Home-Start Leeds
Careers at Home-Start Leeds
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