A great opportunity has arisen to join Home-Start Reading; a local family support charity. This is a new role, funded specifically to help us to meet the increase in demand for our services.
You will work closely with our Family Support Coordinators and have the opportunity to be involved with both families and volunteers. It will be a busy and varied role and one we believe will develop organically. For the right candidate, it is a chance to influence and contribute to the shaping and future of our family support provision.
We are looking for someone who:
- is passionate about supporting local families
- has experience of working with families and/or young children
- has experience of volunteering and/or working with volunteers
- has an understanding of the challenges families face and works in a sensitive, non-judgemental and inclusive way
- is willing to work positively and flexibly in a small, busy team
Further information
Location: Based at Home-Start Reading office in Southcote as well as outreach locations in the Reading area and family homes.
Contract: 18 hrs/week. The post is funded for two years in the first instance and will be reviewed subject to funding.
If you would like an informal chat about this role, please call Kelly on 0118 956 0050 or 07483 114 635
If you would like to apply, please email us for the application form, job description and person specification: kelly@home-start-reading.org.uk