London Borough of Croydon

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Independent visitors

When we receive a satisfactory application form, you will be asked to come for an initial interview.  Following this interview, if we consider that you may be suitable for the role of an independent visitor, we send off for references. We will also carry out background checks including an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check. 

If your references are satisfactory, you will be asked to attend six assessed training sessions.  If you complete the training, to a satisfactory level the final part of the recruitment process is a panel interview with staff from Children's Services. If the panel approves your application to become an independent visitor, we will try to match you with a young person. The minimum time commitment for this role is one year after you are matched with a young person.

The training sessions are held in the Town Hall, Katharine Street on Tuesday evenings from 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm.*

Parking is limited in and around the Town Hall so allow plenty of time to find a suitable parking place.

*Autumn 2010 dates

  • Session 1     Tuesday  19 October     
  • Session 2     Tuesday  26 October     
  • Session 3     Tuesday  2 November   
  • Session 4     Tuesday  9 November   
  • Session 5     Tuesday  16 November 
  • Session 6     Tuesday  23 November 

The training covers such topics as:

  • attachment and loss
  • the asylum process
  • child protection
  • boundaries
  • listening skills
  • the role, rights and responsibilities of the independent visitor

You will be expected to attend all the training sessions and to complete written work after each session which forms part of our evaluation process. You will also be asked to complete an evaluation form after each session which helps us improve the training course in the future.

Location Map

Town Hall

Contact Details

Contact name
Jane Pugh
Job title
Independent Visitor Volunteer Co-ordinator
Department
Children's Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Service
Telephone
020 8726 6000 ext 63243
Email
jane.pugh@croydon.gov.uk
Address
Children's Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Service
3rd Floor
Davis House
69-77 Robert Street
Croydon
CR0 1QQ

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