Hannah Evans
Brighton
Summary
A dedicated professional with extensive expertise in criminal justice and policy knowledge, specialising in risk assessment and risk management. Demonstrates proficiency in efficient case note writing, effective communication with diverse stakeholders, and establishing national and international communication for risk management. Skilled in public speaking across various settings, including parole hearings and multi-agency meetings, with a strong focus on diversity, cultural sensitivity, and conflict resolution. Committed to multidisciplinary teamwork and community liaison to enhance agency collaboration. Career goals include advocating for change within the criminal justice system through strategic training and development initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
NSD Specialist Probation Officer
The Probation Service
London
02.2021 - Current
- Managing a diverse caseload of people on probation, with responsibility for risk assessment, enforcement, and engagement with individuals on probation.
- Completing robust and holistic risk assessments using a variety of sources including Extremist Risk Guidance, security information, court documents, and interviewing people on probation. These assessments are used as a foundation for risk management and shared with other agencies to inform their work with individuals.
- Providing professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board, other criminal justice agencies, and partner organisations
- Undertake full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed at all levels of risk of serious harm including high and very high.
- Using computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.
- Ensuring timely and effective referrals to, and relationships between, offender management, court teams, victim contact units, interventions, Approved Premises, prisons and external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.
- Attending professional meetings and represent the National Security Division (NSD) at appropriate partnership forums e.g. MAPPA, MARAC.
- Leading meetings with professionals from different agencies to discuss complex risk management planning and intervention pathways for people on probation.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, maintaining effective team relationships and providing professional guidance and support to other staff as appropriate.
- Mentoring new members of staff to introduce them to the unit, provide shadowing opportunities, and advise them on the enhanced management expectations of NSD.
- Providing cover within my team and to other teams as required.
- Undertaking prison, home, or other alternate location visits as required.
- Responding to risk escalation requests raised, determining risk level, arising risks, contingency, and deciding on how this will be managed.
- Delivering one-to-one accredited programmes and recommended interventions with people on probation.
- Conduct mandatory drug tests as required, and following prescribed medication procedures.
- Carrying out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
- Demonstrating pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
- Working to the enhanced National Standards implemented by the NSD to ensure strengthened risk management.
- Building strong professional working relationships with people on probation to build trust, whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries, to increase rehabilitation efforts and enable robust risk management.
Probation Officer
National Probation Service
Hounslow
10.2014 - 02.2021
- Conducted risk assessments to facilitate safe community re-entry.
- Referred service users to supportive resources such as substance abuse treatment programs, enhancing their recovery journey.
- Enhanced rehabilitation by implementing individualised treatment plans and engaging with their support network of family and friends to enhance rehabilitation.
- Ensured compliance with court orders by performing regular home visits alongside regular office appointments.
- Prepared court reports, aiding in fair sentencing decisions and providing relevant updates on current sentences for enforcement decisions to be made.
- Administered drug tests for ensuring adherence to probation conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support services.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to apprehend absconding individuals.
- Offered crisis intervention services during emergencies or stressful situations.
- Helped resolve issues with housing, employment. and healthcare.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders and assessed their living conditions and case background information.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Took a lead for working with individuals convicted of sexual offences to provide specialist guidance for colleagues and deliver training relevant to this area.
- Worked as the lead for the Integrated Offender Management service, holding regular meetings with other agencies including police, housing, substance misuse team, and healthcare. Held a high number of these cases which required adapted working for individuals presenting chaotically with diverse needs and limited engagement.
Carer assistant
Rosedene Nursing Home
Tooting Bec, Wandsworth
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Provided care for elderly patients, promoting their dignity and respect.
- Enhanced patient morale with regular interaction and conversation.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying any potential health issues early on.
- Facilitated social activities, improving quality of life for residents.
- Assisted with personal hygiene to ensure health and wellbeing.
- Assisted patients at mealtimes, encouraging balanced diets.
- Promoted independence for disabled individuals through assistance with daily tasks.
- Demonstrated empathy towards patients; fostering trustful relationships.
- Maintained cleanliness of living areas, resulting in a safe environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Forensic Investigation
University of Lincoln
Lincoln, England 09.2011 - 05.2014
A-Levels - Psychology, English Literature, Biology
Llanfyllin High School and Sixth Form
Llanfyllin, Powys 09.2009 - 06.2011
Diploma of Higher Education - Probation Qualification Framework
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, England 10.2014 - 02.2016
GCSEs - English, Maths, History, Physical Education, Science, French, Welsh, Classical Civilisations
Llanfyllin High School
Llanfyllin, Powys 09.2007 - 06.2009
Skills
- Robust and holistic risk assessment and risk management, including multidisciplinary teamwork and information gathering
- Efficient and time sensitive case note writing
- Child protection and safeguarding awareness and implementation
- Criminal justice and policy knowledge Parole recommendations and knowledge of processes, including timely provision of reports and attendance at oral hearings
- Therapeutic listening and working responsively to individuals' needs, including diversity and cultural sensitivity, whilst maintaining professional boundaries and safe working practices
- Effective communication with people on probation and their support networks
- Establishing communication with services in the UK and abroad to produce effective risk management planning and information sharing processes
- Public speaking in various settings including parole hearings, multi agency meetings, and training delivery
- Conflict resolution and change advocacy within the service
- Time-sensitive and proportionate decision-making with consideration of risk management
Affiliations
- Hiking, horse riding, reading, and crocheting.
Accomplishments
Nomination through the local Reward and Recognition scheme for providing a mentoring role to a new member of the team: "Hannah E has been my mentor since joining NSD, she has been extremely helpful and knowledgeable and always makes time for us to have catch ups even when she is very busy. Hannah has been very welcoming and helped me to feel part of the NSD team."
When I was 17 years old, I completed the Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. This involved several practice excursions followed by a four day walking challenge in the Lake District where, in a group of four, I covered 40 kilometres of land, carrying our camping equipment, clothes and food. This tested not only my physical perseverance but my teamwork and coordination skills. As well as the walking excursion, I completed 18 months of one hour a week volunteering, the development of a personal skill over 12 months, developing a skill over 6 months, and a week of residential work. The whole experience widened my knowledge in certain areas and massively improved my self-confidence and level of determination.
Certification
Level 7 Advanced Certificate in Counter Terrorism completed in 2022.
Timeline
NSD Specialist Probation Officer
The Probation Service
02.2021 - Current
Probation Officer
National Probation Service
10.2014 - 02.2021
Diploma of Higher Education - Probation Qualification Framework
University of Portsmouth
10.2014 - 02.2016
Carer assistant
Rosedene Nursing Home
06.2014 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Forensic Investigation
University of Lincoln
09.2011 - 05.2014
A-Levels - Psychology, English Literature, Biology
Llanfyllin High School and Sixth Form
09.2009 - 06.2011
GCSEs - English, Maths, History, Physical Education, Science, French, Welsh, Classical Civilisations
Llanfyllin High School
09.2007 - 06.2009