IV Coordinator - National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
- Devon
- Part Time
- £13,650 - £15,000 (pro rata of £22,750 - £25,000)
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Location: Devon wide, home based
About NYAS
As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.
We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Work with us to help change young lives.
The Vacancy
We are looking for an IV Coordinator who will be responsible for the recruiting, screening and training of volunteers to become Volunteer Independent Visitors with children and young people who are looked after by the local authority.
You will be responsible for the matching and allocation of appropriate volunteers to children and young people and for the professional management and support of the volunteers.
This role is a home-based role however to meet the requirements of the role you must live within the geographical area.
In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the job description attached. Requirements include:
- Proven experience in working with children and adults in a social care setting.
- Knowledge and experience of the recruitment & supervision of staff and/ or volunteers.
- Experience and understanding of child protection & safeguarding procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to a high standard both orally and in writing to a wide range of people.
For more information and to apply please visit IV Coordinator (current-vacancies.com)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationDevon
- Work Postcode
Devon wide, home based
- Reference
AC1652
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
£13,650 - £15,000 (pro rata of £22,750 - £25,000)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
21 hours per week
- Closing Date
01/04/2023
- DBS Check Required
No