Calderdale Council
Independent Visitor & Volunteer Coordinator
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Post Ref: CC839
Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
About the Role
The Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service provides Independent Visitor Volunteers to Children who are Looked After and the Care Leavers of Calderdale.
We are recruiting for the new post of Independent Visitor and Volunteer Coordinator whose role is to recruit, train, and support volunteers to fulfil the statutory role of Independent Visitor for children, as part of our ambition to ensure that children and young people receive the right support, at the right time.
Responsibilities
- Take a lead in the safe recruitment, assessment, training, and support of independent visitors and other volunteers in line with best practice and statutory guidance.
- Facilitate groups and training sessions for volunteers in nurturing long term supportive relationships with the young people they befriend and engage with.
- Be part of a supportive team alongside colleagues delivering the Children's Rights and Advocacy service, receiving regular supervision and guidance as you develop this new role.
Requirements
- Hold grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or have demonstrable experience.
- A level 3 or above qualification in a relevant subject is essential, e.g., Childcare, Youth Work, Health and Social Care.
- A UK Driving Licence is essential for the post.
- Good knowledge of children’s safeguarding practices and safe recruitment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, including children and young people.
- Confident in the arranging and facilitating of events and training sessions for volunteers.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to local practice and policy.
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About Us
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Important Information
- Closing Date: Sunday 26th July 2026
- Interview Date: Wednesday 5th August 2026
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme, or having secured any other relevant work visa.
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If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship, you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
We may utilize digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/), we aim to be a talented, resilient, and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working/job share opportunities.
All applications are anonymized before being seen by the selection panel. As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence-based, and not embellished – see guidance.
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