Member - Volunteers needed on Independent Monitoring Boards (IMB) at HMP New Hall.
- Body
- Independent Monitoring Board (IMB)
- Appointing Department
- Ministry of Justice
- Sectors
- Judicial, Prison & Policing, Prison & Policing, Regulation
- Location
- HMP/YOI New Hall, Dial Wood, Flockton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4XX
- Skills required
- Regulation
- Number of Vacancies
- 3
- Remuneration
- Unremunerated though reasonable expenses will be re-imbursed
- Time Requirements
- 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.
- Closing Date
- 15/01/2023 0000
- Interviews
- expected 13-26th February 2023
Vacancy Description
We are currently looking for new volunteers to join IMB New Hall helping to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained.
Person Specification
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.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.
Additional Information
We are currently looking for new volunteers to join the IMB at HMP YOI New Hall women’s prison located between Wakefield and Huddersfield, you will ideally live within a 20 mile radius. Car essential due to location from nearest public transport. Board meets first Thursday of every month at 1.00pm. Time commitment required 2 – 3 visits per month including board meetings although this is expected to be higher during induction period. We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses to attend a tour or interview. No special qualifications or experience required we will provide all necessary training and support. You need to be team member enthusiastic and open minded and possess effective communication skills and the ability to make sound objective judgments must be over 18 years of age.
Inside every prison, there is an IMB – a group of ordinary members of the public doing an extraordinary job. IMB members are independent, unpaid and complete an average of 2-3 visits per month depending on the needs of the Board and the individual. Members are the eyes and ears of Ministers and monitor the day-to-day life in their local prison to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained. Your background can be as a student, a person of working age or retired. We welcome applications from people over 18 and are particularly keen to hear from those of working age and individuals from black and minority ethnic communities, since these groups are under-represented on existing Boards. The role is about fairness and decency and is always rewarding, educational and challenging. Please click on www.imb.org.uk to find out how being an IMB member can benefit you. Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuQ4WxirPlg and view the short film ‘Joining the Independent Monitoring Board’ and hear current IMB members talking about their role.
How to Apply
Applicants can find further information and apply online via the IMB website https://www.imb.org.uk/join-now/current-vacancies/ In exceptional circumstances a paper copy of the application may be possible applicants should contact imb@justice.gov.uk in the first instance.
Please note that some of our recruitment practices may be adapted in light of restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, tours may not be available and interviews may take place via ZOOM. As part of the recruitment process you will be informed about any local arrangements in place to adapt recruitment processes in light of COVID-19. Reference Number: 1288/Yorks & Humber/2022 (to be quoted in all correspondence and on application form)