Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 755 | 21 October 2022

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CLINKS NEWS: energy relief - capturing the needs of charitable organisations

Don't miss this opportunity to share your organisation's needs and experiences of energy costs, usage and more. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a survey and Charity Finance Group (CFG) is urging every organisation to provide their needs and experiences. The BEIS survey is open until [22:55, 30 October]. For more information, click here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: services for older populations

Recoop is pleased to announce that we will be delivering services for the older population at HMP Lowdham Grange. This is following the MOJ decision to award Sodexo the contract to operate the Nottinghamshire prison from February 2023 for 10 years. Read more here.  

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: mental health support tool and intervention

To help break the cycle of poor mental health, Recoop are leading the THREADS project, an accessible, strengths-based support tool. Recoop have developed and piloted the intervention in the community and in prisons using peer supporter facilitators to help those with mental health support needs. Threads participant: “This course has been helpful in identifying the parts of my life that require more work and focus.” Read more about THREADS here.

FUNDING: grant funding competitions for women’s services

Deadline for applications to the Ministry of Justice’s core costs grant funding competition for women’s community sector organisations has been extended to [10:00am, 1 November] because of problems in the original allocation of the funding to probation regions. If you wish to apply or wish to amend your application in light of the amended allocations, please log into the Ministry of Justice sourcing portal and search for ITT_6494. The separate funding competition for new/additional services to support women in the community remains open for applications until [10.00am, 15 November]. If you wish to apply you should log in to the portal and search for ITT_6495. If you are not registered on the grants portal, find out more on the Clinks website here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: thematic workshop on police and gambling harms

GamCare's Criminal Justice and Gambling Harm Programme are running their 4th Thematic Workshop on Police and Gambling Harms, look specifically at the topic, "What should good practise within Police settings look like to better support those affected by gambling harms?" [23 November, 10.00 - 12.00, online, free]. They are inviting criminal justice professionals, academics, people with lived experience, and gambling support agencies to listen to a range of guest speakers and engage in group discussion topics and a Q&A session. Book here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: psychology behind the viewing of sexual images of children

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation’s 'Behind the eyes of the viewer of sexual images of children' webinar [24 November, online, £40 + VAT per person] focuses on understanding how and why people start viewing sexual images of children. It explores the psychological connections between watching legal adult pornography and sexual images of children, the experience of the non-offending partner, and how trauma can be reduced for this population. This webinar is suitable for professionals. View the courses and book via email here or call 01527 406 912

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: understanding Restorative Justice

Join Why me? for Restorative Justice Unpacked [29 November, online, £50 or students £5] where speakers will talk about Restorative Justice, clear up misconceptions, and generate a discussion about how it can transform the criminal justice system for the better. A Why me? Ambassador will speak about their experience of using restorative justice to heal the harm caused by a serious crime, and how they benefited. Hearing from someone who has dealt with a traumatic experience through restorative justice is a unique opportunity and we hope it gives you the chance to fully understand how and why the process works. This event is the first step in the Why me? training journey if you are interested in becoming a trained practitioner. Book your place here.  

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: Fine Cell Work Christmas sale

Fine Cell Work are holding a Christmas sale in [2 December, 9am - 3pm, St Peter's Church Notting Hill, London]. A selection of beautifully hand-crafted products by their stitchers in prisons across England are on offer. The social enterprise trains prisoners and ex-prisoners in high-quality needlework skills, which are used to stitch products that they get paid for when sold. For 25 years people in prison have been paid for their professional work that they can carry out from within their prison cells. Show your support with a little Christmas shopping.  Items range from intricately designed cushions, to joyful, merry stocking fillers. You can also shop online

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: trauma informed training and network

One Small Thing have a double billing. Join them to learn how to develop trauma informed policies [6 December, 10am - 12.30pm, New Life Conference Centre, Sleaford, Free]. Participants will look at their existing policies, consider what might be amended from a trauma-informed perspective, and work together on the development of new trauma-informed policies. Then join the East Midland Trauma Informed Network between [14:00 – 16:30pm] at the same venue. Register here

NON-MEMBER’S EVENT: Scotland’s violence journey and the challenges ahead

In this Academy for Social Justice seminar [24 November, online, free] Professor Niven Rennie, Director of the SVRU will discuss Scotland’s violence journey, summarise 18 years of work and outline the challenges that remain to be tackled. Book your place here.

NON-MEMBER’S TRAINING: Radio TechCon, audio industry's technical and engineering event

Radio TechCon is aimed at those who love all things technology, broadcast engineering, radio or audio. A bursary scheme is in place to encourage people who may be facing barriers to attending professional events. This is in the form of a free ticket scheme, with assistance also available for travel and accommodation if needed. Some Clinks members may have been involved with Prison Radio or Community Radio or may be considering technical career options and Radio TechCon would really appreciate if you could spread the word. All the information about how to apply is here. If you have any questions, contact team@radiotechcon.com or visit our website

PUBLICATION: Bridges from prison: making the case for jobs and relationships

FrameWorks' latest report, supported by Porticus, is now available online. It explores how the public tend to think about people in and leaving prison, and how to make the case for the importance of job opportunities and supportive relationships – to build understanding about why they are needed and to build support for action. Find the report here.

FEATURED VACANCY: Head of Delivery

Are you ready to lead the delivery and development of an award-winning support programme for young prison leavers? Switchback is looking for an outstanding candidate to join their leadership team as Head of Delivery [£50,000-£55,000 depending on experience, full time, London] to oversee the delivery of their sector-leading work enabling young Londers to build stable, fulfilling lives after prison. Find out more and apply by 10 November here

FEATURED VACANCY: Delivery Manager

Could you manage and support a dedicated team of expert practitioners, supporting young prison leavers to build stable lives after prison? As a Delivery Manager [£32,000-38,000 depending on experience, full time, London] at Switchback, you’ll play a crucial role supporting a small team of Switchback Mentors to help more young men to thrive. You will be experienced in supporting staff working with marginalised groups and be confident in your ability to guide your team effectively through the inevitable challenges and dilemmas that arise. Find out more and apply by 10 November here

FEATURED VACANCY: Independent Monitoring Board opportunities

Because you believe that people in prison should be treated fairly and humanely…You, or someone you know, could join one of our teams of prison monitors, checking on conditions, talking to those in prison, monitoring how they are being treated and whether they are given sufficient support to turn their lives round. Prisons are at a crucial stage, following the 23 hours a day Covid lockdowns, and IMB members play a vital role in alerting ministers and the public to what is and isn’t happening inside. You would need to commit to an average of 2-3 visits a month in a prison near you. Interested? Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:

Support Worker with Seetec [£24,650 - £29,000, Warrington, full time]; Administration Assistant - Your Rights, Your Voice with Barnardo's [£18,662 - £19,911, Leeds, full time]; Healthwatch Manager (Brent) with The Advocacy Project [£32,290, full time]; Healthwatch Lead Officer with The Advocacy Project [£27995, full time]; Communications Officer with The Advocacy Project [£27,687, full time]; Services Manager (Prisons) with Women in Prison [£35,440, HMP Bronzefield and across South London, full time]; Head of Media and Digital with Nacro [£55,000 - £60,000, Hybrid working - home based and office (London), full time]; Activity Worker with Foundation [£22,571 - £24,920, Harrogate and Craven, part time]; Caseworker - Serious Organised Crime (SOC) with St Giles Trust [£23,000 - £28,000, Newport, full time]; Employment, Training & Education Coach with Seetec [£20,971 - £24,801, Bath & Weston-super-Mare, full time]

For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

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