Stephen Hymas
Bradford,West Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in criminology and offender supervision, adept at navigating the prison system and coordinating rehabilitation programmes. Demonstrates strong multicultural sensitivity and social services awareness, facilitating effective service provider collaboration and community liaison. Proficient in case management, psychological assessment, and parole proceedings, with a comprehensive understanding of the penal code and criminal law. Exceptional communicator skilled in multidisciplinary teamwork and interdepartmental collaboration, committed to enhancing family support interventions and ensuring safety through health and safety protocols. Career goals include advancing rehabilitation strategies within the criminal justice system to promote successful reintegration of offenders into society.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Behaviour Support Worker
Calton school trust
Bradford, West Yorkshire
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Reduced instances of disruptive behaviour with proactive interventions.
- Established safe environments by setting clear behavioural expectations.
- Helped pupils develop self-regulatory behaviours, led to decreased classroom disruptions.
- Nurtured a positive relationship with each student, encouraged open communication about their concerns.
Fostercarer
Orange Grove Foster Agency
Bradford, West yorkshire
04.2014 - 04.2024
- Navigated complex emotional situations with empathy and patience, aiding in conflict resolution.
- Worked closely with other professionals involved in child's welfare; improving collaborative efforts towards child’s wellbeing.
- Arranged social activities to boost confidence levels and encourage interaction with peers.
- Fostered resilience in children through regular counselling sessions, boosting emotional strength.
Probation officer
West Yorkshire Probation Trust
Leeds, West Yorkshire
06.1999 - 04.2014
- Offered crisis intervention services during emergencies or stressful situations.
- Provided emotional support to families of offenders, fostering a more supportive environment for reform.
- Addressed probation violations, maintaining public safety and order.
- Provided vocational guidance for increased employment opportunities post-release.
- Ensured compliance with court orders by performing regular home visits.
- Produces progress reports, providing updates on probationer's status and behaviour change.
- Prepared court reports, aiding in fair sentencing decisions.
- Maintained detailed case notes, enhancing data tracking efficiency.
- Developed tailored behavioural modification plans to address offending patterns.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to apprehend absconding individuals.
- Enhanced client rehabilitation by implementing individualised treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support services.
- Conducted risk assessments to facilitate safe community reentry.
- Supported in community reintegration with effective counselling sessions.
- Referred clients to supportive resources such as substance abuse treatment programs, enhancing their recovery journey.
- Helped resolve probationer issues with housing, employment and healthcare.
- Ensured adherence to all legal requirements and performed [Number] office, home and employment visits per week.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders and assessed their living conditions and case background information.
- Created and maintained parole hearing information to keep leadership up-to-date on offender status.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Updated, tracked and filed documentation with court
- Informed supervisor of unusual conditions and questionable items.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
- Evaluated client progress toward completing terms of probation and addressed difficulties.
- Wrote pre-sentence and post-sentence investigation and court reports.
- Collaborated with families to provide maximum support.
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Maintained personal contact with offenders through office and community visits.
- Completed reports on behalf of the court and associated legal entities.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to the community.
- Arranged and implemented offender prison release programs.
Bus driver
Firstbus
Bradford, West yorkshire
05.1987 - 03.1999
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of the bus to ensure roadworthiness.
- Provided excellent customer service to passengers, ensuring a comfortable journey.
- Reported any mechanical problems promptly for early resolution.
- Managed difficult situations calmly, creating a peaceful environment onboard.
Engineering
GEC machines LTD
Bradford, West yorkshire
03.1980 - 02.1987
- Interpreted engineering drawings, applying strong knowledge of geometric tolerancing.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills during challenging engineering tasks.
- Consulted engineering drawings to assemble intricate mechanical systems accurately.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Probation studies
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 09.2001 - 05.2004
NVQ Level 4 - Community Justice
City & Guilds
09.2001 - 05.2004
Skills
- Safety oriented
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Social services awareness
- Service provider collaboration
- Parole proceedings understanding
- Psychological assessment
- Expertise in criminology
- offender supervision
- Rehabilitation programmes coordination
- Family support interventions
- Knowledge of penal code
- Diversity sensitivity
- Prison system navigation
- Health and Safety
- Exceptional communicator
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Data Entry
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Case Management
- Criminal law knowledge
- Case planning
- Strong decision maker
- Administration of Physical Restraints training
- Community liaison
- Witness testimony
Affiliations
- Reading
- painting and collecting model soldiers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behaviour Support Worker
Calton school trust
03.2024 - 12.2024
Fostercarer
Orange Grove Foster Agency
04.2014 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Probation studies
Sheffield Hallam University
09.2001 - 05.2004
NVQ Level 4 - Community Justice
City & Guilds
09.2001 - 05.2004
Probation officer
West Yorkshire Probation Trust
06.1999 - 04.2014
Bus driver
Firstbus
05.1987 - 03.1999
Engineering
GEC machines LTD
03.1980 - 02.1987
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