Independent Visitor

Independent Visitor VH263; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking compassionate volunteers to support vulnerable children in care. This rewarding role involves befriending and guiding children, providing them with a stable presence in their lives. Volunteers will receive full training and ongoing support, making a significant impact on the lives of those who need it most. If you have a warm heart, patience, and a commitment to children's rights, this opportunity allows you to inspire and uplift young lives while fitting around your other commitments. Join a dedicated team and help change a child's trajectory for the better.

Benefits

Full induction training

Ongoing training and support

Reimbursement of transport/mileage

Contribution towards reasonable expenses

Qualifications

• Ability to support and befriend children in care.
• Commitment to safeguarding and children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent support and friendship to a child in care.
• Attend monthly meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Commitment to children’s rights and welfare

Warm and friendly approach

Patience

Good listener

Sensitivity to needs of children

Reliability and punctuality

Non-judgemental approach

Sense of humour

Willingness to be flexible

Job description

Role:
Volunteer with children– could you befriend and support a child in care?

Looking for a fun volunteering opportunity that fits around your other commitments? Want to help some of our most vulnerable children and inspire them towards better, brighter things?

Many children who grow up in the care system face a chaotic and challenging time. Their Social Workers may change, foster care placements can break down and they can be moved from school to school. This would be difficult for any child to handle, but for children who have already been let down, it can create a downward spiral which progressively erodes trust, confidence in the world around them – and their future life chances.

Studies have shown that having just one consistent, trustworthy, supportive adult in their life can change that trajectory completely. Someone the child can look up to; rely on; depend on and turn to, for advice, for comfort, and even to share a joke or celebrate an achievement. That single, stable presence in their life can be an Independent Visitor.

About you

• A commitment to children’s rights and welfare
• A warm and friendly approach
• Patience
• A good listener
• Sensitivity to the needs and wishes of the child or young person
• Reliability and punctuality
• Non-judgemental approach / open minded
• Sense of humour
• A sense of “fun”
• A common sense, balanced view of life
• Willingness to be flexible in meeting the needs of the child or young person

Full induction training and on-going training and support will be given. Reimbursement of transport/mileage plus contribution towards reasonable expenses.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and will require the successful applicant to undertake an Enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Two references will also be required.

Time commitment
Up to 6 hours once a month.

About the organisation:
Coram Voice is a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state.

Coram Voice provides volunteer Independent visitors (IVs) for children and young people across England.

How to apply:If you are interested in this role and would like to apply or would like more information, contact the Volunteer Hub at Merchants’ Place –
E: [e-mail]
T: 01263 519454. Alternatively, you can complete an online registration form and your details will be sent to us directly. A link for the form can be found on our Volunteer Hub page on our website.