Home-Start HOST Family Support Volunteer

  • Seashell Trust
  • Stockport, Lancashire
  • Jul 07, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

Home-Start HOST Family Support Volunteer

REF: 663cdf89880fc

Overview

Support a family in Stockport, Tameside, Oldham or Glossop who may be pregnant or have a child(ren) under five. The role is in the family's own home for up to 2 hours each week.

Responsibilities
  • Listen non-judgementally to a parent.
  • Support the family to attend a group or local park.
  • Assist the family in accessing financial support.
  • Help strengthen the parent-child bond.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Empathy and compassion are crucial.
Benefits
  • Paid DBS check.
  • Reimbursement of travel costs.
  • Comprehensive initial and ongoing training with support from charity staff.
Logistics
  • Location: Various SK locations - Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Glossop.
  • Schedule: up to 2 hours each week.
  • Closing date for applications: 31 December 2026.
Contact

Home-Start HOST

Ryecroft Hall Manchester Road Audenshaw Manchester, M34 5ZJ

Organisation type: Registered Charity