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Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Drake Hall. Board meetings are held 1pm on the second Tuesday of the month . We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews.
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 Visits
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1138/Drake Hall/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 10/10/2021
We are currently looking for volunteers to join IMB Bronzefield helping to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained. Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of the prison. HMP/YOI Bronzefield is a privately run female prison in Ashford, Surrey. It is the largest women’s prison in Europe and is situated near Heathrow with good transport links. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 10am via attendance at the prison or remotely.
Time commitment per month: Approximately 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. This can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1160/Bronzefield/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 24/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP/YOI Downview. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 9.30am – 1pm.
Time commitment per month: Approx 2 - 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1161/Downview/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 24/10/2021
We are currently looking for volunteers to join IMB Ashfield helping to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Ashfield. HMP Ashfield is a specialist rehabilitation prison. It is located in the village of Pucklechurch approx. 8 miles from both Bristol and Bath.
Time commitment per month: 2 -3 visits per month although this may be higher during the first year of training. Board meeting take place the first Wednesday of every month at 1pm
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1157/Ashfield/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 24/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Five Wells. HM Prison Five Wells, commonly referred to as Wellingborough Prison or HMP Wellingborough, due to it being built on same site as the latter. The prison, is due for completion early next year
Time commitment per month: Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Five Wells. HM Prison Five Wells, commonly referred to as Wellingborough Prison or HMP Wellingborough, due to it being built on same site as the latter. The prison, when complete early next year
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1159/Five Wells/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 31/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMYOI Brinsford. Board meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month at 1PM. We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews.
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1150/Brinsford/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 24/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Lancaster Farms HMP Lancaster Farms is a Category C Resettlement prison for adult males. It is situated approx. 2 miles from the centre of Lancaster. Some areas of the prison may be inaccessible to those with mobility issues.
Time commitment per month: 2 -3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the fist year of training. Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 2pm.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1142/Lancaster Farms/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 17/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Thorn Cross. HMP Thorn Cross is an adult male prison situated in the village of Appleton Thorn in Warrington, Cheshire. Board meetings are held the last Tuesday of every month at 10am
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during first year of training.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1141/Thorn Cross/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 17/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Northumberland Board meetings are held on the second Monday of the month (pm) but can be flexible. We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews.
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1155/Northumberland/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 17/10/2021
The prisoner population at Aylesbury prison is diverse. The population of Aylesbury and the environs is also diverse in age, ethnicity, religion and life experience. We would like our monitoring team to reflect this diversity if at all possible. Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Aylesbury. The Board meetings are on the last Monday of the month at each month at the establishment.
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. This can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1143/Aylesbury/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 17/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Stoke Heath. Board meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month at 9.30am.
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1149/Stoke Heath/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 17/10/2021
HMP Lindholme is a category C prison housing some 1000 men and is located about 10 miles north east of Doncaster. It occupies a large, spread out site on a former RAF station. Utilising some of the old buildings but having accommodation blocks which were purposely built in the 1980s Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Lindholme. The Board meetings are on the last Monday of the month at each month at the establishment.
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. This can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1144/Lindholme/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 17/10/2021
We’re recruiting for volunteers at HMP Erlestoke – the only prison in Wiltshire. Closing date for applications is 17th October 2021. Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Erlestoke. Board meetings are held on the third Friday of every month at 12.30 hrs (with the exception of August when there is no meeting).
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. This can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1154/Erlestoke/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 17/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Oakwood. Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month. We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews.
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 Visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1136/Oakwood/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 17/10/2021
Visits are on a rota for one week a month to maximise the IMB experience (members go in pairs for each week on rota basis). Board meetings take place the first Tuesday of every month at 10am
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1128/Deerbolt/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 11/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Hewell. Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday morning of the month.
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits in a month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1146/Hewell/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 03/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 20 miles of HMP Woodhill. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 14:00 to 16:30
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1152/Woodhill/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 10/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of Derwentside IRC. Board meetings are held monthly. Flexibility using Teams and Teleconferencing is possible.
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1151/Derwentside/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 26/09/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 Miles of the Facilities. Board meetings take place monthly, though the days and times vary. Board meetings scheduled for 2021 will all take place on weekdays, starting at either 1000 or 1400.
Time commitment per month: 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1145/Dover/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 26/09/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP/Dovegate. Monthly Board meetings - time to be arranged. We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews.
Time commitment per month: 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1147/Dovegate/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 26/09/2021
We are currently looking for volunteers to join IMB Preston, helping to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained. Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Preston. HMP Preston is a Cat C male prison on the edge of the city centre. It has good transport links with surrounding areas.
Time commitment per month: 2 -3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. Board meetings are held in the morning of the first Tuesday of the month.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1140/Preston/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 19/09/2021
Whitemoor is a men’s high security prison in March, Cambridgeshire. Applications are invited from candidates who live within 40 miles of HMP Whitemoor. The Board meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 10am each month at the establishment.
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. This can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1131/Whitemoor/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 26/09/2021
We are currently looking for volunteers to join IMB Altcourse helping to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained. Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Altcourse. Altcourse is a privately run male prison in Liverpool.
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. This can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1129/Altcourse/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 26/09/2021