Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 510 | 10th November 2017

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS NEWS: hearing your resilient voices

We've carried out a series of short interviews with our staff and members where they speak about what 'resilience' means for voluntary organisations and staff working in the criminal justice system. They told us about the resilience of the voluntary sector, what it needs to be more resilient, and how Clinks supports them to be more resilient. Their fascinating insights highlight the current challenges for organisations and their staff, and how they are bouncing back in the face of adversity. Listen to the interviews on our 2016-2017 annual review webpage here

CLINKS VACANCIES: RR3 Advisory Group

Clinks is recruiting two senior experts from the voluntary sector to join the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3). The group meet quarterly with the purpose of building a strong and effective partnership between the voluntary sector and the Ministry of Justice, and providing expertise in relation to policy developments. One position is for someone with experience of delivering services in Wales. The other position is for someone with expertise of working with or in small voluntary organisations. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 21st December. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS EVENT: Charities Act roundtable

Clinks, in partnership with the Charity Commission, is holding a roundtable consultation on the Charities Act – disqualification and waivers for people with convictions working in charities [20th November, London, free]. In the summer of 2018 the Charities Act will come into force, meaning that people with certain convictions are disqualified from working as senior managers, finance directors, or volunteer as trustees in charities across England and Wales, unless they receive a waiver. The event will be an opportunity to give your feedback which will directly impact on the Charity Commission guidance around the Act. Find out more and book here

CLINKS OPPORTUNITY: photo competition

Do you have some great photos of your organisation, its work, staff and its service users? Enter our photography competition and you could win tickets to a Clinks event of your choice and one day’s free consultation from an expert who can help support and develop your organisation. We want to see the good work your organisation is doing with people in the criminal justice system. Send us your photos on the theme of 'resilience' for chance to win these prizes before 24th November. Find out more here

CLINKS NEWS: book launch

Clinks and the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance are among 60 contributors to ‘Life Beyond Crime’, a new book put together by The Monument Fellowship, convened by The Monument Trust. The book draws together text, poems and pictures asking the question ‘What do those at risk of offending, prisoners and ex-offenders need to learn?’. Contributors include current and former prisoners; criminal justice practitioners; educators and academics; as well as writers from the voluntary and arts worlds including theatre director Phyllida Lloyd CBE, lyricist Sir Richard Stilgoe and sculptor Sir Antony Gormley. The book is available to purchase for £15 on the Koestler Trust website. Find out more here

ARTS ALLIANCE EVENT: annual conference

The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance is delighted to announce the first speakers for their annual conference [4th December, London, earlybird from £30]. John Glen MP, Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, will deliver the keynote speech. Darren Henley, CEO of Arts Council England, will open the conference by addressing what’s next for arts in criminal justice. The event is a great opportunity to come together, discuss best practice and share ideas on subjects relating to arts in criminal justice. Find out more and book here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: inspecting probation and youth offending services

HM Inspectorate of Probation has launched two consultations on standards and ratings for inspecting probation and youth offending services. Dame Glenys Stacey, HM Chief Inspector of Probation, says, "In these consultations we are asking your views on the way we intend to structure standards, and on the draft standards themselves ... We have also been considering how best to rate probation and youth offending services. We are suggesting a composite rating for each inspection and also sub-ratings, so that those inspected can see where they have done well and where they can improve, in order to improve the quality of the service they are delivering. We would now like to hear your views". The closing date for submissions is 8th December. Find out more here

FUNDING: community businesses

Not-for-profit community organisations that have been constituted for five years or less can apply for the final round of the Community Business Bright Ideas fund. The funding is to help community groups set up their own business and carry out the necessary consultations with local people and feasibility studies to develop a community business idea the community wants and needs. Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are available for the ideas stage, and grants of between £1,000 and £15,000 are available for the pre-venture stage. The deadline for applications is 1st December. Find out more and apply here

COMMISSIONING: careers advice

The Growth Company is seeking suppliers to deliver impartial Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) to adults aged 19+, with a specific focus on one-to-one advice and guidance, in its European Social Fund funded RAISE contract in Greater Manchester. The adult strand is focused on supporting unemployed and economically inactive adults across a range of priority groups. This opportunity will initially cover the period January 2018 to July 2018 and the deadline for returning applications is 10am on 1st December. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: effective facilitation

Good Vibrations is holding an 'Effective Facilitation Workshop' [29th November, York, free] for music and arts practitioners working with people in challenging circumstances. Practitioners will observe an experienced facilitator modelling a range of facilitation techniques and experience the impact on group dynamics and musical outcomes. Register your interest by emailing malcolm@good-vibrations.org.uk

RESOURCE: data protection webinar

A webinar on how you can prepare for the General Data Protection Legislation (GDPR) is now available to watch on the NCVO website. The GDPR legislation comes into force on 25th May 2018 and includes new rules about how organisations must deal with, and manage, personal data. Find out more here

RESOURCE: data protection advice

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a dedicated advice line to help small organisations prepare for the General Data Protection Legislation (GDPR), which comes into force on 25th May 2018. GDPR strengthens the rules around personal data and requires organisations to be more accountable and transparent. It also gives people greater control over their own personal data. People from small organisations should dial the ICO helpline on 0303 123 1113 and select option 4 to be diverted to staff who can offer support. Find out more here

FEATURED VACANCY: Case Managers

Achieve North West Connect is recruiting six Case Managers [£22,666 - £25,617, North West, full time]. The role of the case manager is to engage and work with eligible offenders, providing a case management approach to the delivery of employment, training and education interventions on a one to one and group basis. This will include the delivery and assessment of accredited courses and employability-related training. The role will require liaison and referral to external agencies who can provide further support. The case managers will complete comprehensive records on a Case Tracking and Assessment System. The deadline for applications is November 22nd. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: An Area Manager - Modern Day Slavery with Hestia [London], an Engagement Support Officer with Brighton Women's Centre [Brighton], two Support Workers with The Nehemiah Project [Clapham and Streatham], a Head of Finance and Operations with Working Chance [London], a Project Worker [Buxton] and an Assessment Co-ordinator [Ashton under Lyne] with Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd, a Curriculum Coordinator (Technical Skills) with Crisis [Croydon], a Support and Outreach Worker (Romanian Speaking) with Women@thewell [London], and Project Support Roles with The Upper Room [London]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

DID YOU KNOW…?

Our members can advertise job vacancies for free on our popular jobs board. The listing will receive a brief mention in Light Lunch and for a small fee it can be featured as a stand-alone article. Non-members can also advertise vacancies on the jobs board for a small fee. Find out more here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: M&S beauty advent calendar, £35 with products worth £250+. Details
  • Tip of the week II: Get 2for1 festive hot drinks this weekend. Details
  • Tip of the Week III: £40 spa day in Yorkshire with two treatments. Details

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