Volunteer Family Mentor
2 weeks ago
Connection Support helps vulnerable people in challenging situations across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes. Our 'Boost' service provides support, motivation, encouragement and advice to parents across Buckinghamshire as they take steps towards creating a more stable and positive environment in which their children can thrive. Our Boost Family Mentors help families to achieve the parenting goals they have identified through an initial assessment with a Family and Volunteer Supervisor.
We are looking for volunteers who:
- Can give 3 hours a week to a family for a 4-6month period.
- Have some experience with children. This could be through work, volunteering, raising siblings or children of your own.
- Are empathetic, non-judgmental and friendly, who can also offer guidance respectfully.
- Are open minded and resilient to set backs.
Typical areas in which our volunteers support families to achieve their goals are:
- Developing family routines, e.g., bedtime, morning, mealtimes.
- Setting boundaries around behaviour and effectively maintaining those boundaries.
- Developing a support network, contacting local baby/toddler groups or joining parenting classes.
- Developing the parents own self esteem.
What we can offer you:
- Appropriate ongoing training.
- Flexible volunteering hours.
- National Volunteering Certificate.
- Reference after 6 months of volunteering.
If you are interested with volunteering for 'Boost' or have any questions please respond to this ad and our volunteer coordinator will be in contact with you.
**Job Types**: Part-time, Volunteer
Part-time hours: 3 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Reference ID: Volunteer Family Mentor
-
Phoenix Cafe Volunteers
2 weeks ago
Chalfont St. Peter, United Kingdom Epilepsy Society Full timeIf you have a few hours spare a week and would like to get involved in helping at the Phoenix Café, we would love to hear from you.Our volunteers are a friendly group who have all joined for many different reasons, friendships have formed, new skills learnt, and you will be making a real difference.We really value all of our volunteers and are so grateful...
-
Phoenix Cafe Volunteers
2 weeks ago
Chalfont St. Peter, United Kingdom Epilepsy Society Full timeIf you have a few hours spare a week and would like to get involved in helping at the Phoenix Café, we would love to hear from you.Our volunteers are a friendly group who have all joined for many different reasons, friendships have formed, new skills learnt, and you will be making a real difference.We really value all of our volunteers and are so grateful...
-
Family Assessment Lead
5 days ago
Little Aston, United Kingdom AMDG Holdings Full timeA leading social care provider in Little Aston is seeking a Deputy Manager to oversee family assessments. The ideal candidate will have experience in social care, strong mentoring skills, and a commitment to children's well-being. This role includes assessing families, guiding staff, and ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards. The organization offers...
-
Phoenix Cafe Volunteers
2 weeks ago
Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Epilepsy Society Full timeIf you have a few hours spare a week and would like to get involved in helping at the Phoenix Café, we would love to hear from you. Our volunteers are a friendly group who have all joined for many different reasons, friendships have formed, new skills learnt, and you will be making a real difference. We really value all of our volunteers and are so grateful...
-
Phoenix Cafe Volunteers
2 weeks ago
Chalfont Saint Peter SL RJ, United Kingdom Epilepsy Society Full timeIf you have a few hours spare a week and would like to get involved in helping at the Phoenix Café, we would love to hear from you.Our volunteers are a friendly group who have all joined for many different reasons, friendships have formed, new skills learnt, and you will be making a real difference.We really value all of our volunteers and are so grateful...
-
Deputy Nursery Manager
10 hours ago
Chalfont St Giles, United Kingdom Family First Nursery Group Full timeJob DescriptionThe Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Pre-School Nursery Room Leader - Preschool Room40 hours per weekSalary £29,536 per annum depending on qualifications and experienceFull and Relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification£1,000 Welcome Bonus! - To give you a warm welcome to the team, we are offering a £1,000 joining bonus to all qualified...
-
Senior Nursery Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Little Marlow, United Kingdom Family First Nursery Group Full timeJob DescriptionCherrygrove Nursery Room Leader Salary - £29,194.10 per annum 42.5 hours per week. Cherrygrove Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting located in High Wycombe, just a short distance from the town center and with easy access to the M40. Rated Good by Ofsted, the nursery offers three age-specific rooms, each with its own garden area, where...
-
Academic Mentor
1 week ago
Little Coates, United Kingdom Ormiston Academies Trust Full time**Salary**: £19,000 pa to £21,000 pa dependent on qualifications Work pattern: Term time plus 5 inset days - 39 weeks/year Contract type: 35 hours per week Contract term: Fixed term to the end of the academic year Ormiston Maritime Academy (OMA) is an energetic and exciting environment to work in. We are looking for a passionate and driven individual who...
-
Deputy Manager
6 days ago
Little Aston, United Kingdom AMDG Holdings Full timeAs a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams. We offer a range of services, including: Family AssessmentChildren s Residential16+...
-
Ecologist - Principal or Associate
6 days ago
Little London, United Kingdom Hilson Moran Full timeJoin to apply for the Ecologist - Principal or Associate role at Hilson Moran At Hilson Moran, we believe in creating places that give more than they take for people, for nature, and for the planet. As a certified B Corp and a leader in sustainable design and consultancy, we are redefining what it means to build responsibly. Our work spans the UK and beyond,...