Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 484 | 12th May 2017

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS SURVEY: service user involvement

Are you interested in service user involvement? We'd like to hear from you. Clinks runs a network for people responsible for service user involvement, open to our members. We are carrying out a short survey to find out what events, resources and other activities you want the network to do. Please complete this survey by 19th May. Take the survey here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: NCVO almanac

NCVO has released their 2017 UK Civil Society Almanac. This is the 16th edition of the Almanac, which provides an overview of the voluntary sector’s scope and characteristics, including its finances, workforce, and volunteering. This edition talks about how much there is to be proud of in the voluntary sector, especially as it has been a year with extra challenges. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: domestic abuse

Imagine If is looking for opportunities to take 'You Forgot the Mince', a play and workshop focused on domestic abuse, into prisons. The play is drawn from personal accounts of domestic abuse and draws a portrait of a coercive relationship. Imagine If performed the play and delivered workshops to 134 prisoners in HMP Leeds, New Hall and Wealstun in 2016 to positive feedback. The play and workshop are aimed at prisoners who are serving a sentence for violence or who would benefit from being educated on abuse. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: residential retreat

Chance for Change has a large bunkhouse above Glenridding in the Lake District available for group hire. Chance for Change support disadvantaged young people to experience the outdoors, learn independent living skills and make positive life choices. They will be running their programmes from the bunkhouse for 100 days during 2017— it is available for group hire for the remaining times. There are 18 beds over six rooms, male and female showers, full commercial kitchen, WiFi and meeting facilities. The bunkhouse is close to Striding Edge, Ullswater and is only twenty minutes from the M6 and Penrith train station. The whole bunkhouse is available for £200/night midweek and £250/weekends, which will help support Chance for Change projects. Check availability and book here

CLINKS MEMBERS NEWS: new website

PLIAS Resettlement has launched a new website and logo, designed and built by charity communications agency Social Vision. The new site reflects the new branding, features striking imagery of their staff and service users, and includes information about the work of the organisation, how to make a referral and work with them as a partner. PLIAS Resettlement aims to reduce reoffending by providing support, advice and guidance to people with criminal convictions. They focus on supporting marginalised black, Asian and minority ethnic communities across North and West London, and are based in Brent. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: families living with addiction

Adfam would like to hear from anyone who considers themselves a family member, friend or loved one of a person who uses or is in recovery from alcohol and other drugs. The Families Living with Addiction and Recovery survey is a nationwide survey which will document the lives of family members of people in addiction and recovery. Take the survey here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: workshops sought

The International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) is holding its 19th annual conference [22nd – 27th October, London, from £350]. HM Prisons and Probation Services (HMPPS) is a member of ICPA and is keen to ensure the voluntary sector is represented. HMPPS is encouraging abstracts for presentations and workshops under the theme ‘Innovation in Rehabilitation: Building Better Futures’. They will be supporting the conference, with one day dedicated to presentations, workshops and sessions from England and Wales.  For further details, please contact Vikki Elliott at victoria.elliott@noms.gsi.gov.uk by 26th May.

FUNDING: young people

Francis C Scott Charitable Trust has grants of up to £4000 to support charitable organisations who are working to enable young people from the most deprived areas of Cumbria and North Lancashire to achieve their potential in life. This includes supporting young people leaving the criminal justice system, tackling youth homelessness, and supporting mental health services. Applications are ongoing. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: forgiveness

The Forgiveness Project’s next Forgiveness Conversation 'Forgiveness: Cracking Open The Heart' [17th May, London, £10-15] will examine forgiveness as something which is born out of surrender and the acceptance of loss. Olivier Clerc, an international lecturer and workshop-leader specialising in forgiveness will speak alongside Anne-Marie Cockburn who has her own personal experience of bereavement and forgiveness. Olivier and Anne-Marie will be in conversation with Marina Cantacuzino, Founder of The Forgiveness Project. Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: women in prison

'What about the Women?' will be an Academy for Social Justice Commissioning seminar [5th July, Leeds, free]. Sonia Crozier, the Executive Director for Probation and Women at HM Prison and Probation Service, will set out what we know about women in the criminal justice system. She will also share her views on how prisons and probation are working together to address the needs of this often vulnerable group of offenders, to more effectively promote their rehabilitation, whilst keeping their communities safe. Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER'S TRAINING: working in the justice system

