Experience

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  Plymouth city council

  Sept 1983 - Jun 1985

  Management trainee
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  Devon and cornwall police

  Sept 1998 - Feb 2008

  During this time, I led a small team of specialists with responsibility for developing confidence in the police, ensuring community cohesion and supporting the government’s counter-terrorism strategy. Key achievements in this position included: - Developing high-grade intelligence regarding extremism and organised football-related violence Seconded to the States of Jersey Police to investigate allegations into the criminal activities of three police officers.

  • Sergeant (Diverse Communities Team Manager)

    Sept 2007 - Feb 2008

  • Detective Sergeant (Intelligence Directorate and CID)

    Apr 2003 - Sept 2007

  • Police Sergeant (Custody Officer)

    Oct 2000 - Apr 2003

  • Constable (Patrol then Detective in CID/Crime Squad/Crime Policy)

    Jun 1985 - Oct 2000

  • Detective Constable

    Sept 1998 - Feb 1999
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  Devon and cornwall police

  Aug 2008 - Jul 2015

  Detective sergeant (public protection unit)

  I was initially leading a team of 20 Officers over 2 sites, to investigate and safeguard victims and families from domestic abuse and violence. I then progressed to oversee child abuse investigations and adult safeguarding cases, with a team of 15 Officers and civilian staff. In both of these roles it was vital to develop a rapport to gain the trust of victims of all ages and vulnerabilities, in order to conduct effective victim and suspect interviews resulting in quality testimony and evidence. As the areas most experienced child protection detective, I attended and supervised investigations on every child death (SUDI). By implementing protocol and using my experience, I was able to make difficult decisions regarding whether there was any criminality involved. My expertise was also used in strategy meetings, child protection case conferences, Local Authority Designated Officer meetings and Best Interest meetings. I also chaired multi-agency risk assessment conferences. The role involved leading complex and protracted investigations, critically reviewing cases, preparing reports and giving evidence in various courts. Key achievements in this position included: - On the project team implementing the country’s first-ever Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, which was nationally recognised as good practice, and received very positive feedback from OFSTED as the MASH manager - Prioritising and delegating cases according to risk and statutory deadlines, consistently achieving positive outcomes despite reduced staff numbers and increased demand - Successfully removing hundreds of children from abusive situations Show less

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  Exeter and district basketball association

  Jan 2014 - now

  Executive member: competitions and safeguarding

  As an Executive Member, I’m responsible for organising all competitions and tournaments and leading adult and child safeguarding across the association. I implement policy from Basketball England, learning from the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) and undertake safeguarding training of coaches and referee’s.I’m also a qualified basketball referee.

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  South devon and dartmoor community safety partnership

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2018

  Asb and safeguarding officer

  Leading anti-social behaviour management and safeguarding. Delivery of training on anti social behaviour interventions, safeguarding and child sexual exploitation. Whilst there I critically examined processes and contributed to policy to identify and close knowledge and process gaps across the council and the Safer Devon Partnership. I provide input into policy development and reviews to drive compliance, complete audits in line with the Children’s Act and implement new procedures. As part of my role, I influence members of various political parties and negotiate on sensitive issues at senior executive level. Key achievements in this position include: - Implementing a Vulnerability Forum, which is now being considered by the Devon Safeguarding Adults Board as a process to be rolled out across the whole of Devon - Introducing safe environments for the drug community to dispose of drug related litter, minimise infection risks associated with drug littering and reducing drug and alcohol related anti-social behaviour - supporting the Council to achieve Dementia Carer Friendly status, with the Council held as an “exemplar for other organisations” - Initiating joint operations with the Police to identify and prosecute cases of modern slavery - Representing the Local Authority on television and radio, explaining the county’s first Public Space Protection Order which resolved a 20-year old problem of local anti-social behaviour Show less

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  Ark pilates and fitness

  Jul 2018 - now

  Certified pilates instructor
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  Basketball england

  Oct 2018 - now

  Safeguarding case management group member
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  Diocese of plymouth

  Jan 2019 - now

  Safeguarding caseworker
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  Plymouth amateur rowing club

  Apr 2022 - now

  Secretary and welfare lead

  Honorary Club secretary of Plymouth Amateur Rowing Club and lead welfare officer.

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  Birmingham 2022 commonwealth games

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Games volunteer at the 3x3 basketball competition

  Volunteer role supporting the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. I worked at the Smithfields site in the 3X3 Basketball competition in a roaming role supporting all three fields of play for all their equipment needs.