Independent Visitor for Children and Young People

7 months ago


AshtonUnderLyne, United Kingdom Coram Voice Full time

As an Independent Visitor you are carefully matched with a care experienced young person, to form an ongoing, reliable and secure relationship (which is outside of a care home, family or professional setting). You will meet with your young person roughly once a month, for a few hours, to do something fun you both enjoy (such as a walk/ an activity/ an outing/ lunch/ cinema). This is a lone working role, fully supported by the service.

Your role will provide a young person with opportunities they might not otherwise experience, and a safe connection with an adult.

Recruiting around Greater Manchester, and an urgent need in Stockport, Ashton-under-Lyne and Bolton.

*Volunteer role* *Expenses contribution and a monthly budget for activities*

*opportunity to explore, experience fun outings, be adventurous, and have fun*
- you and your young person choose what you do, when and where *

*DBS will be required*

**Job Type**: Volunteer

Pay: £0.01 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ashton-Under-Lyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Willingness to take responsibility for organising meet up's, communicating with your young person, arranging and booking activities, managing receipts and reporting to the Coram Voice team.

Work Location: In person



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