Stephanie Billin Email & Phone Number

Jevington, England, Gb

East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

The Ethics Committee is responsible for enhancing external and internal trust and confidence in the Ethical governance and actions of Sussex Police. It supports the organisation by identifying organisation improvement and opportunities to promote the core values of integrity, impartiality, public service and transparency. The aim of the Committee is to provide advice and support to decision makers by providing effective and independent scrutiny, constructively debating ethical dilemmas—using… Show more The Ethics Committee is responsible for enhancing external and internal trust and confidence in the Ethical governance and actions of Sussex Police. It supports the organisation by identifying organisation improvement and opportunities to promote the core values of integrity, impartiality, public service and transparency. The aim of the Committee is to provide advice and support to decision makers by providing effective and independent scrutiny, constructively debating ethical dilemmas—using experience and background to challenge discussions where necessary, challenge and identify organisational cultural assimilation—identifying and communicating best practice and learning on ethical issues to the organisation, support force decision makers on issues which have a degree of ethical or moral dilemma, contribute to the good governance of the force by bringing wide experience and independent perspective to our work, acting in accordance with the Code of Ethics for policing. Show less

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

I am currently a Senior Practitioner for the Inspire team, within Brighton Women's Centre. I manage the day-to-day operation of targeted case-work intervention for women in the Criminal Justice System. This includes co-ordinating and overseeing all referrals into the service, line management supervision for the Inspire team of caseworkers, holding a complex caseload of Service Users, ensuring up to date clear and accurate digital records of all interventions across the team, giving particular… Show more I am currently a Senior Practitioner for the Inspire team, within Brighton Women's Centre. I manage the day-to-day operation of targeted case-work intervention for women in the Criminal Justice System. This includes co-ordinating and overseeing all referrals into the service, line management supervision for the Inspire team of caseworkers, holding a complex caseload of Service Users, ensuring up to date clear and accurate digital records of all interventions across the team, giving particular attention to the level of risk presented by the client group in relation to adult and child safeguarding; working in liaison with The Probation Service, multiple agencies Pan Sussex, especially VAWG services, highlighting the impact of the project and ensuring outputs and outcomes for the Inspire service are monitored and evaluated, including completing outcome monitoring and preparing quarterly and annual reports using a range of qualitative and quantitative tools. I ensure Inspire maintains a high profile, and am part of the wider management team. Show less

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

I worked with Stonewater as a result of the re-tendering of domestic abuse services commissioned by Brighton and Hove Council. This encompassed the changing of the long standing domestic abuse service provision for refuge within the area operating for the last 26 years. I managed and led the refuge and staff team through this period of change, encompassing a change of staff structure, a change to service provision including extended hours, changes relating to terms and conditions of continued… Show more I worked with Stonewater as a result of the re-tendering of domestic abuse services commissioned by Brighton and Hove Council. This encompassed the changing of the long standing domestic abuse service provision for refuge within the area operating for the last 26 years. I managed and led the refuge and staff team through this period of change, encompassing a change of staff structure, a change to service provision including extended hours, changes relating to terms and conditions of continued staff contracts and the employment of new staff members.I managed day to day delivery of a quality supported housing service. I ensured service delivery in alignment with the Supported Housing Strategy and and local authority contract, and kept up-to-date with local and national developments affecting domestic abuse services and responding and sharing information with the team as appropriate. Show less

I supported the delivery and development of the service to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex on behalf of the Portal service. I managed staff, premises and resources in conjunction with the Service Manager(s) and wider staff team. I was part of the management team supporting all client services across RISE and took a role in ensuring managerial support across all RISE services. As part of the Management Team, I assisted in the day-to-day… Show more I supported the delivery and development of the service to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex on behalf of the Portal service. I managed staff, premises and resources in conjunction with the Service Manager(s) and wider staff team. I was part of the management team supporting all client services across RISE and took a role in ensuring managerial support across all RISE services. As part of the Management Team, I assisted in the day-to-day operation of the Refuge service in line with policies, statutory requirements, budgets and RISE/Portal operational policies. I supervised staff, sessional workers and volunteers. I oversaw staff caseloads and participated in service provision as required. I took the lead for MARAC and Recovery and Empowerment Programme for the refuge provision. Show less

