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<h2>About volunteering</h2>We would not be able to undertake our work without the unstinting efforts of our volunteers. They provide a listening ear, help with childcare issues and practical assistance where a family needs it most. We’re looking for people with very special skills of empathy, friendliness, adaptability and common sense.A typical volunteer will display most of the following characteristics:<ul><li>Demonstrate a sensitive, caring, positive attitude towards all people regardless of their ethnicity, gender or sexual identity.</li><li>Have a non-judgemental attitude.</li><li>Be clear about confidentiality but be able to decide when disclosure of a confidence is essential to the well-being of a child.</li><li>Be reliable and understand the importance of reliability to the family.</li><li>Have good communication and listening skills.</li><li>Have a warm and open personality and a sense of humour.</li><li>Have time and enthusiasm for Home-Start.</li><li>Be prepared to keep records as requested by the scheme.</li></ul><h2>What you'll be expected to do</h2>A volunteer is expected to work towards the increased confidence and independence of the family by:<ul><li>Offering support, friendship and practical help.</li><li>Visiting the families in their own homes, where the dignity and identity of each individual can be respected and protected.</li><li>Empowering parents to see the positive aspects of family life.</li><li>Developing a trusting relationship with the family.</li><li>Encouraging parents’ strengths and emotional well-being for the ultimate benefit of their own children.</li><li>Encouraging families to widen their network of relationships and to use effectively the support and services available in the community.</li></ul><h2>Training Programme</h2>Each volunteer undertakes a structured training course to prepare them for their new role. The aims of the course are as follows:<ul><li>To enable volunteers to develop an understanding of and a commitment to the Home-Start philosophy.</li><li>To enable volunteers to explore their own values and attitudes, making them better able to understand and support families.</li><li>To help volunteers to develop their self awareness and skills so that they feel confident in their role in supporting families.</li><li>To achieve a secure working relationship between volunteers and the Coordinator.</li><li>To provide volunteers with relevant information including a knowledge of Home-Start procedures.</li><li>To enable the Coordinator to get to know the volunteers well enough to assess their strengths and limitations, with a view to matching them with an appropriate family.</li></ul>Topics covered:<ul><li>What is Home-Start?</li><li>What is a volunteer?</li><li>How can YOU help?</li><li>Relationships</li><li>Listening and communicating.</li><li>Confidentiality.</li><li>Values and attitudes.</li><li>Commitment</li><li>Boundaries</li><li>Child development and play</li><li>Health Visitor visit</li><li>Special Educational Needs</li><li>Helping children with Special Needs</li><li>Equal Opportunities</li><li>Loss, change and endings</li><li>Experiences of current volunteers</li><li>Mental Health</li><li>Signposting Home-Start families to other services</li><li>How Home-Start helps</li><li>Personal Safety</li><li>Recognising children at risk of harm</li><li>Domestic Violence and Women’s Refuge</li><li>The Children’s Act and Every Child Matters</li><li>Admin</li></ul>Continuing DevelopmentVolunteers are expected to attend in-service training days which are held each year. Recent subjects have included Safeguarding, First Aid, self esteem, financial well-being and Mental Health. We hold social events from time to time and encourage volunteers to become more widely involved in the work of the charity.<h2>About you</h2>Mostly what we look for is friendliness and a caring attitude, as well as an understanding of the pressures of parenting. We value people who don’t judge others and who will treat a mother or father as an equal.Following the 24 hour training course you need to be able to visit a family once a week for about two hours.<h2>How to apply</h2>In the first instance please contact our office on 01962 851177. We prefer to chat to potential volunteers before they make a formal applications.

