Independent Visitor volunteer

Independent visitors befriend and socialise with children & young people in care and care leavers up to the age of 25

 Responsibilities:

·        An Independent Visitor provides a stable, adult role model for a young person.

·        They visit monthly and befriend and listen to the young person and share their interests and hobbies.

·        Provide support and empowerment to help the young person plan for their future

·        Identify where the young person might benefit from specialist support and help them to access it

·        To act within ONSIDE’s safeguarding policies

Skills & qualities required:

·        Good communication and interpersonal skills  

·        Ability to build trust and a friendly relationship with children & young people in care and care leavers

·        Be prepared for an open-ended supportive relationship within and potentially after care

·        Demonstrate empathy and understanding to the needs of the children and young people