Independent Visitor Coordinator

Leicester City Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicester City Council seeks an Independent Visitor Coordinator to lead the Independent Visitor Service, building positive, long-term relationships between looked after children and trained volunteer mentors. You will recruit, assess, train and support volunteers, match them with young people, and oversee safeguarding processes to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.

Experience working with vulnerable children and young people in social care, education, youth work,

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable children and young people in social care, education, youth work, health, or a similar setting.
• Experience managing cases, assessments, and support plans.
• Strong communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting, mentoring, or training others.
• A commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Independent Visitor Service to support looked after and vulnerable children and young people through long-term mentor relationships.
• Recruit, assess, train and support volunteers and match them with children and young people.
• Oversee safeguarding processes and ensure young people receive needed support.

Skills

Vulnerable children

Communication skills

Organisation

Relationship building

Mentoring/training

Safeguarding

Job description

We're looking for a passionate and organised Independent Visitor Coordinator to lead our Independent Visitor Service, supporting looked after and vulnerable children and young people through positive, long-term relationships with trained volunteer mentors. In this rewarding role, you'll recruit, assess, train and support volunteers, match them with children and young people, oversee safeguarding processes, and help ensure every young person receives the support they need to thrive.

Experience working with vulnerable children and young people in social care, education, youth work, health, or a similar setting.

• Experience managing cases, assessments, and support plans.
• Strong communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting, mentoring, or training others.
• A commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people.

Driving Licence and an Enhanced DBS check required. Occasional evening and weekend working may be required.