Independent Visitor Coordinator

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Kirklees
Children & Families
Resources, Improvement & Partnerships
18.5
1
Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Permanent
8
£16,030.50 to £16,849.50 Pro rated

About the role

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and young people in care?

We’re looking for an Independent Visitor Co‑ordinator to recruit, train and support a dedicated network of volunteer Independent Visitors, who build positive and supportive relationships with children and young people looked after by Kirklees Council.

Independent Visitors play a vital role by offering friendship, consistency and positive experiences. As Co‑ordinator, you’ll ensure these relationships are safe, well‑matched and well‑supported, helping children and young people to thrive.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across Children and Families, as well as partner organisations, to promote and develop the Independent Visitor scheme across Kirklees.

What you’ll be doing

  • Recruiting, assessing and selecting volunteers to become Independent Visitors
  • Delivering training, induction and ongoing support to volunteers
  • Matching volunteers with children and young people, ensuring safe and positive relationships
  • Acting as a Safeguarding Lead for the scheme, following robust safeguarding procedures
  • Carrying out risk assessments and ensuring quality assurance
  • Supporting and supervising volunteers through regular contact and networking meetings
  • Working closely with social workers, carers and partner agencies
  • Maintaining accurate records and contributing to reports and service development
  • Promoting equality, diversity and anti‑discriminatory practice in all aspects of your work

What we’re looking for

You’ll be organised, compassionate and confident working with both children and adults. You’ll be able to work independently while also building strong professional relationships.

Essential requirements include:

  • Experience of working with children and young people
  • Experience of recruiting, training and supervising volunteers or staff
  • Sound knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice
  • Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
  • IT skills and experience of maintaining accurate records
  • A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Ability to travel across Kirklees and work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends

Experience of working with children in care, partnership working, budget management or holding (or being willing to undertake) safeguarding lead training would be an advantage.

What we offer

  • Regular supervision and support from your line manager
  • Access to training, peer support and professional development
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people
  • A supportive and values‑driven working environment within Children and Families

Interested?

If this sounds like a role where you can really make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more about working for Kirklees and apply today.

 

Kay Parry is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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31 May 2026, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.