20 hours | Term time only | £24,496 FTE | £11,312 actual salary
We are looking for a Mothers in Mind Group Coordinator to join our team to support mums in the perinatal period.
About Mothers in Mind
Our Mothers in Mind groups support mums experiencing poor mental health during the perinatal period. These structured 10-week groups support mothers to attend a non-judgmental space and share their stories of motherhood and the effects poor mental health has on the family system. Each group is supported by our trained Mothers in Mind coordinators and a trained volunteer. The groups incorporate craft and relaxation activities, peer support sessions and themed sessions (such as building resilience skills or dealing with anxiety). Mothers attend these groups with their babies and toddlers and toys are provided.
Principle Purposes of the job
- To develop, plan and facilitate a programme of perinatal support groups for mothers across Stroud and Gloucester.
- To build and maintain strong links with statutory perinatal services, mental health services, the specialist perinatal mental health team, midwives and health visitors in order to maximise referrals to the project.
- To maintain high standards of practice in supporting families affected by poor perinatal health within the Home-Start model.
- To ensure equality of opportunity, fairness and diversity in all aspects of the scheme’s work.
- To implement good safeguarding practice in all areas of work.
- To contribute to the effective day to day operation of the scheme in accordance with the Home-Start Memorandum & Articles of Association, Home-Start’s Standards & Methods of Practice, Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance Standards.
To Apply:
Please download the job description and person specification for more information about this role. The deadline for applications is Sunday 7th January, 2024. Please send a CV and covering letter that addresses how you meet the person specification to ri@homestartsd.org. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us on 01453 297470 for further information.
Home-Start is committed to equality and diversity and to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.