As a Senior Adviser, I was responsible in co-ordination with the Team Leader for the day to day running of each shift. This included one to one line management of frontline staff, taking Helpline and Netline calls, delivering telephone brief and extended brief interventions, facilitation and moderation of Forum and Chat rooms, responding to voicemails, arranging and delivering safeguarding call backs, completing safeguarding referrals when needed and generally ensuring the delivery of an… Show more As a Senior Adviser, I was responsible in co-ordination with the Team Leader for the day to day running of each shift. This included one to one line management of frontline staff, taking Helpline and Netline calls, delivering telephone brief and extended brief interventions, facilitation and moderation of Forum and Chat rooms, responding to voicemails, arranging and delivering safeguarding call backs, completing safeguarding referrals when needed and generally ensuring the delivery of an effective, responsive, safe and well led service to people at risk of developing gambling related problems, problem gamblers and others affected by problem gambling. Show less

Brighton, United Kingdom

As a Domestic Abuse Caseworker, I provided a high-quality and pro-active front-line service to victims of domestic abuse based in the community, delivering a pathway of care, focused on safety and protection to those at highest risk of domestic homicide. I initiated, developed, maintained and monitored multi-agency links through procedures and protocols to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse. I worked within a multi-agency framework consisting of the Multi-agency… Show more As a Domestic Abuse Caseworker, I provided a high-quality and pro-active front-line service to victims of domestic abuse based in the community, delivering a pathway of care, focused on safety and protection to those at highest risk of domestic homicide. I initiated, developed, maintained and monitored multi-agency links through procedures and protocols to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse. I worked within a multi-agency framework consisting of the Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and local partnership responses to domestic abuse. I provided advice by telephone and face to face to assist women experiencing domestic abuse to understand the services available and empower them to make choices about their own future. Show less

Hampshire

As an Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) I provided a high-quality and pro-active front-line service to victims (women and men) of domestic abuse based in the community including families who had moved out of refuge; delivering a pathway of care focused on safety and protection to those at highest risk of domestic homicide. I initiated, developed, maintained and monitored multi-agency links through procedures and protocols to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic… Show more As an Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) I provided a high-quality and pro-active front-line service to victims (women and men) of domestic abuse based in the community including families who had moved out of refuge; delivering a pathway of care focused on safety and protection to those at highest risk of domestic homicide. I initiated, developed, maintained and monitored multi-agency links through procedures and protocols to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse. I worked within a multi-agency framework consisting of the Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and local partnership responses to domestic abuse. Show less

Hampshire

As Lead Specialist Support Worker and Intermediary, I provided direct support to children and young people through the Criminal Justice System whereby disclosures of sexual abuse offences and homicide were reported. Working alongside a Lead Intermediary, I facilitated two-way communication between a defendant or witness and others in the Criminal Justice System to ensure that communication was as complete, coherent and accurate as possible. I undertook language assessments assessing… Show more As Lead Specialist Support Worker and Intermediary, I provided direct support to children and young people through the Criminal Justice System whereby disclosures of sexual abuse offences and homicide were reported. Working alongside a Lead Intermediary, I facilitated two-way communication between a defendant or witness and others in the Criminal Justice System to ensure that communication was as complete, coherent and accurate as possible. I undertook language assessments assessing individual’s receptive and expressive communication needs and monitored ABE interviews. I provided advice and direct support in verbal and written format to enable communication with the police, legal practitioners and others in the criminal and family courts. I line managed support workers, undertaking supervisory responsibilities, such as arranging support worker deployment; arranging deployment of intermediary work; monitoring of ABE interviews, inducting staff; updating policies; multi-agency contact, monitoring and maintaining records, transcribing audio and video recordings, and raising invoices. Show less

Sussex

As a Response Investigator within Sussex Police I undertook the initial and secondary investigations into criminal matters, in the areas of domestic violence, drugs, assaults, theft, criminal damage and fraud. I worked with multiple agencies including the Crown Prosecution Service and local organisations. I worked to national and local safeguarding measures.

Sussex

As a Child care Officer, I obtained a qualification in Level 2 British Sign Language. I supported deaf pupils with additional needs such as cerebral palsy, ADHD and autism, as well as mental health needs i.e. depression, anxiety and self-harm. I worked in a holistic way as a key member of staff, involving strategic and personalised support for pupils.

Bsc Hons Psychology, Psychology

Counselling Skills And Theory

Developing and practising counselling skills Understanding different approaches to the use of counselling skills Working ethically.

Psychology, Philosophy, Health And Social Care