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Victoria Allsop

St Neots,Cambridgeshire

Summary

Experienced probationary officer skilled in conducting risk assessments and promoting positive behavioural change.


Strong background in maintaining confidentiality and supporting offenders through effective communication.


Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance public safety.



Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Probationary Officer

HMPPS
Bedford, Bedfordshire
01.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced inter-agency cooperation with regular communication and collaboration.
  • Conducted risk assessments to ensure public safety and prevent recidivism.
  • Maintained high standards of professional conduct, establishing trust with all stakeholders.
  • Developed comprehensive case notes for better understanding of probationer's progress.
  • Conducted home visits regularly, ensuring safe environment for offenders.
  • Promoted positive behavioural change through counselling and motivational interviewing techniques.
  • Prepared detailed reports for parole reviews regarding progress of each offender on probation.

Prison Officer

HMPPS
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
04.2008 - 01.2019
  • Handled difficult situations calmly, ensuring minimal disruption within prison.
  • Fostered positive relationships with prisoners through consistent communication and respect.
  • Conducted security checks, enhancing overall prison security.
  • Assisted in preparation of parole reports for successful offender transition planning.
  • Stayed calm and poised during heated, difficult or stressful situations, alleviating conflicts.
  • Resolved incidents calmly, maintaining best-possible safety and security of prison staff and offenders.
  • Cooperated with multi-disciplinary team members, contributing to effective management strategies.
  • Performed internal and external escort duties of prisoners with meticulous attention to detail to avoid incidents.
  • Recognised signs of bullying and blackmail, taking immediate action to prevent escalation.

Administrative Assistant

Enterprise Consulting
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
06.2005 - 04.2008
  • Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency in workplace.
  • Facilitated internal communication.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly maintaining high level confidentiality at all times.
  • Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Supported accurate record-keeping with proficient data entry skills.
  • Coordinated office operations by handling phone inquiries, managing correspondence and supervising office cleanliness.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Studies

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth
2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology With Criminal Justice Studies

University of Plymouth
Plymouth
2004

A-Levels - Business Studies, English Literature, History

Ipswich High School for Girls
Ipswich, Suffolk

GCSEs - 10 GCSEs

Copleston High School
Ipswich, Suffolk

Skills

  • Professional boundaries setting
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Proactive engagement
  • Behavioural change support
  • Resilience under stress
  • Case Management
  • Record-keeping
  • Report-writing
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Strong decision maker

Affiliations

Gym

Reading

Music

Timeline

Probationary Officer

HMPPS
01.2019 - Current

Prison Officer

HMPPS
04.2008 - 01.2019

Administrative Assistant

Enterprise Consulting
06.2005 - 04.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Studies

University of Portsmouth

Bachelor of Science - Psychology With Criminal Justice Studies

University of Plymouth

A-Levels - Business Studies, English Literature, History

Ipswich High School for Girls

GCSEs - 10 GCSEs

Copleston High School

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