Independent Visitor:
· To visit, advise and befriend a young person who is in residential care or in a foster home, secure accommodation, or a young offenders’ institution.
· To enable a young person to have contact with someone who is independent of the Social Services Department, education system and health department.
· To provide an “adult friend” for a young person who has little or no contact with members of his/her own family.
- Listening Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building skills
- Resilience
- Consistency
Full training provided.
Experience with young people not ‘necessary’ though it’s a plus!
Driving license not necessary though it’s a plus!
Subject to enhanced DBS check
Expenses reimbursed
| Slot | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Being an Independent Visitor is a long term commitment (2 years minimum). IVs visit the young person they are matched with once a month. However, consistency is important and IVs are expected to remain in touch with the young person in between visits.
This opportunity is available Countywide.
Mid and North East Essex Mind
Essex Wildlife Trust - Thurrock Thameside Nature Park
North Avenue Youth Centre
1st Hullbridge Scout Group
Havens Hospices