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Title

Slough Family Hubs Play and Learn Volunteer

Organisation

Slough Borough Council

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Website

https://www.slough.gov.uk/ This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Meet and greet families into the Children’s Centre/Family Hub and provide advice, support, and signposting to the relevant support service to meet their needs. To support the Play and Learn sessions within the Family Hubs and in the community.
Main activities/tasks; To support the facilitation and delivery of Play and Learn activities for families with young children through the Family Hubs. To set up the room before the session and clear away after, alongside the Family support Assistant, ensuring a range of activities are provided to support the children’s learning and development needs. To initiate play and learning activities for parents and children together and to role model good practice for parents in relation to the care of children, this should include promotion of the home learning environment and parents as a child’s first teacher. Ensure health and safety is observed at all times. Support families to sign in and register with the centres and answer questions about the Family Hubs Services, its activities, events, and facilities. Assist with basic inquiries and referring more complex queries to appropriate staff. Communicate with other staff members or teams regarding visitor needs or any issues observed. Distribute vitamins as required. Keep all area’s clean and tidy and ensure health and safety is maintained at all times.

Activities

Advice, Information & Support,Art & Design,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,Entertainment

Skills & Attributes

Art & Craft, Cleaning & Tidying, Creative & Design, Language Skills, Reading & Writing

Skills Description

A welcoming smile and friendly face are essential for this role. Passion and enthusiasm to support the work of the Family Hubs. Reliability and commitment to follow through on commitments ensuring tasks are completed. A positive attitude and empathy and compassion. Every day at the Family Hubs can be different and involve unpredictable situations, so being able to adjust to changing circumstances is important. A willingness to work hard and contribute effectively is highly valued. Being able to manage time effectively is important for balancing volunteer work with other commitments. Effective communication is essential for interacting with families, visitors and staff. Volunteering often involves working in a team, so the ability to collaborate and cooperate is important. Treating everyone with respect and demonstrating integrity builds trust and positive relationships. Being a good listener to understand the needs of families and respond appropriately. Patience is often needed when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds or when facing challenging situations.

What is in it for you

Support from the Family Hub Co-ordinator and the wider team. A range of opportunities to gain new skills and work experience. Make new friends and meet new people. Better physical and mental wellbeing. The chance to give something back and improve your confidence while connecting with your community.

Time Commitment

Flexible

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Belinda South

Role Address

Chalvey Grove Children's Centre, SL1 2TE Romsey Close Children's Centre, SL3 8PE Penn Rd Children's Centre, SL2 1PG and Various locations across Slough Borough.

Postcode (See Google maps below)

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Contact Belinda.south@slough.gov.uk