Member - Volunteers needed on Independent Monitoring Boards (IMB) at HMP Northumberland
- Body
- Independent Monitoring Board (IMB)
- Appointing Department
- Ministry of Justice
- Sectors
- Judicial, Prison & Policing, Prison & Policing, Regulation
- Location
- HMP Northumberland NE65 9XG
- Skills required
- Regulation
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Remuneration
- Unremunerated though reasonable expenses will be re-imbursed
- Time Requirements
- Approx. 2 - 3 visits per month during probation year and this can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
22/09/2022
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Closed for Applications
30/10/2022
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Panel Sift
TBC
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Final Interview Date
TBC
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Announcement
TBC
Vacancy Description
We are currently looking for new volunteers to join IMB Northumberland 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 with own transport.
You need to be enthusiastic, open minded, possess effective communication skills and have the ability to exercise sound, objective judgement.
Additional Information
HMP Northumberland is a large Cat C male prison situated approx. 10 miles North of Morpeth. It is currently holding approx 1400 inmates. HMP Northumberland was originally two separate prisons, which were brought together in 2011, and the size and scale has brought fresh challenges and opportunities.
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 2 -3 visits per month depending on the needs of the Board and the individual. Board Meeting is on the second Monday of the month at 1pm. 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.
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.