Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 726 | 25 March 2022

Light Lunch

In this week's edition...

CLINKS EVENT: custodial remand

Could you use your expertise to help influence policymaking? We're holding a consultation event with voluntary sector organisations to inform our submission to the Justice Committee’s inquiry on the role of adult custodial remand in the criminal justice system [28 March, online, free]. If you have knowledge and expertise in working with people on remand, we’re keen to hear your feedback. Find out more and register here

CLINKS EVENT: tackling double disadvantage

Our next Women’s network meeting will focus on Tackling Double Disadvantage, a 10-point action plan for change, developed by Agenda, Hibiscus Initiatives, Muslim Women in Prison, Zahid Mubarek Trust, Criminal Justice Alliance and Women in Prison, to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities and discrimination against racially minoritised and migrant women in contact with the criminal justice system [29 March, online, free]. Our quarterly women’s network forums, hosted in partnership with Agenda, provide support, information and networking opportunities to those working with women in contact with the criminal justice system. Find out more and book your place here

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE EVENT: conference 2022

Join us for the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) conference 2022: A new way of working – what does building back better look like for the arts in criminal justice? [31 March, online, free]. With a day packed full of workshops, keynote speakers and panel discussions, all are welcome to attend, participate and learn. Members of the NCJAA network - In Focus Education and Development, Niki Gibbs, Odd Arts and It’s Not Your Birthday But… - will be running workshops at the conference. Find out more and book tickets here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: parental imprisonment network

Are you a practitioner who supports children impacted by parental imprisonment in their own community? Children Heard and Seen is launching the Parental Imprisonment Practitioner Network (PIPN) to bring together practitioners to share good practice and resources, learn from each other, workshop difficulties and to act as a collective voice. You might be a social worker, teacher, health visitor, community-based family worker or in another role that means you come into contact with children impacted by parental imprisonment. Whatever your role you are invited to join PIPN. Contact practitionersnetwork@childrenheardandseen.co.uk for further details.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Family and Significant Other Support Services

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) is running a market engagement event [29 March 10am, online, free] for a grant to provide support to families/significant others of prisoners in England and Wales, with support offered through a helpline and a website. At the event, suppliers can learn more information and ask any questions they may have about the grant. The grant will run from 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2025. The total (indicative) funding per financial year is £110,000 to £130,000. HMPPS plans for the grant to go to tender on 6 April 2022 on the e-sourcing portal Jaggaer. For more information contact MoJCommercialReset@justice.gov.uk. The event will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Autism Support Services in the Thames Valley

HMPPS has confirmed its intention to tender for Autism Support Services in the Thames Valley PCC region. If you would be interested in bidding for this, ensure that you have either qualified onto the required Selection Questionnaire (SQ) areas, or have updated your SQ to qualify for this opportunity. You will need to ensure you have added the “Thames Valley” PCC region to your geographical provision area; you must be qualified at the £100k - £1m financial threshold; and you must be qualified onto the DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing category. HMPPS aims to launch the tender process in the next couple of weeks. If you have any queries about the SQ onboarding process/amendment of your SQ for this upcoming procurement, please contact Arielle.Nitonde@justice.gov.uk

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: adult prison education in England

The Ministry of Justice has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) containing details of market engagement activity relating to Adult Prison Education Services in all prisons in England. A market engagement launch event will be held via webinar on 26 April 2022. The procurement of these education services will cover the full scope of prison education and all associated services. A procurement process is anticipated to commence in Spring 2023. Suppliers should register on the MoJ Jaggaer procurement portal (details in the PIN) to then register for the market engagement event. Find out more here

FUNDING: Hertfordshire

Grants of up to £5,000 are available from the Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner's Action Fund to local voluntary and community groups, charitable and not-for-profit organisations developing innovative projects to increase community safety in Hertfordshire. The Commissioner particularly welcomes innovative projects proposed through local collaborations and partnerships and which can make a lasting difference to communities in terms of safety. Applications which involve young people, particularly in the design or the delivery of a project, are also encouraged. Find out more and apply by 12 April here

