Custody Visiting Scheme
Custody Visitor Job Description
The Custody Visitor Job Description is:
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To arrange custody visits with fellow custody visitors, in line with agreed rosters.
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To keep the co-ordinator and fellow custody visitors informed of any problems with rostered custody visits.
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To carry out custody visits to designated police stations in line with the scheme guidelines and training.
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To check on the conditions in which a detainee is kept, their health and wellbeing and their legal rights and entitlements.
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Where appropriate consult the detainee's custody record to clarify and check any concerns raised by the detainee.
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To discuss with the custody officer any concerns and requests arising from the custody visit and bring to the custody officer's attention any issue that needs to be dealt with.
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To complete the Independent Custody Visitor Report Form, ensuring that all relevant information is recorded correctly, clearly and concisely.
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To distribute copies of the Independent Custody Report Form to the appropriate people and leave the police station.
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To complete and submit expense claims in line with the scheme guidelines.
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To attend continuous training sessions as appropriate (minimum of one each year).
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To attend as appropriate divisional meetings of Independent Custody Visitors.
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To carry out the duties of an Independent Custody Visitor with regard to the Health and Safety requirements of the Custody Visiting Scheme.
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To carry out the duties of an Independent Custody Visitor as set out in scheme's guidelines.