Be a Positive Influence in a Young Person's Life

4 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time

About the Role

As an Independent Visitor, you will be a volunteer who befriends and visits a young person living in care of Leeds Children's Social Care. This can involve anything fun from football in the park, seeing the latest film, ice skating or new activities that the young person wants to try.

Your Commitment

We ask that you can give a young person a few hours once a month for a minimum of two years. This commitment is essential in providing consistency and creating a positive friendship between you and the young person.

Your Responsibilities

All volunteers attend a two-day training course covering their role, responsibilities, maintaining boundaries, safeguarding and child protection. As a volunteer, you are also encouraged to attend any information sessions the scheme provides which are appropriate to your young person's needs.

Support and Benefits

You will receive ongoing support from the scheme's co-ordinators, access to additional training through Leeds City Council, and out-of-pocket expenses. This includes costs for any activities done with your young person and travel costs or mileage.

Safeguarding and Training

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. You will also receive a two-day training course covering safeguarding and child protection.

Leeds City Council's Commitment

Leeds City Council is committed to promoting diversity and has a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. We are a Stonewall Top 100 employer, a Mindful employer, and a Disability Confident Leader.

The estimated salary for this role is £12,000 - £15,000 per annum, depending on experience and location.



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