Company description
Westwood Contact Centre supports both child and parents in building a long and trusting relationship . We work with both parents to encourage a child focused approach together in the centre that will intimately help them move away from supported contact to independent contact. We actively encourage play and interaction between child and parent if help is needed.
Job description
Supporting both the child and parent in building a trusting and long lasting relationship. working with both parents to encourage child focused time together in the centre. Actively encouraging play and interaction between child and parent when need arises , otherwise standing back and offering support .You will help prepare the centre before families arrive , getting out age appropriate games and toys, preparing drinks and refreshments and clearing up at the end of the session .
Experience of working with children and families useful but not essential and full training is given . Good social skills and understanding of children's issues is an advantage but not essential. A lack of formal qualifications is not a barrier to volunteering for this role as a warm and pleasant personality and desire to help is more important . This is a role that suits people who have worked in education, social and health care situations and are looking to share their knowledge and experience with others after retirement. it is also a good way for those starting out in their careers to gain experience . Volunteers work on a team rota and about one session a month is needed as a volunteer commitment.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Volunteer
Work Location: In person
