Deborah Drew
Beverley,East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary
I was a trustworthy and committed Prison Officer for 33 years. I was proficient in the daily operations of running a wing and built positive working relations with both my co-workers and the prisoners in my charge. I worked on a variety of CBT programmes over the years to help the group members recognise their negative thoughts and behaviours which enabled the participants to lead a more positive lifestyle within the community. I remained calm under pressure to prevent and resolve any incidents that occurred on the wing.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO Group Facilitator
Growth Company
Hull
03.2026 - 09.2026
- My core responsibilities were to plan and prep sessions for content, so the group members would gain learning skills from the aim of the sessions.
- I managed with my co-facilitator to keep the topic we were discussing on track by asking open ended questions which kept the session flowing. Group dynamics were managed by encouraging the quieter members to speak and to reduce the dominant group members from overshadowing.
- Conflicts and non-pro-social thoughts and behaviours were addressed accordingly by discussions. The group members were motivated to look at future employment, thoughts and behaviours that would lead them away from reoffending.
- The sessions were then documented on the CATS system for each group member to show the learning that he had achieved during that session. Next steps were implemented to guide the individual learning pattern.
- I also engaged with previous and current group members on a one-to-one basis to give them the opportunity to speak openly about their past behaviours and encourage future growth.
Civil Enforcement Officer
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Responded to enquiries from the public, providing guidance on parking regulations and procedures.
- Issued penalty charge notices to vehicles contravening parking restrictions, enhancing community safety.
- Issued warnings to vehicle owners parked in unsafe or prohibited areas.
- Monitored and enforced parking regulations within designated areas to maintain order and compliance.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss updates in legislation and improvements in enforcement practices.
- Demonstrated courteous and professional behaviour in addressing queries and concerns from the public to promote positive communications.
Prison Officer
HMP Hull
Hull, Humberside
09.1992 - 01.2024
- Prevented and constructively managed challenging behaviours, demonstrating fairness and consistency to build positive relationships.
- Effectively managed risks through safe and secure supervision of prisoners, ensuring all needs and entitlements were consistently met.
- Promoted positive behaviour in individuals engaging in rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives, providing supportive, inclusive approach.
- Managed conflict and incidents using established and approved techniques, including control and restraint (C&R), and positive communication , maintaining health and safety of patrons.
- Escorted prisoners to outside medical appointments, securing prisoners for public safety.
- Oversaw work and education programmes offered and encouraged prisoners to participate and learn good decision-making habits.
- Monitored prisoners at risk for suicide closely to prevent attempts by prisoners for self-harm.
- Attended yearly training on controlling and restraining prisoners without harm to prepare for unexpected situations and avoid escalations.
- Welcomed family members and visitors onto premises and conducted security protocol before start of visitation.
- Supervised prisoners in all aspects of prison wing activity for population safety.
Education
ASD Awareness -
HMPPS
Hull2023
Personality Psychopathy and Behaviours -
HMPPS
Hull2023
Internet Non-Contact Offending -
HMPPS
Hull2022
Mental Health and Secure Units Training -
HMPPS
Hull2022
Structured Groups -
HMPPS
Hull2022
Forensic Conversations Schema Training -
HMPPS
Hull2021
Sex Offender Treatment Programme (SOTP) -
HMPPS
Aylesbury, BKM2006
O-Levels -
Felpham Comprehensive
West Sussex1982
Skills
- Persuasive Negotiator
- Excellent Verbal Communication
- Good Time Management
- Able to work in a team or as an individual
- Exceptional Problem-Solving
- Safeguarding Policy Knowledge
- Conflict Management
- Keen Problem Solver
- Behavioural Disorders Familiarity
Hobbies and interests
- During my free time I enjoy hiking with a group or by myself.
- I enjoy sports which include; rugby, cricket and going to the gym.
- I enjoy travelling both throughout the UK and abroad to discover new cultures and lifestyles.
Additional Information
- I have attend several MAPPA (Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements) meeting during my time in the Prison Service and have attended many Child Protection Boards.
- I believe by helping the public and giving them the right skills to live a pro-social life will help reduce offending in their future.
Timeline
CFO Group Facilitator
Growth Company
03.2026 - 09.2026
Civil Enforcement Officer
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
11.2024 - 08.2025
Prison Officer
HMP Hull
09.1992 - 01.2024
O-Levels -
Felpham Comprehensive
Sex Offender Treatment Programme (SOTP) -
HMPPS
Forensic Conversations Schema Training -
HMPPS
Structured Groups -
HMPPS
Mental Health and Secure Units Training -
HMPPS
Internet Non-Contact Offending -
HMPPS
Personality Psychopathy and Behaviours -
HMPPS
ASD Awareness -
HMPPS