Independent Visitor Coordinator - London SE1

The roleAbout the ServiceOur Independent Visitor Service is here to make a real difference. We connect young people in care with dedicated, caring volunteers who become consistent, supportive figures in their lives. Our mission is to empower these young individuals with meaningful relationships that inspire confidence, nurture growth, and provide a sense of belonging. By bringing together passionate volunteers and incredible young people, we're helping to shape brighter futures one connection at a time. About the RoleAre you ready to lead a service that truly transforms lives? As the Independent Visitor Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of this dynamic program, ensuring each young person is matched with the right mentor who can help them flourish. You'll manage all aspects of the service, from recruiting and training compassionate volunteers to providing continuous support and guidance. Your role will be hands-on and impactful as you:- Engage with new volunteers, guiding them through training and helping them understand the profound role they'll play in a young person's life.- Match volunteers with young people based on their individual needs, personalities, and interests, fostering connections that lead to lasting positive relationships.- Monitor and support volunteer activities, ensuring every interaction meets the highest standards of safety, compassion, and care.- Collaborate with social workers, carers, and other professionals to keep our young people safe and supported.This is more than just coordination-it's about creating a supportive community where young people feel valued, heard, and empowered. About YouWe're looking for a leader with heart and expertise. You might have a background in Youth Work, Social Work, or substantial experience within the children's workforce. What matters most is your passion for working with young people and your drive to make a meaningful difference.You'll bring:- A genuine understanding of the challenges young people face today and the confidence to navigate sensitive, confidential issues with care.- Strong communication and relationship-building skills that allow you to connect with volunteers, young people, and professionals alike.- Experience in training, supporting, and empowering volunteers, helping them succeed in their role as Independent Visitors.If you're enthusiastic about fostering real change in young lives, ready to champion a community of dedicated volunteers, and motivated to lead with both compassion and professionalism, we can't wait to meet you. Join us in building brighter futures-one incredible connRecruitment timetableAdvert close: 18th NovemberGuaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans * Are currently in care, or have previously been in care * If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Additional detailsThis post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.Salary: £37437 - £43542 per annum