Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 762 | 9 December

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CLINKS NEWS: training to work or volunteer in prisons

Are you new to working or volunteering in prisons? Do you have volunteers or staff members who want to increase their understanding of the prison system? Join Clinks for this three-hour training session [16 December 2022, 10:00 - 13:00 £50 Clinks members £50/non-members £75] for voluntary sector staff and volunteers in which we aim to raise awareness of the prison environment and provide information on key aspects such as staffing structures and departments, prison procedures and current challenges associated with working in prisons. We will explore ways in which voluntary sector staff can have meaningful and professional engagement with prisons operationally, as well as ensuring safety and responsible ways of working are understood and prioritised. Book here.

CLINKS NEWS: Clinks annual conference 2022 materials and resources available

The Clinks annual conference 2022 created an opportunity for reflection and connectivity, showcasing strength in our sector despite the external climate and further establishing a joint commitment to our shared cause. For those of you who were unable to join us this blog summarises the keynote speeches, workshops, and panel discussions. The blog has been updated to include resources from the event, such as workshop slides and a collection of the electronically submitted questions, with answers from Justin Russell, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation. You can view them here. Also, be sure to scroll through our Twitter feed where you will be able to view a chronical of the day alongside some photos from the conference. 

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: Paul Hamlyn Foundation - awards for artists

Awards for Artists, by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, support individual artists at a timely moment in their careers, giving them the freedom to develop their creative ideas and contributing to their personal and professional growth. Ten awards of £60,000 each are made annually, five to visual artists and five to composers. They proudly announced the recipients of the Awards for Artists 2022, and you can view them here.

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: engaging elderly, disabled & vulnerable prisoners

Andy Mouncey of Run For Your Life CIC is delivering a program of his design to men at HMP Wymott. The work is funded by the NHS and has outcomes around engagement, mental health and physical capacity. If you would like to connect to share good practice and experience, Andy invites you to visit and see the project in action [12, 13, 19 December, in person, HMP Wymott]. Email andy@runforyourlife.org.uk 

FUNDING: under 25s Integrated Offender Management monitoring

A market engagement event [15 December, 10am, online] will discuss a new service for an Integrated Offender Management (IOM), under 25s mentoring scheme in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. If launched, the competition will likely go out in January. Suppliers must be registered on the Probation Services Dynamic Framework (registration can take up to 30 days to process). To submit a tender, you will need to be qualified against the following: Service Categories: DF. 07 - Emotional Wellbeing; and DF. 11 - Young Adults; Financial Threshold: £100K-£1m (or £1m+); and Geography: Kent, Surrey and Sussex. If you have any questions about registering or submitting your selection questionnaire, please do not hesitate to contact samantha.parkinson1@justice.gov.uk. If you have any queries about the event or other non-registration queries, please contact joey.stanford@justice.gov.uk. Find the event registration link here.

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: living below the breadline

Society Matters CIC is providing this training [11 January, 9am - 11am, £45.00]. The concept of poverty is generally understood, but the real-life impact that it is having on your employees, your colleagues, your customers/clients and your community can be difficult to fully appreciate if you are fortunate enough to have never walked in those shoes. Through real-life case studies, this training session invites you to take a step out of your own life to understand the dynamics, drivers and implications for people on low incomes who are struggling with their financial wellbeing. The session will support you to come up with new ideas and solutions to support your own workforce’s financial wellbeing too. Book here.

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: in work benefits: a guide for employers

Society Matters CIC is providing this training [11 January, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, £45.00]. This in-work benefits workshop is designed to help employers to understand what welfare benefits apply to people who are working, who qualifies, and what practically they can do to support. Book here.

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: get to grips with Universal Credit

This CPD accredited training is provided by Society Matters cic [16 January, 9am - 3pm, £59.50]. This highly interactive, quality accredited Universal Credit training course has been designed to help support organisations involved in all aspects of social welfare to get to grips with Universal Credit. This course is CPD Accredited (Gain 5.5 CPD points) Book here.

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: get to grips with PIP

Society Matters CIC is providing this training [18 January, 9am - 2pm, £59.50]. Only about 14% of initial Personal Independence Payment (PIP) applications are successful first-time round, and 1 in 4 people with a long-term health condition or disability are believed to give up on their PIP application due to a lack of support or because the application process has made them feel worse. This training will support you to understand what PIP is, who is eligible for PIP, and how to apply for it. Book here.

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: housing and homelessness matter

This CPD accredited training is provided by Society Matters cic [30 January, 9am - 3pm, online, £59.50]. The direct link between housing matters and physical and mental health makes housing a critical factor in achieving a life well lived. A safe, secure roof over their heads is the linchpin in families being able to thrive but, for many, significant instability comes from housing challenges, some of which can be avoided with access to the right information at the right time. If you are a professional who supports people with any aspect of their financial or emotional wellbeing this Housing Matters Training is designed for you. Book here.

NON-MEMBER’S EVENTS AND TRAINING: transitional safeguarding seminar

Join the Academy for Social Justice seminar, Transitional Safeguarding: from abstract to action featuring Dez Holmes, Director at Research in Practice [19 January, 16;00 – 17:15, online, free]. Register for your place here.

PUBLICATION: Academic Insight: Professionalism in Probation

HM Inspectorate of Probation has published a new Academic Insight, which is aimed at all those with an interest in the evidence base. Leading academics are commissioned to present their views on specific topics, assisting with informed debate and aiding understanding of what helps and what hinders probation and youth offending services. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the policy position of HM Inspectorate of Probation. Read the latest Academic Insight.

FEATURED VACANCY: Chief Executive Officer

Good Vibrations is an award-winning national charity using communal music-making to support people in challenging circumstances. They are seeking an inspirational, empowering, and collaborative Chief Executive Officer [£55,000-£60,000, pro-rata 4 days, remote] to take them forward to the next exciting stage of their journey. You will have experience and understanding of the careful balance between strategic delivery and operations. You will be able to work with and gain respect from multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders and have excellent communication skills. Experience in diversifying income streams, working with a board of trustees, and a good level of financial acumen would be advantageous. If you are passionate about enriching lives through collaborative music-making, find out more and apply by 3 January here.

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:

Floating Support Worker with Imagine Independence [£18,572, Merseyside, full time]; Children and Families Caseworker with St Giles Trust [£25,000 - £31,000, The Woolwich Centre, Greater London SE18 6HQ, full time]; Embedded Facilitator Mentor with St Giles Trust [£27,000 - £31,000, Wolverhampton and Coventry, full time]; Recovery Coordinator with Humankind [£19,047 - £27,500, Durham, full time]; Specialist Support Worker with Imagine Independence [£20,119, Brierfield, full time]; Housing Support Worker x3 with Foundation [£22,571 - £24,920, Leeds, part time]; Visits Services Play Worker with NEPACS [£19,305, Durham, part time]; Visits Services Catering Worker with NEPACS [£19,305, Durham, part time]; Personal Wellbeing Coach with St Giles Trust [£23,700 - £23,700, Dyfed Powys, full time]; Floating Support Worker with St Giles Trust [£26,000 - £28,500, London, primarily Lambeth, full time]

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

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