FUNDING: arts, education, health, disadvantage

Grants between £10,000 and £25,000 are available from the Steel Charitable Trust to registered charities in the UK working in the areas of arts and heritage, education, environment, health, or social and economic disadvantage. Applications under the social or economic disadvantage category must have a focus on either disadvantaged children or people experiencing homelessness. Applications under the health category must have a focus on either mental health or healthcare for older people. Find out more and apply by 20 April here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: brain injury

During this workshop The Disabilities Trust will showcase its Brain Injury Linkworker service and discuss the impact of brain injury on the prison population [11 May, online, free]. The Disabilities Trust will also provide practical advice on how to best support these men and women. There will also be an opportunity to watch the award-winning Invisible Me short film which conveys the experience of brain injury from the perspective of a service user. In 2021 The Disabilities Trust launched its Ask, Understand, Adapt online brain injury training. Research shows that 6/10 people in prison may have experienced a brain injury, illustrating the importance of training in this area. This event is open to staff who work in the criminal justice system only. Book your place here

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: mental health

This 3-hour online workshop session from Society Matters CIC will help you to build your knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, and offer the opportunity for reflection, discussion and practical implementation of learning and plans of action, in a safe environment [7 April, online, £45]. In particular you will be supported to: increase your knowledge of common mental health conditions; understand the mental health continuum and consider your place on it; be aware of the common causes of mental health issues and learn practical strategies to deal with them; and know when and where to get further support. Find out more and book your place here

FEATURED VACANCY: Therapeutic Services Manager

Brighton Women’s Centre (BWC) is looking for a Therapeutic Services Manager [£34,106 (pro-rata), Brighton, part time]. She will manage the BWC Therapeutic Services which provide one-to-one and group therapeutic interventions for self-identifying women. She will assess and allocate clients, manage referrals and recruit and support a team of honorary therapists. In collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, she will lead on the development and sustainability of the Therapeutic Services. Find out more and apply by 8 April here

FEATURED VACANCY: Managing Director

User Voice is looking for an experienced and values led Managing Director [£60,000-£70,000, London/flexible, full time]. Are you an experienced leader with a passion for User Voice’s values? Can you lead User Voice through the next phase of its development? When Mark Johnson founded User Voice in 2009, involving people with lived experience of the criminal justice system was largely unheard of and not widely funded. It has now become a core part of the system. With Mark transitioning into a new role, the Managing Director will work closely with the Board to develop User Voice’s next strategy and to lead the core business. Find out more and apply by 9 April here

FEATURED VACANCY: Recovery Worker

Phoenix Futures is looking for a Recovery Worker [£24,633, London, full time] as part of its Building Futures service. You will have both intervention duties alongside managing your own caseload. You will be providing harm reduction to those with substance misuse issues and supporting their recovery through relapse prevention and care planning. You will also act as an advocate for service users, signposting and referring to the necessary agencies to support them in their recovery holistically. You will have knowledge of recovery, care planning and relapse prevention activities and will have the ability to build and maintain relationships with agencies. Successful candidates will be dynamic and forward thinking with keen insight into preventative and early intervention methods. Find out more and apply by 16 April

FEATURED VACANCY: Trustee

The Arkbound Foundation is looking for a Trustee [voluntary, remote, 1 hour per week]. This trustee position is suitable to anyone who shares Arkbound’s vision and values, and those with direct experience of the criminal justice system can also apply. Arkbound is particularly interested in applicants who can provide commitment for over a year, with a willingness to get involved in practical operations to further the charity’s purposes. The Arkbound Foundation aims to support writers from the most disadvantaged and marginalised backgrounds to publish works of important social and environmental themes.  Find out more and apply by 1 May here

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES

Head of Education and Impact (Criminal Justice) with Redemption Roasters [London], Regional Development Manager with St Giles Trust [Midlands], Recovery and Wellbeing Practitioner with Phoenix Futures [Cambridge], Team Leader with Insight IAPT [Newcastle Upon Tyne], Accommodation Advisor with Shelter [Home based], Specialist Support Worker with Imagine Independence [Oldham], Recovery Coordinator with Humankind [HMP Holme House], Resettlement Worker with West Yorkshire Community Chaplaincy Project [Leeds], Circles South East Circle Coordinator with Circles South East [Flexible]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

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