Route1 Co-Ordinator

Play a key role in supporting care-experienced young people aged 18 to 25 by developing and overseeing Independent Visitor relationships. You'll support, train and supervise volunteers, helping them build positive, consistent connections that improve outcomes for young people. Working closely with the Route 1 Team Manager, you'll lead on volunteer recruitment, training, quality assurance and community engagement, helping to grow a diverse and skilled volunteer network. You'll also champion the voice of young people, ensuring their views are heard and reflected in decision-making, while working with colleagues and partners to continuously improve services that support successful transitions into adulthood. How You'll Make a Difference

• Recruit, train and support a diverse network of volunteers matched with young people aged 18+.
• Lead and oversee Independent Visitor relationships, ensuring positive outcomes for care-experienced young people aged 18-25.
• Provide quality assurance, guidance and leadership, including deputising for the Route1 Team Manager when required.
• Champion young people's rights, acting as an advocate in complex situations and ensuring their voices are central to decision-making.
• Build strong community links to attract and retain volunteers, while maintaining accurate records, reports and performance data in line with national standards.
  
  Knowledge of volunteering, community engagement and supporting young people.
• Understanding of care-experienced young adults and relevant legislation.
• Experience recruiting, training and coordinating volunteers or services.
• Strong communication, leadership, organisational and IT skills.
• Able to manage sensitive situations, maintain professional boundaries and advocate effectively.
• Level 3 qualification in Social Care, Teaching or Youth Work, with a commitment to ongoing development.
• Flexible approach to working evenings and weekends when needed.
  
  At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.
• 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.