This page contains a Flash digital edition of a book.
LIFE OF A DAY IN THE


MAURILIA VELOSO PROBATION OFFICER, JERSEY PROBATION SERVICE


MAURILIA VELOSO


I started work in Human Resources in the hospitality sector with the Seymour Group, but in 1997, with two young children, I decided to change career and joined Employment Services at the Social Security Department. In 2009, my career path changed once more when I was delighted to secure the position of Assistant Probation Officer with the opportunity to study for a degree in Social Work and become a qualified Probation Officer. The main focus was to provide a service for Portuguese speaking clients as I am fluent in the language.


I successfully qualified in 2014 having completed three and half years of study through the Robert Gordon University together with my trainee work and supported by my employer. During this time I undertook a three month placement in the Madeiran Probation Office and spent six months with the Fostering and Adoption team in Jersey. Both the study and the work experiences proved invaluable in terms of the breadth of knowledge I have acquired over the past few years.


It is difficult to showcase one day in the life of a Probation Officer, so I will talk about an average day including the numerous other tasks we have to do, sometimes at short notice, due to the complexities and crises that can occur with our clients.


On a typical morning I arrive at work for 9.00 a.m. and log on and scan any e-mails before heading to our regular morning meeting to discuss the Court results from the previous day, today’s Court list and any other relevant practice issues.


The rest of the morning will be filled by a range of duties including: • Representing the service in Court. • Attending multi-agency public protection meetings, where I contribute to the assessment and management plans of some of Jersey’s high risk offenders.


• Visiting HMP La Moye to either prepare Court reports on clients on remand or supervise serving prisoners with a view to them resettling safely in the community.


At lunch time I tend to head up the road to my local, the Aquila Café where Aurelia’s tuna mix sandwiches and coffee are excellent!


So onto the afternoon… This is when I see clients subject to Probation Orders. My job is to help them make changes in their lives that will hopefully reduce their risk of re-offending. This involves both individual and group work. I recently finished co-leading the Aggression Control Training


Page 102 20/20 A day in the life of...


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100  |  Page 101  |  Page 102  |  Page 103  |  Page 104  |  Page 105  |  Page 106  |  Page 107  |  Page 108  |  Page 109  |  Page 110  |  Page 111  |  Page 112  |  Page 113  |  Page 114  |  Page 115  |  Page 116