ICV Recruitment

West Yorkshire Independent Custody Visitor Recruitment

The recruitment window is currently closed however you can express your interest to the scheme manager by emailing The West Yorkshire Combined Authority or call 0113 348 1740 (leave a message with your name, contact number and the reason for your call and we will call you back). You can find out more about the role below.

Independent Custody Visiting Scheme - A Volunteering Opportunity like No Other

• Are you interested in what goes on behind the scenes in police custody?
• Do you have a flair for bringing people together to make a positive difference?
• Do you want to gain unique experience like no other volunteering opportunity can offer?

The scheme covers all five West Yorkshire areas; Wakefield, Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale. Custody visitors are expected to make a minimum of 24 visits per year (as far as possible spread evenly throughout the year). Custody Visitors are eligible to claim reasonable travel expenses for undertaking visits and training.

Applicants are usually appointed for a 3-year period and must:

• Reside or work in West Yorkshire.
• Be over 18 years of age (at the time of appointment).
• Be willing and able to travel across West Yorkshire to access all custody suites.

Application is by completion of a short application form. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to attend an informal interview. All applicants selected for appointment will be vetted in accordance with the Mayor's vetting procedures. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a one-day training course (usually held on a Saturday) to equip them with the knowledge and skills to be effective in carrying out the role. A dry visit to a custody suite and complete two custody visits in the company of experienced custody visitors. In addition to the initial training, custody visitors are expected to attend training and meetings held during their period of appointment.