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Description- Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Five Wells. HMP Five Wells, is a Category C Resettlement Prison with pioneering ideas for Prisoners assuming some responsibilities. HMP Five Wells, is a Category C men's prison, located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. With a maximum capacity of 1,680, it is the largest prison in the East Midlands, and one of the largest in the UK.
Time commitment per month: Approx 2-3 visits per month, plus board meeting
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1263/Five Wells/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 14/08/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 20 miles of HMP/Swansea. Monthly Board meetings at 15:30pm on the third Tuesday of each month. We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews.
Time commitment per month: Approx. 3 to 4 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1269/Swansea/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 04/09/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Hull. Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 10am . 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): 1261/Hull/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/08/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 20 miles of HMP Lowdham Grange. Board meetings occur at 1:00 on the 4th Thursday of each month.We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews.
Time commitment per month: Approx 2 – 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1268/Lowdham Grange/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 21/08/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Leeds. Board meetings are held on the second thursday of each month at 10am . 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): 1258/Leeds/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/08/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Askham Grange. Board meetings are held on the First Monday of each 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): 1256/Askham Grange/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/08/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 35 miles of HMP Doncaster. Board meetings are held on the First Monday of each 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): 1255/Doncaster/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/08/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 35 miles of HMP Hatfield. Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 10am . 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): 1265/Hatfield/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/08/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Hewell. Board meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. All meetings are both in person and by zoom,
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1262/Hewell/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/08/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Werrington. The Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month in the morning or in the evening by Zoom or at the establishment.
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1260/Werrington/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/08/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Bure. Board meetings are held on the First Wednesday of each 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): 1257/Bure/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 31/07/2022
We are currently looking for new volunteers to join IMB Leyhill helping to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained. Applicants do not need any special qualifications or experience as we will provide all necessary training and support. Candidates need to be over 18 years of age and live within approx.25 miles of the prison. You need to be enthusiastic, open minded, possess effective communication skills and have the ability to exercise sound, objective judgement. Board meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 1pm.
Time commitment per month: 2-3 visits per month although this may be higher during training.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1264/Leyhill/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 17/07/2022
Applicants do not need any special qualifications or experience as we will provide all necessary training and support. Candidates need to be over 18 years of age and live within approx. 20-30 miles of the prison. You need to be enthusiastic, open minded, possess effective communication skills and have the ability to exercise sound, objective judgement.
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): 1259/Sudbury/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 24/07/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Chelmsford. Board meetings are held on the second 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): 1254/Chelmsford/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 24/07/2022
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 per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1250/Drake Hall/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 24/07/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Isle of Wight. Board meetings are held on the second Friday of the month when necessary by Zoom. Unfortunately, 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): 1245/Isle of Wight/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 17/07/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Coldingley. Monthly Board meetings on 2nd Tuesday of each month. Flexibility will be considered. 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): 1247/Coldingley/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 24/07/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Highpoint. Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month in afternoon. Zoom and evening meetings are to be considered .
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1253/Highpoint/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 10/07/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Oakwood. Board meetings are held on the third 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): 1246/Oakwood/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 24/07/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Gartree. HMP Gartree is close to Market Harborough. It is a Category B Prison for men serving indeterminate sentences. Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 2pm
Time commitment per month: Approx 2-3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1248/Gartree/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 03/07/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 35 miles of HMP North Sea Camp. North Sea Camp is a category D open Prison. Board meetings are held monthly on 1st Friday at 10:00 AM , looking to be more flexible for the future.
Time commitment per month: Approx.2 to 3 visits per month.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1249/North Sea Camp/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 10/07/2022
We are currently looking for new volunteers to join IMB Liverpool helping to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained. HMP Liverpool is a Category B/C local men’s prison situated in the Walton area of Liverpool holding approx. 850 men. It is a large Victorian prison which has recently gone through a major refurbishment programme. Applicants do not need any special qualifications or experience as we will provide all necessary training and support. Candidates need to be over 18 years of age and live within approx. 25 miles of the prison. You need to be enthusiastic, open minded, possess effective communication skills and have the ability to exercise sound, objective judgement. Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. Board meetings take place the second Monday of each month at 9.30am, Zoom facilities available. Unremunerated though reasonable expenses will be reimbursed
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): 1251/Liverpool/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 10/07/2022
We are currently looking for new volunteers to join IMB Garth helping to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained. Applicants do not need any special qualifications or experience as we will provide all necessary training and support. Candidates need to be over 18 years of age and live within approx. 25 miles of the prison. HMP Garth is a High Security Long Term Estate – Cat B Trainer. It is situated in a rural setting with no direct public transport links. Wheelchair users may find it challenging as only one wing has a lift and all facilities are built over three storeys high. HMP Garth’s Annual Report 20/21 will be released on 20 May 2022. Unremunerated though reasonable expenses will be reimbursed
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. Board meetings take place the second Friday of each month at 9.30am
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1243/Garth/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 03/07/2022
We are currently looking for new volunteers to join IMB Wymott helping to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained. Applicants do not need any special qualifications or experience as we will provide all necessary training and support. Candidates need to be over 18 years of age and live within approx. 25 miles of the prison. You need to be enthusiastic, open minded, possess effective communication skills and have the ability to exercise sound, objective judgement. HMP Wymott is a male Cat C training prison. The prison holds around 1100 men at present; the site covers a large area and is on several levels. It is located at Ulnes Walton village, between Leyland and Chorley, Lancashire. There is a limited bus service to the site.
Time commitment per month: 2 -3 visits per month, this may be higher in the first year of training. Board meetings take place the second Thursday pm of each month.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1252/Wymott/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 03/07/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP New Hall. Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month and can be flexible.
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1244/New Hall/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 31/07/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP & YOI Rochester. Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month in the afternoon and can be flexible.
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1241/Rochester/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 26/06/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Kirklevington. Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month and can be flexible.
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1242/Kirklevington/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 10/07/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Humber. Board meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the afternoon at the establishment.
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1233/Humber/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 17/07/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 40 miles of HMP Swaleside. Monthly Board meetings - 10.00 am 1st Wednesday in each month plus one monthly zoom meeting. We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews.
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits per month plus Board Meeting
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1229/Swaleside/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 26/06/2022
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Maidstone. Board meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month.
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1228/Maidstone/2022
Closing date for completed returned applications: 26/06/2022