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Crèche worker

  • Perinatal Mental Health Borders
  • VO41295

Description

At PMH Borders we are looking for volunteers to join our team in the creche. Our creche has a homely feel and is safe, clean and welcoming. Our aim is for parents to feel confident in leaving their children in our care. The service is confidential, and we have children from birth to 5yrs. Creche sessions can be indoors with lots of toys, books and music to entertain. Or, if the weather is nice, we can with parents’ permission, go out for a walk in the nearby park or adjoined garden.

Based in Galashiels, we are open Wednesdays and Thursdays. We have morning and afternoon sessions running from 9-1pm and 2-4.30pm each day. Ideally, we like to keep continuity for the parents and children in the creche, supporting them with the same creche workers throughout their time in the creche.

Organisation aims and objectives

Our vision is to have a sustainable, fully functional service that can reach out to all families affected by postnatal depression in the Borders.

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Restrictions

Experience required: Interested in the development of children. Good team player. Some experience of looking after children.
Travel details: We are situated at East.Lodge, Elm Row, Galashiels. Just off Church Square, the lodge house at the bottom of the drive up to Galashiels Academy.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

Last updated 2 months ago

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