Home-Start Leeds

At a glance

Causes

Children / families

Other details

Organisation type:

Charity

Geographical remit:

Local

Objectives

Home-Start Leeds is an independent charity that began in 1987. We are affiliated to the national Home-Start UK network who provide us with training, information, support and guidance but we are responsible for our own management and securing our own funding. Our carefully recruited volunteers are all people who understand the demands of being a parent or carer and bring care and kindness to their role.

We want to see a society in which every parent has the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life.

The need for our work is acute and growing. In the UK right now:

6 million children live in severe poverty
93,000 children live in care – an increase of 10,000 in 10 years
1 in 10 children aged between 5 and 16 have a mental health problem
2 million children are regular witnesses to severe forms of domestic violence

We believe that the best possible start in life for a child begins at home with their family. A nurturing, loving, stable family and home environment strongly determine a child’s future life chances. Children whose parents are struggling to cope can miss out on the love, routine and support that are vital for their future.

Our Vision Every parent has the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life.

Our Mission To support parents as they grow in confidence, strengthen their relationship with their children and widen their links with the local community.

Our Values

We offer families choice
We work in partnership – with each other, with families and with other agencies
We work in a spirit of openness, encouragement and enjoyment
We are flexible and responsive to the needs of families

Activities

We offer a unique, non- judgemental, Volunteer led, confidential family support service.

After careful selection and comprehensive training, our volunteers are introduced to a family and become a trusted support and mentor. They visit them and their children at the family home and help in a variety of ways such as:

Listening to parents and offering emotional and practical support.
Working with them to recognise their strengths and weaknesses to support them through challenging times.
Empowering parents to engage with other support networks available within their local area.
Encouraging them to prepare their children for early learning & the school environment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all staff, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We promote equality of opportunity and inclusion for all, celebrating the difference and diversity of people and valuing the positive impact that each individual brings to our organisation.
We expect all staff, trustees and volunteers, at all times, to uphold attitudes, values, behaviour and language that underpin child centred practice
We are committed to ensuring the voice & influence of children, young people parents and carers informs development and delivery of all our services.

Current opportunities

Charity Trustee Vacancy - Leeds. 'Time to make a Difference'

Home-Start Leeds

West Yorkshire, LS9 7DR

Home-Start Leeds are looking to grow, diversify and up skill our Board of Trustees to ensure we have the skills and knowledge to help the...