Family Support - Group Helper

For Barnardo's

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The Hampshire Healthy Families 0-19 service is a partnership between Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Barnardo’s. We are looking for enthusiastic and creative people to support us in our work throughout Hampshire. Our volunteers are highly valued members of our team, supporting us and health visitors in the delivery of services and workshops to families, providing better outcomes for more children.

Our Family Support – Group Helper volunteer role is diverse and flexible, and will suit a range of personal skills and preferences.

Our volunteers can:

  • Support our “new parent” social walking groups (Ready Steady Walk);
  • Support with community events promoting key health messages;
  • Support the delivery of our courses and workshops to parents in the community. (Five to Thrive; Two and Beyond; Family Food & Fun; Baby and Toddler Talk).
  • Support with a Hampshire Healthy Heroes Session in pre-schools/nurseries (participating with practical activities with the children on oral health and healthy eating).
  • Support in Child Health Clinics (ran by Health Visitors) in a “Meet and Greet role” – Talking to parents as they arrive and promoting our service and health messages

This is a countywide role but we are especially keen to hear from volunteers in the Basingstoke area at present. 

What skills do I need?

Do you have:

  • A wish to volunteer with children and adults;
  • Good listening skills with a caring approach; 
  • Patience and friendliness?

Are You: 

  • A ‘people person’ who is positive and encouraging;
  • Open-minded and flexible in your approach;
  • Willing to be supervised by service staff and health visitors; 
  • Willing to input your hours into our online volunteering system each time you volunteer;
  • Happy to provide satisfactory references and for Barnardo’s to complete a DBS check before you start your role?

Interests

  • Children
  • Families and Parenting
  • No specific interest

Activities

  • General Helping
  • Supporting People and Befriending

Details

  • Age restrictions
    18+
  • DBS check needed
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Where applicable.
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Recruitment Process
    Application form, Interview, References.
  • Suitable for under 16s
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
    Regular supervision and support from the Hampshire Healthy Families 0-19 team whilst you are volunteering. Coupled with access to additional online training and development.
  • Volunteer induction
    Full volunteer induction online: including Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, and Professional Boundaries;
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

The role is available during the day, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm only.

Location

This opportunity is available Countywide.

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