After 10 years working in the Prison Service, I am now looking to take on a new challenge. I want to take the skills I have learnt with me to different more care based environment with the focus more on well being and away from security.
In my current role, I am responsible for the welfare of Offenders overnight on the wing.
This includes dealing with any issues that may occur, from health issues to self harm. I need to assess straight away the severity of the incident , decide if it is an issue for onsite healthcare or if an ambulance is required.
Then I will write up the report of the incident and communicate it the the relevant departments using the IT system. i also update the case notes of the offender and submit an internal report of the incident.
Sometimes nothing more is required than lending a sympathetic and empathic ear, just proving reassure to a person in need or crisis.