Christopher Brown
176 Prince of Wales Avenue, Flint, Flintshire, CH6 5JU
07808866414 • cbrown5880@gmail.com

Personal statement

I currently work for GEOAmey as a Court Custody Manager. I am responsible for the safe and secure movements of adults and young people within custody area at court. I also make sure the court is running in accordance with operational procedures (SOP), PECS and the ministry of justice.
I currently manage and small team of 7 staff and there holidays and welfare.

I am currently seeking a long term career. I have a full UK driving licence with extended licences of C1, C, D1, D, CE1, CE (new driver passed CE ). I also have tachograph driver card in date; CPC has currently run out, however this will be completed by the 27th November 2023.
Within my role in GEOAmey I drove the larger vehicle which was 30+ft in length (D licence), also this vehicle is governed by taco law and working time directive. I drove this vehicle for 3 year within my time at GEOAmey.

I consider myself to be highly motivated, hardworking individual with a strong work ethic. I am very reliable and resilient individual who has excellent punctuality throughout my current career and past employment. I always maintain a professional attitude in my working practice and I am enthusiastic to learn new tasks. I am extremely eager to take part in any available training that can further enhance my knowledge and skills to improve my working performance. I am extremely flexible with working hours and shift patterns.

Key Skills

• Ability to carry out risk assessments efficiently and correctly
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer literacy
• The ability to work well under pressure and to tight time deadlines
• Ability to build effective working relationships and work as a team
• A positive and practical attitude
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Report writing

Employment History

Care Support Worker, Autism Together, Bromborough
(December 2013- April 2017)

Achievements and responsibilities:

• Carried out full risk assessments on new services users
• Encouraging independence
• Report writing
• Health and well being of clients
• Promote independence
• Personal care
• Providing a person centred approach
• General housekeeping
• Outdoor activities e.g. gardening and animal care
• Safeguarding
• Working as a team and independently
• NVQ level 1 in health and social care

Tradesman , Panorama loft conversions, Hoylake
(January 2012 – January 2015)

Achievements and responsibilities:

• Basic plumbing, pipe fitting, electrics and plastering
• Use of power tools
• Roof work e.g. tiling, led work, flat roofing, guttering
• Ensuring the work is clean and hazard free at all times
• Confident when working at heights and in confined spaces
• Keeping to a floor plan
• Good relationship with customers and employees
• Working within a deadline
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to work under pressure

Prison Custody Officer, GEOAmey, Chester
(April 2017 – Present)

Achievements and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe and secure movements of adults and young people within custody. From police, prison and at court. Providing care and support whilst in court and on the vehicles in transport.
• Ensuring people within custody and my colleagues are safe through searching procedures of each person within custody. To ensure when handed over to next member of staff they can be sure that they have nothing that could harm themselves or my colleagues.
• Liaising with third party agencies including the police and prison services to ensure correct documentation is completed.
• Treat everyone in my care fairly, with respect, understanding and compassion.
• Ensure the welfare of everyone within my custody by manging their risk and vulnerability.
• Conducting risk assessments with each person within my custody.
• Safely escorting people in custody whilst at court including to the dock, visits and to and from the vehicles.
• Assist within Courts ensuring the persons in custody needs are attended too and the courts run smoothly.
• I am First Aid and Control and restraint trained.

Education

Rock Ferry High School, Rock Ferry
(September 2006 – June 2007)

GCSE’s
Maths C
English C
Science CD
Drama C
ICT C
PE B
Music C

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy playing football in my spare time. I sometimes play golf on weekends and spending time with my family and friends.

References

References are available upon request.