Home-Start Winchester and Districts

Home Visiting Volunteers

Role Terms <ul><li>Salary: Grade F - SCP 19- £39,733.27 (pro rate for part time actual 15 hrs: £16,108.08) - Pay rate is £20.60 p/h.</li><li>Hours: 7.5 15 hours per week (52 weeks per year)</li><li>Role type: Initial fixed term for 12 months, with possibility of permanent</li><li>Place of work: No Limits Head Office, The Avenue, Southampton (possible community locations)</li><li>Role screening: Enhanced DBS - Child and Adult Barred List</li><li>Essential Driver? Yes</li><li>Closing Date: 9am on Monday 23rd February 2026</li><li>Interview Date: Wednesday 4th March 2026</li></ul> We're looking for a Children and Young People's Family Counsellor to support positive change in family relationships and emotional wellbeing through therapeutic family counselling Our Charity No Limits is the leading youth services charity in Southampton, supporting children and young people in the city and across Hampshire.At No Limits, it is important our staff and volunteers reflect, represent, and have experience of the challenges faced by the children and young people we support. We are proud of and appreciate our many staff and volunteers who use their own lived experience to support the children and young people they work with.With this in mind, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our work and organisational culture - and when recruiting, it's important to us that we continue diversifying our staff and volunteer teams, with children and young people at the centre of everything we do. You can learn more about our DEI approach here.When we talk about talent, we value the transferrable skills and experiences you can bring to No Limits, whether through work (in the same or a different sector), volunteering, or personal experiences. To make sure we get the best talent on our team, we are open to and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community, including diverse ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and neurodiverse individuals. Your Role As a Children and Young People's Family Counsellor, you will work as part of our Therapeutic Service, supporting families of children and young people aged 5-17 (up to 25 for care leavers and young people with special educational needs).You will deliver family counselling and therapeutic interventions, holding a small caseload and working directly with children, young people and their wider family systems. Alongside the Head of Therapeutic Services, you will also contribute to the development and implementation of No Limits' Family Counselling offer. The role is varied, relational and clinically grounded, with a strong focus on supporting mental health, resilience and positive change within family systems.You will work within the BACP Ethical Framework, maintaining high clinical standards, clear professional boundaries and a commitment to reflective practice and ongoing development.Your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Deliver family counselling, assessments and therapeutic interventions, working within short term models of practice</li><li>Hold and manage a caseload of children, young people and families</li><li>Contribute to the development and embedding of No Limits' Family Counselling provision, using learning from practice, outcomes and feedback to inform ongoing improvement</li><li>Use appropriate outcome tools, including Goal Based Outcomes, to measure progress and wellbeing</li><li>Work collaboratively with partners and other professionals to ensure effective support and appropriate onward referrals</li><li>Support and contribute to the development of volunteers or trainees involved in family counselling</li></ul>We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with, and as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the No Limits ethos. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is paramount.We particularly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those who have had experiences similar to the young people we aim to support. We are committed to creating a diverse environment where people can be their authentic selves, where their experiences and opinions are valued, and we are all open to learning from each other.As part of our team, you'll receive a comprehensive induction and access to learning and development opportunities relevant to your role, supporting your ongoing growth.You'll have the essentials of:<ul><li>A professional qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy, or equivalent</li><li>Demonstrable supervised clinical practice in family and systemic work</li><li>Membership of a recognised professional body (BACP, NCPS or UKCP)</li><li>Confidence using Microsoft tools and clinical databases</li><li>A flexible approach to working across Hampshire, Southampton and Portsmouth</li><li>Commitment to learning, development and maintaining your own wellbeing</li></ul>Please let us know if we can support you with any reasonable adjustments at any point prior to, during or after the selection process, such as access arrangements, flexible working, or a suitable place to pray. Our Benefits <ul><li> ️ 36 days annual leave (including public holidays)</li><li> Two additional wellbeing days per year - Supporting you to take additional time off for your wellbeing or development.</li><li> Pension scheme - Supporting your future by matching your additional pension contributions up to 2%.</li><li> ️ Life assurance scheme - Giving you peace of mind with 2x annual salary cover for pension members.</li><li> Hybrid and flexible working - Giving the flexibility to work in the best way for your role.</li><li> Comprehensive induction and training offer - Including our online learning management system with hundreds of opportunities to support your development.</li><li> Employee Assistance Programme - Providing you with counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services.</li></ul>Interested ? We'd love to hear from you!We'd be happy to have an informal discussion and answer any immediate questions you might have. If you'd like an initial discussion please contact Liz Lea, our Head of Therapeutic Services on .To apply, please complete an application form (see above) and upload using the portal below, before the closing date of 9am on Monday, 23rd February 2026. Please contact if you need your application in an alternative format.In the 'Your Supporting Statement' section of the application form, please include how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the 'About you - knowledge, skills and experience' section of the role description.Please note that as we follow safer recruitment guidelines, we do not accept CVs, only completed applications.

Children and Young Person's Family Counsellor

A leading youth services charity in Southampton is seeking a Children and Young People's Family Counsellor. In this role, you will deliver therapeutic family counselling and interventions to support children and young people, helping improve family dynamics and emotional health. The ideal candidate will hold a professional qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy, possess relevant clinical experience, and be committed to ongoing personal development. The charity values diversity and promotes a welcoming environment for all applicants.

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