Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services in Norfolk for Looked after Children, Care Leavers and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan

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Norfolk County Council is seeking experienced providers for two services for Looked after Children (LAC), and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan. The services will be tendered as two ‘Lots’.Lot 1: Independent AdvocacyLot 2: Independent Visitors (IV Lot 1: Independent Advocacy Independent Advocacy provides LAC, Care Leavers and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan with an Advocate who helps to ensure their voice is heard when decisions are being made about them. An Advocate supports Children and Young People to resolve issues, empowers them to engage and speak out for themselves and helps them to understand their rights and available services. Lot 2: Independent Visitors Independent Visitors (IV) is a befriending service for LAC. IVs are volunteers who act as a consistent adult for children and young people during uncertain and turbulent times. They engage LAC in positive activities and act as an additional support for the child or young person, separate from professionals.