Perinatal Family Peer Support Volunteer

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Home-Start Oldham, Stockport & Tameside Full time

Have you experienced post-natal illness and would like to support someone else on their journey?
- Do you have an interest in early attachment and the parent-infant relationship?
- Would you like to gain experience supporting positive relationships by providing friendly peer support to new and expectant parents?

Home-Start Oldham, Stockport & Tameside have an established Parent-Infant Mental Health (PIMH) partnership, working with health professionals across Tameside, Oldham, Stockport & Bolton.

The first 1000 days of a child's life are a crucial time for their development and wellbeing, and having the right support during this time can make a huge difference to families and children, both now in in their future.

Our volunteers provide a sympathetic ear, and help with everyday activities - this might be helping a family get out to the park or to a baby group, listening to a parent's concerns and offering support, reassurance and information. You'll learn how to 'keep baby in mind' during your support, and gently focus on helping parents build a strong and secure relationship with baby.

You'll be supported by a Home-Start coordinator, who will match you with a family. You'll visit your family each week for a couple of hours. We aim to acheive a 'good match' so you'll get on well with the family you support, and you'll receive full training and be able to contact your coordinator or our office if you ever feel you need support

The main focus of this role is to support and encourage families with early relationships and mental health through peer befriending support, focusing on expectant mums and families with a child under 2. As you will be supporting parents and children in their own homes, it is essential that you can empathise with the challenges of parenthood and family life, and see these in the context of the family's wider situation.

We are currently offering a hybrid training models, with a mixture of online and in-person sessions. We hope to be moving to fully in-person courses soon.

Please do give us a call on 0161 344 0669 if you would like to have a chat about volunteering with us, or ask any questions in person

**Job Type**: Volunteer

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location



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