Co-Ordinator Leeds Independent Visitors Scheme

Do you want to work with people and have a direct positive impact on the lives of looked after children and young people? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen to become a member of the Leeds Independent Visitor Scheme. You will be involved in recruiting, training, supporting and supervising volunteers who visit looked after children and young people. These relationships between children and young people and their independent visitor are often valuable and enduring and the role of the co-ordinator is vital in supporting this.
You will be involved in developing innovative practice that will support achieving better outcomes for children and young people who are looked after.
You must have excellent communication skills and be experienced of working with children and adults. You have knowledge of and are fully committed to multi-agency partnership work in safeguarding children.
You are able to work flexibly including occasional evenings and Saturday's. You will work as part of a small team and be able to prioritise and manage a varied caseload which includes direct work with volunteers and young people.

For further information please contact Kathryn Heaton, Senior Co-ordinator on 0113 3786821 kathryn.heaton@leeds.gov.uk or Janine Craven, Service Delivery Manager on 0113 3785371 janine.craven@leeds.gov.uk

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve.
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We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.