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Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester remains here for families

Following the news that Home-Start North & West Gloucestershire is closing, we want to reassure families, volunteers, professionals and partners that Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester remains active in our local area.
We are currently strengthening our service and preparing to launch our new model of family support. During this transition, we are not open for new referrals, but we will share updated referral information soon.
Thank you for your patience and support as we prepare for the next stage of Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester.

🌟 Exciting opportunity! We’re looking for a Family Support Coordinator – Mental Health (Maternity Cover) to help shape support for mothers navigating perinatal mental health challenges.

📍 Stroud & Gloucester ⏰ 26 hours/week | 9–12 month contract 💰 £22,818 pa (£32,597 FTE) 🗓 Starting mid-September 2026

You’ll be: • Leading our Mothers in Mind perinatal mental health group programme • Providing 1-to-1 practical & emotional support • Supervising and supporting our amazing volunteers • Sharing mental health expertise across the wider team

We’re looking for someone with: Experience supporting families through mental health challenges, strong group facilitation skills, a trauma-informed & strengths-based approach, and solid safeguarding knowledge.

Think this could be you (or someone you know)? Send a CV + covering letter to enquiries@homestartsd.org

đź“… Closing date: 10 August 2026

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Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester is a local charity supporting families with children under 5 through challenging times.

Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when support is limited or life feels complicated. Our trained volunteers and specialist groups offer practical and emotional support, helping parents feel more confident and less alone.

From one-to-one home support to antenatal and postnatal groups, perinatal mental health support and our Dad Matters project, we work alongside families to help give children the best possible start in life.

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