Independent Custody Visitor and Custody Record Reviewer
OFFERED BY:
Nottinghamshire Office of the Police and Crime CommissionerLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: This opportunity involves visiting custody suites How many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Independent Custody Visitors are members of the local community who check on the welfare of people in police custody, by making unannounced visits. ICVs speak with detainees about their health and well-being, if they have been given access to their rights and entitlements and in addition, reporting on the condition of the accommodation.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
1. To carry out the duties of an Independent Custody Visitor/ Independent Custody Reviewer, including visits, in accordance with the scheme’s guidelines and the training provided.
2. To arrange visits to designated custody suites and Arnot Hill House with fellow volunteers during allotted periods in accordance with the agreed roster.
3. To have the flexibility to undertake weekend and late night visits to designated custody suites.
4. To use a critical eye to examine custody records on pre-set criteria in accordance with training provided.
5. To check on the conditions in which detainees are kept; their health and wellbeing and that they are receiving their rights and entitlements, with reference to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).
6. Where appropriate, consult detainee’s custody records to clarify and check any concerns they have raised.
7. To discuss with the Detention Officer any concerns and requests arising from the custody visits and bring to the Detention Officers attention any issue that needs to be dealt with.
8. To complete the Independent Custody Visit electronic report form using the Tablet provided, ensuring that all relevant information is recorded correctly, clearly and concisely. To input the results of custody record reviews by using either Survey Gizmo or Microsoft Excel.
9. To attend Independent Custody Visiting Team meetings.
10. To attend initial and on-going training sessions, as appropriate (minimum of two per year).
11. To complete and submit expense claims in accordance with the scheme guidelines.
12. To carry out the duties of an Independent Custody Visitor with regard to the Health and Safety requirements of the scheme
2. To arrange visits to designated custody suites and Arnot Hill House with fellow volunteers during allotted periods in accordance with the agreed roster.
3. To have the flexibility to undertake weekend and late night visits to designated custody suites.
4. To use a critical eye to examine custody records on pre-set criteria in accordance with training provided.
5. To check on the conditions in which detainees are kept; their health and wellbeing and that they are receiving their rights and entitlements, with reference to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).
6. Where appropriate, consult detainee’s custody records to clarify and check any concerns they have raised.
7. To discuss with the Detention Officer any concerns and requests arising from the custody visits and bring to the Detention Officers attention any issue that needs to be dealt with.
8. To complete the Independent Custody Visit electronic report form using the Tablet provided, ensuring that all relevant information is recorded correctly, clearly and concisely. To input the results of custody record reviews by using either Survey Gizmo or Microsoft Excel.
9. To attend Independent Custody Visiting Team meetings.
10. To attend initial and on-going training sessions, as appropriate (minimum of two per year).
11. To complete and submit expense claims in accordance with the scheme guidelines.
12. To carry out the duties of an Independent Custody Visitor with regard to the Health and Safety requirements of the scheme
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Not an officer or employee of the Police and Crime Commission or Police Force, a Justice of the Peace, Solicitor or Probation Officer.
3. Live or work within the police force area.
4. Able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse range of people.
5. Have a knowledge and awareness of diversity and equality issues.
6. Have basic IT skills.
7. To be able to pay close attention to detail.
8. To be able to view information presented to you through a critical lens.
9. To be able to work as part of a team.
10. Flexible and reliable with enough time to carry out the role.
11. Objective, impartial, non-judgemental and able to constructively challenge when necessary.
12. To be able to travel by private or public transport to undertake visits and/or review sessions.
13. To be able to maintain confidentiality in relations to detainees and custody visits.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
1. To have some knowledge of custody visiting.
2. To have an interest in the rights and welfare of individuals in the criminal justice system.
2. Not an officer or employee of the Police and Crime Commission or Police Force, a Justice of the Peace, Solicitor or Probation Officer.
3. Live or work within the police force area.
4. Able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse range of people.
5. Have a knowledge and awareness of diversity and equality issues.
6. Have basic IT skills.
7. To be able to pay close attention to detail.
8. To be able to view information presented to you through a critical lens.
9. To be able to work as part of a team.
10. Flexible and reliable with enough time to carry out the role.
11. Objective, impartial, non-judgemental and able to constructively challenge when necessary.
12. To be able to travel by private or public transport to undertake visits and/or review sessions.
13. To be able to maintain confidentiality in relations to detainees and custody visits.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
1. To have some knowledge of custody visiting.
2. To have an interest in the rights and welfare of individuals in the criminal justice system.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Over 18
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
This role may be accessible for disabled people. Please talk to us about your access needs
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Two half days and ongoing training
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes