Christine Oakes
Salford,United Kingdom
Summary
I am currently a qualified Probation Officer with over 20 years experience. I consistently reflect on my practice to analyse and enhance the quality of service I provide. This reflective practice, combined with a holistic approach to addressing individual and community needs, aids in improved service quality. I have successfully engaged with diverse populations, promoting rehabilitation, while prioritising public protection in service delivery. My current and previous roles require daily decision making in terms of risk management, public protection and the rehabilitation of people on probation. In terms of effective decision making I make informed decisions that are not always popular and impact on people's lives. Such decisions are evidence based and defensible with a view to promoting public protection and desistance. Transparency, consistency and ethical principles are crucial to my decision making process. I continue to work in a pro social manner with the cases I manage to promote positive change. I understand that evaluation is important to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of practice. I am now eager to leverage extensive experience and a commitment to excellence to contribute to the role of a family support worker.
I am a dedicated professional with extensive expertise in criminal justice and restorative justice principles, specialising in the parole recommendation process and legal documentation writing. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and case management abilities, supported by comprehensive youth work experience. Committed to ongoing professional development in areas such as domestic abuse, safeguarding, child protection, adult safeguarding, data protection, and managing individuals posing risks to children.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
27
27
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Probation officer
National Probation Service
HMP Forest Bank Salford, Greater Manchester
10.2004 - Current
- Demonstrate proficiency as a qualified Probation Officer, consistently reflecting on and refining my practice to enhance the quality of service delivered.
- Championed a supportive environment for people on probation, focusing on guiding them to recognise their mistakes without inducing guilt or judgement, thereby fostering transformative change.
- In all my roles within HMPPS, (Prison Offender Manager, Community Offender Manager, Youth Offending Team) I have developed exceptional assessment capabilities for individuals at high risk of serious harm, re-offending, and/or vulnerability. I employ a holistic approach that considers statutory and none statutory agencies, families, and broader communities to develop robust risk management plans.
- My role involves a collaborative and partnering approach, including chairing and attending meetings with statutory and voluntary organisations. I support and manage risk and vulnerability through participation in MAPPA, Child Protection, MASH and MARAC meetings, along with other various professional meetings to address individual diverse needs.
- Referring clients to supportive resources such as substance abuse treatment programs, enhancing their recovery journey.
- Addressing probation violations, maintaining public safety and order.
- Produce progress reports, parole reports, providing updates on probationer's status and behaviour change.
Store assistant
Argos
Salford, Manchester
06.2001 - 09.2004
- Managed inventory levels by restocking shelves and organising stockroom effectively.
- Conducted regular checks on product quality and freshness to uphold store standards.
- Trained new staff on company policies and customer service standards to ensure consistency.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained accurate records of daily sales and expenses.
Store assistant
Aldi
Swinton, Manchester
01.1998 - 06.2001
- Assisted customers by providing product information and resolving queries effectively.
- Stocked shelves efficiently, ensuring products were displayed in an organised manner.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of sales floor and stockroom areas consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve optimal customer service and satisfaction levels.
Sewing machinist
Heritage
Sale, Manchester
01.1988 - 05.2001
- Operated industrial sewing machines to produce high-quality textile products.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely project completion.
- Implemented best practices for fabric handling and cutting to minimise waste.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Studies
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth 10.2004 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Sociology
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09.2001 - 06.2024
Access to Higher Education - Health Studies Pathway
Salford college
Manchester 09.1999 - 06.2001
GCSE - English
Salford College
Manchester 09.1999 - 06.2000
Skills
- Understanding of criminal justice
- Restorative justice principles
- Parole recommendation process
- Legal documentation writing
- Youth work experience
- Exceptional communication skills
- Case management
- Report writing
- Ongoing professional development in Domestic abuse and Safeguarding, People committed of Sexual Offences, Child Protection, Adult Safeguarding, Data Protection, PPRC (person posing risk to children)
Affiliations
- I actively enjoy building connections through walking groups and hiking adventures with friends. Wild Swimming I have recently explored wild swimming, with plans to continue this adventure at various locations. Fitness and Wellbeing I am a member of Salford City Leisure, providing access to a variet I enjoy swimming followed by relaxation in the sauna and steam room, along with fitness classes of Yoga, Pilates and Aqua aerobics.
Certification
AIM Intervention trained 2013
Working with Young People who display sexually problematic behaviour or harmful behaviours
Foundation Diploma 2010
Art and Science of Neuro Linguistic Programming
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Probation officer
National Probation Service
10.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Studies
University of Portsmouth
10.2004 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Sociology
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2001 - 06.2024
Store assistant
Argos
06.2001 - 09.2004
Access to Higher Education - Health Studies Pathway
Salford college
09.1999 - 06.2001
GCSE - English
Salford College
09.1999 - 06.2000
Store assistant
Aldi
01.1998 - 06.2001
Sewing machinist
Heritage
01.1988 - 05.2001