HOME-START ABERDEEN - Key Persons
I started my role with Home-Start Aberdeen in September 2023. I have previous experience in roles supporting people in Aberdeen who were affected by homelessness, problematic substance use, mental health issues and disability.
I've been with Home-Start Aberdeen since 2009 when I relocated to Aberdeenshire and I am still very passionate about what we do. This passion began when I was a volunteer for Family Mediation and Victim Support when I saw firsthand the difference that regular, non judgemental, empathic support can make.
Favourite food -My husband is an excellent cook so I have to say one of his homemade curries.
I work as part of Home- Start's team in the role of Family Support Worker. I joined the team in May 2021, I previously volunteered for Home- Start so knew without a shadow of doubt I was joining a great organization. I came from a similar role of a Family Intervention Worker where I worked closely with parents and young children supporting and assessing them to enable them to keep their families together.
I have volunteered with Homestart since 2016 working with families facing various difficulties with a particular interest in school readiness and children with additional needs.
Prior to that I worked as a solicitor in both criminal and family law and latterly in assisting families with the legal formalities when a loved one dies.
Previously a Retail Buyer then volunteered for HS while my girls were young. Loved it so much I jumped at the chance when the job came up. Particular interest in school readiness and PNMH and believe that we all need a little helping hand emotionally & practically from time to time.
In this post for 9 and a half years! Was a home visiting volunteer for 2 years prior to this.
Favourite food -Chocolate or anything sweet although my body is not thanking me for this!
I have worked at Home Start Aberdeen for 8 years and during that time have also Volunteered, supporting families.
Job Titles:
- Co - Ordinator and Play Leader
I started as a volunteer with Homestart in April 2024. I originally trained as a pharmacist but then went into family support after having my own children. I have worked for Aberlour Family Service, the Family Learning Team at Aberdeen City Council and Bethany Christian Trust. I also run a pre-school singing and toddler group called mainly music at the church I go to on a voluntary basis.
I started working for Home-Start as Coordinator in November 2024. Prior to this I was a home visiting volunteer since June 2021 when I took a career break to spend time with my 2 young children. I have a Psychology and HR background originally. I also volunteer for Cruse Bereavement Support on their helpline and have an interest in Counselling.
I have worked at Home-Start since Jan 2016. Since leaving college I have always been involved in working with families and children, in schools, the community and even in Prison. Except for a short stint as a holiday rep!