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Wakefield is a category A male prison located in the centre of Wakefield, it is high security and due to the age of the building is located over 4 levels Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Wakefield. The Board meetings are on the 4th Wednesday 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): 1133/Wakefield/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 05/09/2021

Applications are invited for candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Hindley and HMP Risley. Both establishments are adult Cat C male prisons. Board meeting for IMB Hindley take place on the second Wednesday of the month at 9.30am. Board meetings for IMB Risley take place on the last Thursday of the month at 12.30 till 2.30pm

Time commitment per month: Approx. 2-3 visits permonth although this may be slightly higher during the first year.

Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1137/Hindley & Risley /2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 29/08/2021

Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Huntercombe. Board meetings are held at 9.30am on the Fourth Monday of the month.

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): 1135/Huntercombe/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 29/08/2021

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: 29/08/2021

HMP Buckley Hall is a public sector Category c prison in Rochdale. It is a relatively small prison, housing some 450 men sentenced to four years or more. The prison is built on the side of a steep hill and this may be a consideration for applicants with mobility issues. Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Buckley Hall. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 10.00 -12.00. Teleconference facilities available for those who cannot attend in person

Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits

Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1124/Buckley Hall/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 22/08/2021

Wealstun is located between Wetherby and Boston Spa. Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Wealstun. The Board meetings are on the Last Monday at 1pm of 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): 1130/Wealstun/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 22/08/2021

Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Standford Hill. Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month starting at 12 noon.

Time commitment per month: Approx 3 to 4 visits per month during the probation year which then reduces to 2 to 3 visits

Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1132/Standford Hill/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 22/08/2021

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: 15/08/2021

Leyhill is a cat D open prison situated just off junction 14 off the m5 between Bristol and Gloucester. Capacity is 515 prisoners who are housed in 3 residential units. Set on spacious grounds. Most facilities were purpose built in the late 20th century with major works now ongoing to upgrade the fabric. HMP Leyhill, Torthworth Road, Wotton-Under-edge GL12 8BT.

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): 1125/Leyhill/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 08/08/2021

HMP Peterborough is in effect two prisons accommodating approx. 900 males and 400 females both sides housing remand and sentenced prisoners. It is located less than a mile from the city centre and has bus stops with easy reach. It is a private prison operated by Sodexo justice services.

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): 1120/Peterborough/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 01/08/2021

Applications are invited from candidates who live within 40 miles of HMP Elmley. The Board meeting is on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the establishment. No zoom or teleconferencing facilities at present. 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): 1119/Elmley/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 01/08/2021

Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP East Sutton Park. Monthly Board meetings 1st Friday of each month at 10am. Rural setting – own transport essential as no public transport within 1 mile. We regret we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews

Time commitment per month: Rota week (Usually 1 visit for half a day) every 6 weeks; and 1 further visit a month for Board meeting. It may be slightly higher during the first year of training

Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1114/East Sutton Park/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 01/08/2021

Full Sutton is one of 5 dispersal prisons for category A and B adult male prisoners and form part of the long term high security estate. It is situated about 11 miles to the East of York with optional capacity of 586 prisoners. Public transport links are limited and members need access to their own transport to reach the prison. Wings are arranged over 2 levels with inter-connecting staircases with no lifts. Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Full Sutton. Board meetings are held on the second Friday morning of the month at 9:30- can be flexible here.

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): 1115/Full Sutton/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 15/08/2021

Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Parc,Bridgend or Swansea. Swansea Board meetings are held on Third Tuesday of the month at 16.00hrs. Zoom currently used on average. Parc Board meetings 3rd Tuesday of the month

Time commitment per month: Approx 2 to 3 visits per month plus the monthly Board meeting.

Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1105 Parc/Swansea

Closing date for completed returned applications: 05/09/2021