My previous job roles have always been focused on children and their families; so after working in childcare for many years I decided I wanted a new adventure and started working for Home-Start NW Gloucestershire in September 2023.

I am proud of the work we do as a team and with the support of our volunteers we really do make a difference to the children and families that we all support.

In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog, running, and spending time in my garden.

I joined Home-Start NW Gloucestershire in April 2024 after many years of working in the NHS.

I’m passionate about connecting with families, identifying areas where I can provide support, and witnessing the positive impact of volunteer involvement. With an understanding of the challenges families face, I strive to use my skills and experience to offer meaningful and compassionate support.

I am a busy Mum of 4 who, when I get time, loves to read, tapping into podcasts on topics I enjoy and heading out on walks to explore!

Having worked within education and alongside supporting families for over 8 years, I was ready for a slightly different challenge and was lucky enough to join the Home-Start NW Gloucestershire team in 2022.

I absolutely love my rewarding job and seeing the difference we make by supporting so many families with young children. I thoroughly enjoy being part of such a fantastic team and using my knowledge and skills to help the families and volunteers I work with.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends and family as well as going out for walks and being in the countryside.

I’m Gemma and I joined Home Start in November 2025 as a Family Support Coordinator. Home Start is such a valuable resource and I am privileged to be part of a team of friendly and welcoming people who all want to offer the best possible support to families with young children.

I was a stay at home mum whilst my children were young and then worked in primary and secondary schools for 12 years. I also have a background in mental health which I am passionate about. I love working with families and have seen the difference it makes to the whole family. Being able to be a part of supporting families in the early years of parenthood is so important and something I am already relishing.

I am a mum to 3 teenage/adult children which keeps me busy, but in my spare time you can usually find me in a coffee shop with a good book reading, getting fresh air walking in the countryside or taking painting classes.

I have been working in Childcare and Education for over 15years, supporting families with their children in Nursery settings and their homes. When my eldest started school I decided it was time for a change, and I learnt of the wonderful work Home Start do all across the UK. I started with the team as a volunteer and then as staff back in 2020, where I have a passion to support perinatal care in early parenthood. After taking a year break to enjoy more time with my family I was thrilled to be part of such a compassionate, professional team again, I now strive to support families in the best possible way.

During my time at home with my own family, where I have 2 boys, I love nothing more than adventuring locally and around the world, baking, arts & crafts and walking my dog.

I joined Home-Start NW Gloucestershire in 2021 and set up our first face-to-face Mothers in Mind groups in the Forest of Dean. Since then, our group peer support sessions have evolved massively.  I love being involved in their continual development to best support mums’ needs.

I’m really passionate about perinatal mental health and providing a much-needed safe space for mums to share experiences, feel supported and connect with others – especially in an area where many feel isolated.

Outside of work, I’m a busy mum to two young children with big imaginations, so can usually be found exploring the Forest on imaginary adventures or getting creative with arts and crafts at home.

I joined Home Start NW Gloucestershire in April 2022 after my husband and I swapped the views of Hertfordshire for the Cotswold countryside in Gloucestershire.  I work as an Administrator for the Home Start Groups and Volunteers and enjoy being part of an amazing team supporting families.

My previous experience includes 22 years in Local Government. I have two grown up children and enjoy walking and exploring our new Cotswold home and spending time with family.