Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 765 | 13 January

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CLINKS NEWS: Director of Support and Development Chris Stacey will be leaving 

After 2 years at Clinks, Christopher Stacey, Director of Support and Development, will be leaving the charity at the end of April. In mid-May, Chris will take up the position of Chief Executive at Prisoners Abroad, the charity that supports British prisoners overseas and their families to survive imprisonment with dignity and face the future with hope.   

He said: “Having been part of the criminal justice sector for 15 years, working at Clinks alongside such an amazing, determined and diverse voluntary sector has been an absolute privilege. I’m delighted to be staying in the sector, and I will continue to champion the importance of voluntary organisations in everything that I do”.   

Clinks is currently recruiting a Deputy CEO and a Head of Support and Development. In the meantime, Chris will continue to oversee our area development team, sector support team and the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance team until he leaves at the end of April. You can get in touch with the team here. 

CLINKS NEWS: Head of Support and Development

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team and lead the delivery of our work supporting Clinks members as well as Clinks’ regional and thematic networks. The Support and Development directorate works to deliver effective support services to voluntary organisations working in criminal justice through the delivery of membership services, area-based support and networks for organisations working in specific ways or with specific cohorts of people. The directorate is also responsible for the development and delivery of time-specific projects which aim to identify challenges for the voluntary sector in criminal justice and develop solutions. The post holder will be responsible for leading and working with three dedicated teams who form part of a committed wider team. You will work alongside the Deputy CEO and represent the organisation and the sector at the highest level. Applications close on 17 February. Find out more and apply here. 

CLINKS NEWS: Reducing Reoffending expert advisor positions

Clinks are seeking two senior leaders from the criminal justice voluntary sector to join an influential advisory group to the government. We are looking for two individuals, one with expertise and experience in providing housing support and one with expertise in education support. The Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) works closely with senior officials in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) to reduce reoffending and to build a more effective partnership between government and the voluntary sector. The deadline for both roles is [31 January, 9:00 am].

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: ESOL Screening Tool in prisons

The Bell Foundation is looking for volunteers to trial an ESOL Screening Tool in prisons, which has been designed to identify whether individuals who speak English as a second or additional language (ESL) would benefit from attending ESOL classes. Find out more here.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: New podcast, a prison’s guide

HMPPS has worked with Acast to produce “A prison’s guide to…”, a weekly four-part podcast series hosted by Ben Bailey Smith and featuring inspirational interviews with prison staff. The first episode was released this week and has a strong focus on the importance of rehabilitation and reducing reoffending. Podcasting Today has an article with more information and the series is available via the Acast website and all usual podcast outlets.

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: theatre and criminal justice masterclass

This masterclass is for theatre artists and criminal justice professionals interested in arts in the criminal justice system [9 March, 10:00 – 16:30, Moseley Exchange - Birmingham, £95]. The day will be an introduction to the work of two of the leading organisations in this field: Clean Break and Geese Theatre Company.

Anna Herrmann, Joint Artistic Director/Joint CEO at Clean Break, and Andy Watson MBE, Artistic Director/CEO of Geese, are long-standing members of the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance and are regular visiting lecturers on a range of Applied Theatre under-graduate and post-graduate courses. This training day will give participants a unique insight into the successful approaches of Clean Break and Geese in both prison and community settings. Learn more and book your place here.

CLINKS MEMBER’S TRAINING: Communicating when English is a second or additional language

The Bell Foundation has two training courses [various dates, online, free, or £30-£45] running this year that will help you with your communications with service users and/or victims of crime who use English as a second or Additional Language. Find out more and book here.

NON-MEMBER’S EVENT: Restorative justice in prisons: where next?

Join the Mint House - Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice as they explore the question 'What next steps in terms of policy and practice are required in order to embed/mainstream restorative justice into HM Prisons?'. [25 January, 12:00 – 13:00, online, free, £5 or £10]. Read more about the event and book your place here.

OPPORTUNITY: Entries open for the Charity Governance Awards

The Charity Governance Awards are back for 2023. The Charity Governance Awards shine a spotlight on the best charity leadership across the sector and demonstrate how effective governance can transform both a charity and the lives of the people it serves. Find out more and apply here.

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:

Criminal Justice Resilience Worker (Part-time) with Kaleidoscope Project [£21,000, Wrexham, part time]; SOS+ Team Leader with St Giles Trust [£29,500 - £32,500, Leeds Media Centre, full time]; SOS Caseworker with St Giles Trust [£22,000 - £25,550, Leeds Media Centre, full time]; Night Support Worker (NEST) with Nacro [£23,252, Harlow & Epping, full time]; Accommodation Adviser with St Giles Trust [£22,000 - £25,500, Leeds Media Centre, full time]; Housing Specialist - Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) with Clinks, [voluntary, remote, part time]; Education Specialist - Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) with Clinks [voluntary, remote, part time]; Female Ardenleigh Manager with Anawim [£31,907 - £34,367, Ardenleigh Hospital, Birmingham, full time]; Female Drop-In Support Worker with Anawim [£24,706 - £26,343, Anawim Women’s Centre, Birmingham, part time]; Residential Night Supervisor with Seetec [£24,089 - £24,840, Bristol, full time]

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

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