Availability

About Home-Start (Stirling)

Home-Start is a local voluntary group which offers support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under 5 who are experiencing difficulties or suffering stress. Families are supported by home visiting volunteers who visit them on a regular basis.

Skills & Experience

Previous experience of working in catering would be an advantage but knowledge of good home cooking and cooking for a family on a budget would be sufficient. The Family Group has an allocated budget for lunch every week, therefore being able to work within this budget and numeracy skills would be required. Home-Start Stirling supports families from a range of different backgrounds so a non-judgemental attitude would be expected. The Family Group is held weekly (during term time and the occasional holiday) so it is important that the volunteer shows a high level of commitment to the group as the preparation of a healthy home-cooked lunch will become an intrinsic part of the group. Most of Home-Start Stirling's volunteers have had some parenting experience, although this would not be essential to this role it could be helpful. The Family Group is run by a coordinator and two group workers with additonal volunteers therefore it is vital that the volunteer can work effectively as part of the team. However, there are aspects of this role that the person would have to work unsupervised and make decisions. A sense of humour and a like for children as the Family Group caters for children aged 0 -5 years.

Travel Details

The Family Group is going to be held at Cornton Baptist Church on a Wednesday lunchtime. The group runs from 12noon - 1.30pm and the volunteer cook would be expected to be available from 11am - 2pm. Volunteers are expected to make their own way to the group but all mileage and any other out of pocket expenses are paid.

Restrictions

Home-Start has a policy that all volunteers should be aged 21 years and over.

Requirements

Application Form, Informal Chat, Police Check, References

Training and Induction Details

All volunteers within Home-Start are offered regular support and supervision and training opportunities. Induction to the role will be completed by one of the coordinators prior to the start of position.