Peer Support Volunteer

3 weeks ago


Rochdale, United Kingdom Home-Start Rochdale and Bury Full time

Could you offer support to families with a new baby or those with under 2's?

We are excited to offer a new opportunity to recruit parent volunteers to support families living in Rochdale and Bury, who need help with their emotional health and wellbeing.

**The Role of a Home-Start Volunteer**

To help give children the best possible start in life, Home-Start supports parents as they grow in confidence, strengthen their relationship with their children and widen their links with the local community. Home-Start offers emotional support and practical help to parents with young children in the local community.

The role of the volunteer requires a high level of commitment and reliability and will be supported by the Home-Start Coordinator.

The Home-Start Approach

Home-Start volunteers are expected to work towards the increased confidence and independence of the family by:
Ÿ offering emotional support and practical help

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

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

Ÿ emphasising the positive aspects of family life

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

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

Support for Volunteers

The Home-Start Coordinator will offer regular support, supervision and training.

Commitment required

Ÿ Initial course of preparation - all volunteers need to be prepared to offer their support to families. The initial course of preparation normally lasts 40 hours over a number of weeks

Ÿ Time with families each week - to meet the needs of families and ensure the best support we ask volunteers to offer to spend time with at least one family per week, ideally for two to three hours or possibly more depending on the needs of the family.

Ÿ Willingness to accept regular support and supervision in respect of their voluntary activity

Ÿ We recognise that volunteers may stop volunteering at anytime but we would expect and hope they would be able to offer their time to Home-Start for at least 12 months.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Salary**: From £0.01 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid restrictions are followed within government guidelines.

**Experience**:

- parenting: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: VolrecruitmentApril 2023
Expected start date: 21/04/2023



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