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Home-Visiting Volunteer

Organisation

Home-Start Sutton

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Description

Home-Start volunteers are expected to work towards the increased confidence and independence of the family by:

· offering support, friendship and practical help

· visiting the families in their own homes, where the dignity and identity of each individual can be respected and protected

· reassuring families that difficulties in bringing up children are not unusual

· emphasising the positive aspects of family life

· developing a relationship with the family in which time can be shared and an understanding developed

· encouraging parents' strengths and emotional well-being for the ultimate benefit of their own children

· encouraging families to widen their network of relationships and to use effectively the support and services available in the community

· Volunteers will be expected to attend an initial course of preparation, normally lasting 40 hours over a number of weeks plus an ongoing commitment of 3-4 hours per week according to the family's needs.

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Role Address

Alexandra Gardens Children's Resource Centre, Stanley Road, Carshalton, SM5 4LJ

Postcode

SM5 4LJ

Directions

Off Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Up Stanley Road Opposite Sainsburys Local Alexandra Gardens Children's Resource Centre is on small estate, Home-Start Sutton is at the back of the building with own entrance.

Notice Period

One week

One off volunteer role

For Individuals

For Groups

Number of volunteers required

Skills Required

Skills Description

Volunteers should have parenting experience, a warm, non-judgemental and empathetic nature and the desire, emotional capacity and time to support a family who are struggling. Be clear about confidentiality and when a confidence remains so, but be able to decide when disclosure of a confidence is essential to the well-being of a child Be reliable and understand the importance of reliability to the family, have good communication skills including an ability to listen and understand the need for support Be able to work as a member of a team. Be prepared to keep records as requested by the scheme.

Benefits from this role

Accredited Training Course Regular support and supervision

Age Ranges

Activities

Support Work,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Application Form

DBS Criminal Record Check

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

We welcome and/or have the resources to support: We Welcome

Volunteers are expected to have parenting experience and be able to undertake the role.

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