Serving Central & West Oxfordshire, our community of trained volunteers and expert support helps families with young children through their challenging times.
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ALT Image shows a toddler holding a pen and drawing bees on a picture of a hive.
ALT A young boy plays with playdough and is surrounded by pictures of bees and different playdough cutters in the shape of flowers
ALT Thank you
ALT We're recruiting. Family Group Support Worker. 15 hours a week in Witney, 5 hours a week in Rose Hill. This can be one role or a job share by location. Pro-rata £24,294 (FTE). Passionate about working with families? Experienced in working in group settings? This could be the job for you! Working alongside our Family Group Coordinator, you will play a key part in planning, preparing activities and facilitating our popular group sessions for parents, babies and pre-schoolers. For more information and to apply visit www.homestartoxford.org.uk. Closes midday Friday 15th November 2024
ALT We're recruiting. Family Group Support Worker. 15 hours a week in Witney, 5 hours a week in Rose Hill. This can be one role or a job share by location. Pro-rata £24,294 (FTE). Passionate about working with families? Experienced in working in group settings? This could be the job for you! Working alongside our Family Group Coordinator, you will play a key part in planning, preparing activities and facilitating our popular group sessions for parents, babies and pre-schoolers. For more information and to apply visit www.homestartoxford.org.uk. Closes midday Friday 15th November 2024
ALT NSPCC Listen Up, Speak Up campaign includes a 10 minute free training course to help keep children safe.
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ALT We're recruiting. Family Group Support Worker. 15 hours a week in Witney, 5 hours a week in Rose Hill. This can be one role or a job share by location. Pro-rata £24,294 (FTE). Passionate about working with families? Experienced in working in group settings? This could be the job for you! Working alongside our Family Group Coordinator, you will play a key part in planning, preparing activities and facilitating our popular group sessions for parents, babies and pre-schoolers. For more information and to apply visit www.homestartoxford.org.uk. Closes midday Friday 15th November 2024
ALT A dad sharing a book with his two children
ALT One of our youngest members of the Home-Start cheer squad puts out his hand for runners to high five on their way past
ALT Team Home-Start member Stu, smiles as he runs past the cheer squad
ALT Team Home-Start member Jamie celebrates running past the cheer squad
ALT Some of Team Home-Start smile at the camera before they start the Oxford Half
ALT 1 in 5 parents rarely or never have meaningful contact with another adult outside their household
ALT 53% increase in families experiencing mental health struggles since 2021
ALT 4 in 5 parents have experienced feelings of isolation
ALT "I never thought I'd be running a Half Marathon, but the pain will be worth it for supporting Home-Start! I'm proud to be a trustee of an organisation with a non-judemental ethos and a meaningful impact on families in the local area."
ALT "We're taking on the Oxford Half for Home-Start because we believe in the vital work they're doing to support local families. We're proud to back their efforts!"
ALT Team Home-Start Oxford is made up of 17 runners, some that have run for Home-Start before and some for whom the Oxford Half will be their first race.
ALT Parent and baby yoga for mental wellbeing. Fridays 10.30-11.30am at Flo's in the Park, Oxford, Ox4 3IZ. Open to anyone who may be feeling they want to connect with other parents and use movement to support their physical and mental wellbeing whether it be low mood, anxiety or more. This group is provided free by mental health charity Sport In Mind for the benefit of local people.