Justice Sector Training is running ‘Preparing for Work in the Justice Sector’, a course which prepares learners for employment or volunteering in the criminal justice system. It aims to introduce them to the professional purpose, principles and priorities of the sector, including ethical practice, risk assessment, safeguarding, rehabilitation and public protection. The organisations it is aimed at are in the private, public and voluntary sector, including probation, prisons, courts, tribunal and prosecution services, forensic science services, fire and rescue, police and immigration services. For more information please email neil.boon@justicesectortraining.com

NON MEMBERS' EVENTS AND TRAINING

  • Next steps for youth justice reform - education, rehabilitation and the Youth Court | 11th July, London, £210 | Details
  • Birkbeck lecture 'From fake news to hard facts; research to reform' | 16th May London, free | Details

OFFENDER HEALTH: Health and Wellbeing Alliance

The Department of Health, NHS England and Public Health England have launched their new VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance.  The Alliance aims to act as a key link between the voluntary sector and the national health system partners, to bring the voice of the sector into national policy making. Clinks and Nacro have been accepted as members of the Alliance for 2017/18, building on our successful membership of the strategic partnership programme, to represent and address the health needs of people in the criminal justice system. Clinks will continue to use this to provide you with up-to-date information on the latest developments in health in the justice system, and ensure our members’ voices are heard. If you would like to hear more about the Alliance please contact hazel.alcraft@clinks.org

AWARDS: community and people

The Howard League for Penal Reform ’s annual awards are now open for nominations. 'Community Awards 2017' will celebrate best practice in diversionary work and champion work in the community that challenges and changes people for the better – be it with children, women, adults, mental health programmes or restorative justice. Find out more here

OPPORTUNITY: bid writing support

Kittle Associates is offering bid writing support for contract and funding bids. They have some capacity over the next couple of weeks and are able to offer charities and other voluntary sector organisations reduced rates available on a first come first served basis. For a free initial consultation, please call Christian Nimmo at Kittle Associates on 01490 902021.

FEATURED VACANCY: Programmes Manager

Project 507 is recruiting for a Programmes Manager [£30,000 – £32,000, home based with travel, part time 12 months fixed term contract] to oversee their projects for 2017, and line manage its frontline staff. At least three years of program or project management is essential. Project 507’s vision is for a just and compassionate world in which everyone feels safe, integrated and respected. Their mission is to change the systemic conditions generating violence by providing innovative solutions to create positive peace. The role will involve team-work, transparency, mutual respect, integrity, personal initiative, creativity, political and interpersonal sensitivity and professional discretion. Project 507 is a multi-cultural organisation. The deadline for applications is 19th May. For more information and to apply please click here

FEATURED VACANCY: Specialist Case Manager

Project 507 is recruiting for a Specialist Case Manager [£25,000 – £27,000, HMYOI Aylesbury with travel, full time 6-8 months negotiable contract] to manage a group of offenders who are considered to be gang related, providing advice, guidance and support. Experience of working with challenging behaviour is essential. Project 507’s vision is for a just and compassionate world in which everyone feels safe, integrated and respected. The team is diverse and Project 507 encourage applications from all backgrounds. They believe life experience is important and those who may bring the most to the work may also have complex and complicated backgrounds. They are looking for individuals who share their values and will help deliver their mission. The deadline for applications is 19th May. For more information and to apply click here

FEATURED VACANCY: Head of Counselling

New Dawn New Day is recruiting a Head of Counselling [£32,486 pro-rata, part time, Leicester]. They are looking for a qualified and experienced Counsellor / Psychotherapist to lead on the development and delivery of all of New Dawn New Day’s counselling services. Ideally the successful candidate will have five or more years post qualifying experience. The candidate should have a knowledge and understanding of the gendered needs of women and be confident in providing a service to women who present with a range of complex needs. The successful candidate will also need to be able to set out a clear vision for the development of counselling services. They will have a successful track record of service management, and have the skills to manage and motivate staff and volunteers. The deadline for applications is 5th June. For more information and to apply click here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: a Residential Support Worker with Gordon Moody Association [Dudley], a Project Co-ordinator with Brighton Oasis [Brighton], a Waking Night Worker with Adullam Homes [Buxton], a Caseworker – Choices Project with St Giles Trust [London], a Head of Communications with Spark Inside [London], a Head of Counselling with New Dawn New Day Ltd  [Leicester], a Commercial Manager with User Voice [London], and a Specialist Child Sexual Exploitation Worker with The Nelson Trust [Gloucester]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: Four night stay at Lake Como from £169. Details
  • Tip of the week II: 50% off mains at Bella Italia. Details
  • Tip of the Week III: Discount codes for ASOS from 10% upwards. Details

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