Independent Visitor Coordinator 

Hours: 25 – 35 hours a week

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of Looked after Children, this is the opportunity for you.

We are looking to appoint an Independent Visitor Coordinator to be part of our outstanding ‘Targeted Youth Service’ at Bolton Lads & Girls Club. The successful Co-ordinator will ensure that we provide the best possible service to children and young people who have been referred to us.

This is not a 9-5pm office job; a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service is required.

Main duties include:

• Managing Looked After Children and their Independent Visitors (volunteer befrienders)
• Providing dedicated support, advice and guidance to Independent Visitors
• Attending professional meetings and liaising with agencies to provide the best possible service to children and young people referred to the service
• Recruiting and training volunteers

About the BLGC

We have teams of full-time, part-time, seasonal staff that offer a range of services to vulnerable young people in Bolton. 1 in 4 children in Bolton are members of the Bolton Lads & Girls Club (BLGC).

We run projects, clubs and activities to give young people aged 8 - 19 yrs a safe environment to make friends and achieve their full potential. 

Required Experience

• Experienced in working with young people and managing a team
• Organised with excellent inter-personal skills
• A background in social care, youth work or a relevant field

Interview Date: Thursday 13th September 2018

The Club is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. The Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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