Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 758 | 11 November 2022

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CLINKS NEWS: Stronger Voice - free communications coaching

Clinks is working with charity communications and policy expert Gemma Buckland to provide a new round of free coaching for a small number of voluntary organisations working in the criminal justice system. Clinks members can receive one-to-one coaching as well as the opportunity for peer learning with other organisations, supporting you to develop language and tools that can help you more effectively communicate your work and speak out on issues that matter. To apply, you must be a member of staff or volunteer working for the voluntary sector. Preference will be given to organisations specialising in working with women or racially minoritised people and those with an annual income of under £750,000. This offer is part of Stronger Voice, a programme funded by the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales. Apply here 

CLINKS NEWS: celebrating the work of Trustees

7 - 11 November is Trustees' Week. We would like to take this opportunity to highlight and celebrate the important role Trustees play within the voluntary sector. At Clinks, our Trustees lead our organisation with a blend of extensive knowledge, authentic experience and a range of diverse backgrounds that ensure we are in the best position to support the sector. To acknowledge the importance of diverse representation and gender equality at leadership levels, we asked our Trustees; "Is diversity important on a board and why does it matter?". Visit us at @Clinks_Tweets on Twitter to read some of our Trustees responses and to find out more about Trustees' week and what our members are doing to celebrate. We would also like to acknowledge the role Beyond Suffrage played in helping us diversify our board of Trustees during last year's recruitment drive. To learn more about the value of lived experience and diversity in our Trustee board, read our blog.

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: Charity Governance Awards 2023

The Charity Governance Awards 2023 are open [deadline is 8 February]. These awards are free to enter and recognise and reward UK charities, large or small, achieving great governance. They shine a light on the trustees and their charities that make change possible day after day, showcasing the stories that demonstrate how effective governance can transform lives. The most outstanding entry in each of the five categories will receive a £5,000 cash prize (as an unrestricted grant) with runners-up receiving £1,000. In addition, all shortlisted charities will receive a one-year membership to the Association of Chairs and the chance to send a new member of their board on the Trustee Leadership Programme from Cause4. Find out more and enter here: The Charity Governance Awards

FUNDING: new grant scheme for resettlement support

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched a new grant scheme for resettlement support for children leaving custody [Applications close at noon, Friday 16 December]. The programme aims to test a new form of personal support to improve their outcomes and reduce reoffending in the long term. The grant funding is for delivery in 2023/24-2024/25. The successful service provider will employ resettlement ‘link-workers’ who will provide intensive one-to-one support to children across England and Wales for at least six months, starting in custody and continuing into the community. The opportunity is open to all voluntary and community sector organisations, but experience of providing support to children in the youth justice system is desirable. The MoJ also welcomes consortium bids from multiple organisations working in partnership. For further information, please click here.

FUNDING: The Society Foundation micro grants

The Society Foundation autumn 2022 funding round has been extended. The funding round of up to £2,500 will now run until [14 November]. The Society Foundation supports programmes or organisations that help the recently homeless or vulnerably housed, 'ex-offenders' and 16-24 year olds not in employment, education or training towards employment by funding capacity building activities. This includes things like investment in IT infrastructure and equipment, staff training and development, and external consultancy/support. Please click the link to find out more and apply.

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: introduction to playwriting

Live Theatre are providing a free playwriting course for people with direct experience of the criminal justice system [22 Nov - 15 Dec, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, free]. Learn tips on how to write a stage play. At the end, there will be a presentation of your work performed by professional actors. No previous writing experience is necessary. Email creative@live.org.uk or call 0203 034 0787

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: supporting victims who are not native English speakers

The Bell Foundation are offering this two-hour online course [25 January 2023, 10am, free] for staff working in victim support services. It explores language barriers faced by victims of crime who speak English as a second or additional language (ESL). Guidance will be provided for case workers, administrators, volunteers and other staff so they can adapt their speech or use other aids in order to communicate more effectively with victims of crime who are new to English. Register your place here.

RESOURCE: tackling racial inequality

The Criminal Justice Alliance's tackling racial inequality project aims to reduce racial inequality in the criminal justice system by holding the government to account for adhering to the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and producing rigorous Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs). The Criminal Justice Alliance will be producing a practical resource for charities about the PSED and how to use it for strategic litigation. There is a newsletter for people who are interested in getting regular updates about the project and finding out more. Sign up here.

FEATURED VACANCY: Resettlement and Support Manager 

Elizabeth Fry Charity has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated person to join the dedicated team as a Resettlement and Support Manager [£36,624 FTE, part time, Reading]. You will be a natural problem solver who is enthusiastic about the work of the charity and committed to providing support to their residents in a trauma-informed setting. Whilst a formal qualification is not essential, applicants should have experience working in the criminal justice service and be able to demonstrate an understanding of risk assessment and management in an Approved Premises setting and have the skills required to manage a team of staff. Find out more and apply by 4 December here.

FEATURED VACANCY: Advocate and Link Worker (Prisons)

Women in Prison (WIP) has multiple services in London delivering support to women who are in contact, or at risk of being in contact, with the criminal justice system. WIP are looking for an Advocate and Link Worker [£25,040, full time, HMP Bronzefield] to support women in prison.  Find out more and apply by 18 November here

FEATURED VACANCY: Accommodation Advisor

Shelter is looking for an Accommodation Advisor [£27,896, full time, HMP Hull with travel across the region] to join them in playing a vital role aimed at providing invaluable resettlement support to people with convictions. You will need good listening skills and the ability to build trust, motivate service users and promote their ability to change. You will also need a confident approach to achieving successful outcomes, including challenging when necessary. You will be happy to get involved in the ongoing development of the service and willing to travel as necessary. Experience of using a range of digital technology to monitor progress and record on relevant systems is also required. Find out more and apply by 20 November here

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:

Senior Development Officer (Criminal Justice) with ADVANCE (Advocacy and Non-Violence Community Education) [£32,000 - £38,000, London, full time]; Senior Development Officer (VAWG) with ADVANCE (Advocacy and Non-Violence Community Education) [£32,000 - £38,000, London, full time]; Interventions and Women’s Centre Coordinator (Minerva WA) with ADVANCE (Advocacy and Non-Violence Community Education) [£21,000 - £24,000, Waltham Cross, part time]; Key Worker - Approved Premises with Seetec [£24,650 - £29,000, Bristol, BS16 Fishponds/Blackberry Hill, full time]; Tenancy Support Worker with The Wise Group [£25,190, home based with travel, full time]; Administrator with The Wise Group [£21,070, home based with travel in the North-East, full time]; Peer (Lived Experience) Consultant - Engaging with People on Probation with St Giles Trust [£10 - £12, UK wide, part time]; Treasurer with Anawim [£50.00, Balsall Heath, part time]; Senior Caseworker - Children & Families with St Giles Trust [£30,000 - £34,000, Camberwell Office with travel across London, full time]; Vocational Bridge Builder 22/56 with Imagine Independence [£20,145, Sefton, Liverpool, full time]

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

TIPS OF THE WEEK:

  • Silicone Ice Tray Two-Pack. £6.45 Details
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