Independent Custody Visitors

About This Role

Overview

  • Carry out custody visits to check on the conditions in which a detainee is kept, their health and wellbeing and their legal rights and entitlements
  • Discuss with the custody officer any concerns and requests arising from the custody visit
  • Highlight to Custody Officers any concerns, requests or issues that needs to be dealt with
  • Complete and distribute a report form after each visit

Benefits

  • Give something back to your community
  • Share your skills and experience
  • Volunteering can advance your career
  • Meet people and make new friends
  • Volunteering can bring fun and fulfilment to your life
  • Volunteers bring fresh ideas, raise concerns and can suggest solutions

Requirements

  • Required Attendance 6 – 8 visits per year, which last for approximately 1-2 hours
  • Additional quarterly team review meetings and training
  • Applicants must be I.T. literate and and able to use Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel, to complete necessary paperwork

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Staffordshire Independent Custody Visitors Scheme – Annual Report 2025-2026

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Staffordshire Independent Custody Visitors Scheme – Quarter 4 Report 2025-2026

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Staffordshire Independent Custody Visitors Scheme – Quarter 2 Report 2025-2026

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Staffordshire Independent Custody Visitors Scheme Quarter 1 Report 2025-2026

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Staffordshire ICV Scheme Q2 Report 2025-2026

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Staffordshire Independent Custody Visitors Scheme Quarter 2 Report 2024-2025

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