Self-Employed Independent Visitor

Overview

Are you passionate about ensuring the voice of children and young people is heard and that their rights are upheld? Do you believe all children should receive high-quality care in environments that aim to improve outcomes for each child? We are seeking professionals with experience in social work, education, inspection, advocacy, or residential childcare management for the role of Independent Visitor.

Role

The Independent Visitor provides visiting services on behalf of NYAS that align with the National Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, Residential Special School Standards, Welsh National Minimum Standards, Health and Social Care Standards Scotland, and CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake monthly visits to identified homes in accordance with the requirements of the relevant NYAS manager.
• Carry out the following visits as part of the role:
  • Regulation 44 visits to residential children’s homes, short breaks and secure units.
  • Regulation 25 visits to residential family centres.
  • Care Quality Commission visits to residential adult homes.
  • Care Inspectorate Wales regulation 8 visits to residential children’s homes.
  • RSS20 visits to residential special schools.
  • Health and social care standards Scotland residential children’s homes.
  • Monitoring visits to unregulated provision.
• Complete all tasks identified by the relevant NYAS manager during and after visits to fulfil all aspects of the role.
• Provide factual reports within set timescales as required by the relevant NYAS manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of regulated services and their inspection frameworks, plus knowledge of current legislation and statutory guidance relating to children, young people and adults at risk, particularly those in residential care.
• Experience of working within a social or health care organisation, safeguarding, and managing complex relationships across a diverse field (e.g., OFSTED inspectors, social workers, residential care workers, registered managers, health care professionals).
• A professional qualification in a related field (e.g., social work, residential care, health care professional, advocacy, or youth work).

Terms and Requirements

• This is a self-employed position paid on a sessional rate.
• Annual safeguarding and compliance training including Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding, and Equality and Diversity.
• Access to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS to undertake professional courses for CPD at a reduced cost.
• When applying, refer to the person specification within the contract delivery specification and evidence how you meet the criteria.
• Robust safeguarding procedures are in place; candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and a Digital Risk Assessment.
• UK eligibility to work is required; proof will be requested as part of the recruitment process.
• NYAS reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

About NYAS

NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is a leading rights-based charity that supports children, young people, and adults across England and Wales to be fully respected, represented and supported in expressing their views and upholding their rights. We work with care-experienced individuals who rely on statutory services and benefit from a combination of social care and legal services.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome 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 a Disability Confident Employer and guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Work with us to help change young lives.