Job Description

We are looking for 2 dedicated individuals to join our team to support families in rural areas across Caithness and Sutherland.

The areas covered will include up to Bettyhill and Helmsdale.

Principle purposes of the job:

To deliver family and group support services including:

provision of child focussed play/educational activities to support development

role modelling and parental guidance to support child development

Main responsibilities:

To work within Home-Start's standards and methods of practice including Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children, Confidentiality and all mandatory policies.

Work in close co-operation with the Staff and Volunteer teams

Work in partnership with other family support agencies, as appropriate.

Review family's needs on a regular basis listening to families and observing children

To welcome all parents/carers to the Family Group, recognising the importance of their role as the primary carers of their children

To be aware of group dynamics ensuring the groups provide a non-judgemental environment for children and their parent/carer.

To provide a safe, stimulating environment for children and their parents.

To be vigilant about the upkeep of equipment ensuring good standards of safety and hygiene are followed.

To closely work alongside the staff team to deliver activities for the families we support.

To encourage the active participation of parents/carers in their child's play and other activities as appropriate.

Work with other external agencies to offer advice/information to families

To promote the use of suitable toys, books and activities and encourage the use of local resources e.g. Library, PEEP groups.

To complete a Risk Assessment for activities and review regularly.

To keep a register at each session detailing names of all those attending, including visitors/speakers with an evaluation of each speaker.

To record any accidents/incidents in the Accident or Incident Book and report as appropriate.

To respond, record and report appropriately all Safeguarding Children/Child Protection issues.

To promote the work of Home-Start with referrers.

To be willing to undertake training as appropriate, including safeguarding/child protection.

To attend regular supervision sessions.

To regularly attend staff meetings.

Please note that this post entails periods of lone working due to the nature of the service

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Free parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025