Independent Visitor Coordinator

Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Fixed Term for 24 Months

Make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people in Leicester.

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.

What we're looking for

- 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.

Why join us

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a service that helps create meaningful, life-changing connections for young people across Leicester. You'll join a supportive team committed to making a positive impact every day.

Apply today and help build brighter futures for children and young people.

For more information or an informal chat about this role please contact Service Manager, James Tingley at James.Tingley@leicester.gov.uk or on 0116 454 0303

Interviews to be held WC 2nd November.