Independent Visitor Co-ordinator

Independent Visitor Co-ordinator

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at Voice Ability.
Due to contract growth we are looking for a new Independent Visitor Co-ordinator to join our team. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
Voice Ability is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services.





We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Visitor Co-ordinator to join our team. Your role will require you to recruit, train, support, match and co-ordinate the volunteers (Independent Visitors) taking into account the needs of the children and young people. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About you
You will have some experience of working/volunteering with children and young people and in a role that requires outstanding communication skills to achieve excellent results.





Ideally you will be competent in the use of social media and will have managed staff or volunteers previously.
Desirably you will have worked in the charity/third sector with volunteers previously.
How will you make a difference?
You will be supporting the Connections Team Leader and the volunteers to deliver an efficient and effective project ensuring a consistently high standard is maintained and delivered within an empowering framework.
You will support our volunteers by providing supervisions, debriefs and co-reflection groups, guidance and training as required. Recording client/volunteer details and activities that demonstrate outcomes and the meeting of contractual obligations.






You will facilitate and supervise the initial meetings between the child or young person and the selected Independent Visitor. Deploying resource flexibly and creatively to ensure they are used efficiently and responding to both internal and external challenges.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.
Benefits:
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro-rata
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance






• Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
Voice Ability believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
Voice Ability are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page.





Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; Midnight on 1 November 2024, however, Voice Ability reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Want to know more about Voice Ability and the role?
Please email Louise Abbs, Operations Director, on [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you.

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▶️ Independent Visitor Co-ordinator
🖊️ VoiceAbility
📍 West Midlands