Holly Bradley
London
Summary
Experienced professional with a deep knowledge of the criminal justice system, domestic abuse and the barriers this community face in society. Committed to supporting individuals in navigating legal and social systems and frameworks, while also dedicated to improve structural responses and engagement. Compassionate individual who is able to build rapport with convicted people, many of whom have experienced difficult circumstances and mental health problems. Organized and detail oriented, excellent communicator.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6058
6058
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Community Engagement Navigator
Richmond Fellowship
London
08.2023 - Current
- My role involved creating safe environments for hard to reach communities that are often missed from referrals to domestic abuse support services.
- To encourage and foster open and honest conversations about structural organisational change to ensure their needs where being met and their culture respected.
- My goal was to learn from these communities on how to increase the quality of support and care these communities receive, make statutory services inclusive and culturally aware.
- My role also included upskilling and training professionals who work in domestic abuse or may come into contact with domestic abuse through their work. These trainings included online webinars, in person interactive trainings and training around specific cohorts and unique forms of domestic abuse.
Community Keyworker
Advance Charity
London
08.2022 - 11.2022
- During my time with Advance Charity on a fixed term contract I was responsible for supporting and advocating for women involved in the criminal justice system
- My primary role was to support women finding stable housing, finding appropriate employment and avenues into employment
- My role also involved multi-agency working with the National Probation Service, DWP and drug and alcohol service to provide holistic support to encourage independence and reduce reoffending
- I was also responsible for undertaking timely case reporting and completing risk assessment to aid with appropriate interventions.
Probation Officer
National Probation Service
London
07.2019 - 08.2022
- During my time with the National Probation Service I was responsible for supporting newly released offender's resettlement in the community, support with providing housing, mental health and undertaking drug and alcohol support
- I was responsible for undertaking timely risk assessment and undertaking specialised referrals to multi-agency support networks to reduce reoffending risks in the community
- I undertook motivational interviewing to target specific areas of risk, increase emotional wellbeing and support complex needs
- Part of my role was also to provide evidence to the court both written and verbal to support release into the community
- I was able to become a mentor for newly hired trainees and assist with their learning while training to become a qualified officer.
Personal Care Assistant
ICCM
Northamptonshire
04.2019 - 06.2019
- While working for ICCM I was responsible for supporting an individual with complex health needs, providing practical care and to undertake regular risk assessments to formulate an informed care plan
- My role also included facilitating activities in a rest bite setting with other individuals with complex health needs to promote enrichment, independence and promote positive socialisation and reduce isolation.
Enforcement Officer
Kingdom Security
Northampton
10.2018 - 01.2019
- My role with Kingdom Security involved issues Fixed Penalty Notices to members of the public for littering and to promote a greener environment
- My role involved informing and educating the general public regarding environmental laws and current policies
- I also dealt with public complaints and undertook regular risk assessments to ensure daily safe practice and undertook timely reports for any issues that may have arisen
- I was also able to provide training and mentoring for new members of the team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Community Justice
University of Portsmouth
Master of Arts - Criminology
University of Nottingham
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Northumbria University
A levels and GCSEs -
Brooke Weston Academy
Skills
- Community Engagement Facilitation
- Strong written and communication skills
- Self motivated
- Multi-agency working
- Team worker
- Adaptability
- Training Delivery
- Risk management
- Motivational interviewing skills
Affiliations
- Between January 2023 and June I solo backpacked around South and Central America which has allowed me to explore different cultures, meet new people and develop my confidence and resilience to unfamiliar environments
- I am currently working with Remark! to achieve Level 1 in British Sign Language
Timeline
Community Engagement Navigator
Richmond Fellowship
08.2023 - Current
Community Keyworker
Advance Charity
08.2022 - 11.2022
Probation Officer
National Probation Service
07.2019 - 08.2022
Personal Care Assistant
ICCM
04.2019 - 06.2019
Enforcement Officer
Kingdom Security
10.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Community Justice
University of Portsmouth
Master of Arts - Criminology
University of Nottingham
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Northumbria University
A levels and GCSEs -
Brooke Weston Academy
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