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Clare McBride

Glasgow

Summary

Motivated Criminology graduate with exceptional communication and teamwork abilities. A background in management positions and experienced in training staff and team development . Calm under pressure, having worked as a Prison Officer, in order to maintain safe and secure environments. Educated to Honours Degree level in Criminology. Proficient in data analysis having worked as a social researcher. Keen to further develop the skills I have gained working as a civil servant and during my studies, as part of this Graduate Development Programme.

Work history

Prison Officer

Scottish Prison Service
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintained comprehensive understanding of all rules, policies and laws that govern Prison Officer practice.
  • Identified vulnerable people in custody and handled instances of self-harm in accordance with SPS Talk To Me protocols.
  • Supported research programmes to improve subject insight and progress department projects.
  • Supported offenders with rehabilitation programmes for positive prisoner outcomes and optimum public safety.

Student Researcher

Scottish Poverty and Inequality Unit (SPIRU)
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Maintained quality standards to preserve integrity of data findings.
  • Conducted literature reviews to avoid duplication and give credit to other researchers.
  • Wrote reports to summarise data and implications of results.
  • Prepared graphs and spreadsheets to present findings.
  • Checked facts, proofread and edited research documents for accuracy.

Support Worker

The Blue Triangle
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
  • Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.

Duty Manager

The Record Factory
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Responded to customer concerns with speed and knowledge, delivering professional, personalised service.
  • Stored cash floats and delivered secure banking procedures.
  • Met health and safety guidelines to maintain compliant working environments.

04.2016 - 06.2017

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Social Sciences with Criminology

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow

Certificate of Higher Education - Social Services

City of Glasgow College
Glasgow

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Effective decision maker
  • I am trained in using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) to analyse and collate different types of data I have experience using excel for analysis and presentation of data
  • In the course of my studies and time as a student researcher, I successfully managed deadlines, competing commitments and to lead project teams
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • I have experience in speaking to large audiences and I am comfortable doing so

Timeline

Prison Officer

Scottish Prison Service
10.2022 - Current

Student Researcher

Scottish Poverty and Inequality Unit (SPIRU)
01.2021 - 08.2022

Support Worker

The Blue Triangle
01.2018 - 12.2019

Duty Manager

The Record Factory
10.2017 - 06.2018

04.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Social Sciences with Criminology

Glasgow Caledonian University

Certificate of Higher Education - Social Services

City of Glasgow College

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