Parent-Infant Mental Health Support Volunteer

Have you experienced post-natal illness and would like to support someone else on their journey? Would you like to give something back to your local community? Do you have an interest in early attachment? Are you a parent, step-parent or foster-parent? Home-Start HOST work with in partnership with NHS services supporting parents to build a positive relationship with their baby. In addition to our Home-Start Volunteer Preparation Course, you'll receive further training around early attachment and parent-infant mental health to enhance your knowledge and awareness. This training covers concepts and theories related to early attachment and parent-infant mental health such as neuro-science, infant development, psychoanalysis and attachment. Our volunteers support families with a child under 2 with a weekly visit, providing befriending support for parents, and encouraging and supporting early relationships We know this early period is crucial in a child’s life, and support in those early years can make a huge difference to families and for a child’s future well-being. We'll take your wishes and skills into account when we match you with a family, and we hope that both you and the family you support will benefit from the experience! You'll gain skills and experience, be able to access a wide variety of training, meet other volunteers and have full support from a volunteer coordinator throughout your volunteering. Because of the nature of the contact you’ll have with families, Home-Start HOST will apply for an enhanced DBS check for all volunteers. Visit our website to apply online or download an application form, or if you would like to speak to one of the team about this role, or request an information pack, please give us a call on 0161 344 0669.