  ·         Writing SPRL parole reports.

  ·         Attendance and participation in Parole Hearings.

  ·         Facilitating Sentence Planning Boards.

  ·         Motivational interviewing of prisoners.

  ·         Updating Records.

  ·         1-2-1 supervision addressing offending behaviour and victim perspectives.

  ·         Challenging anti-social attitudes and behaviour.

  ·         Liaison and communication with Prison staff, intervention staff, service providers and external agencies in order to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

   

• Careers Development Group - Shaw Trust

  Employment Advisor – Ex Offender Specialist

  2012 - 2013

  ·         Lead practitioner on offender related matters within the CDG/Shaw Trust organisation, assisting colleagues on a service and business level.

  ·         Managing a caseload of ex- offenders requiring additional support prior to entering into employment

  ·         Develop action plans, assist with CV development, interview techniques and conduct regular reviews appointments.

  ·         Provide advice guidance and support to overcome barriers to employment, making referrals to internal and external support for assistance with issues such as housing, substance misuse or mental health.

  ·         Provide mentoring and employability sessions with 1-2-1 and group work sessions focused on issues facing ex-offenders such as disclosure.

  ·         Identify and engage local employers using reverse marketing techniques to provide suitable employment for my customer group and other work programme customers.

  ·         Maintain an up to date knowledge of the labour market, training opportunities, benefit systems and entitlements and relevant support agencies.

  ·         Provide information advice and guidance prior to commencement of employment and agree terms of in work support.

  ·         Liaise with local external organisations such as London Probation Trust and provide advice and guidance to prison staff and offenders.

   

Education History

• Criminal Justice Law

  University of Hertfordshire

  2004 - 2009

Qualifications

Interests and Hobbies

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