Volunteers needed for Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Preston
- Body
- Independent Monitoring Board (IMB)
- Appointing Department
- Ministry of Justice
- Sector
- Prison & Policing
- Location
- HMP Preston, 2 Ribbleton Lane, Preston, PR1 5AB
- Number of Vacancies
- Up to two
- Remuneration
- Unremunerated though reasonable expenses will be re-imbursed.
- Time Requirements
- Approx. 4 to 5 visits per month during probation year which may later reduce, this can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
16/10/2018
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Closed for Applications
11/11/2018
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Panel Sift
Late November
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Final Interview Date
TBC
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Announcement
TBC
Vacancy Description
HMP Preston is a local Category B prison, situated close to the town centre and is accessible by bus and train. 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 work an average of 4 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 the 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.
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. 20 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
Reference Number: 876/Preston/2018 (to be quoted in all correspondence and on application form)