Father Inclusion Worker

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is recruiting a Fathers’ Practitioner to support delivery of Bright Start Children’s Centre services across Bath and North East Somerset. The role focuses on engaging dads and male carers, delivering evidence-based interventions through home visiting and group work to improve family outcomes.

You will work in partnership with health services, early years settings and voluntary organisations, contributing to whole-family assessments and coordinated support,

Qualifications

• Have a relevant qualification in a children and families related discipline.
• Have experience of undertaking assessments and delivering targeted interventions.
• Have experience of working with children, families and complex needs.
• Have experience of engaging fathers or male carers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child development, attachment, safeguarding and Early Help practice.
• Have experience of multi-agency working.
• Be able to build effective relationships with families using empathy and professionalism.
• Work well as part of a team to deliver the BEST services for local families and so improve their lives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions through home visiting and group work.
• Engage with fathers, expectant fathers and non-birthing partners.
• Support delivery within Bath and North East Somerset area.
• Collaborate with health services, early years settings and voluntary sector organisations to contribute to whole-family assessments, planning and coordinated support.

Skills

Engaging fathers

Assessments

Multi-agency working

Education

Relevant qualification in a children and families related discipline

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

Fixed Term Contract (until 31/08/2028)

Are you passionate about supporting dads/male carers through pregnancy, early years and with children up to 8 years?

Would you like to be part of an exciting opportunity to support the provision of high-quality targeted Early Help services for families in Bath and North East Somerset?

Bright Start Children’s Centre Services are looking for a committed and experienced Fathers’ Practitioner to support delivery within the Bath and North East Somerset area.

About the role:

The role involves working closely with children and their families through family support, with a particular focus on engaging fathers, expectant fathers and non-birthing partners. You will deliver evidence-based interventions through home visiting and group work, supporting families to build positive relationships, improve outcomes and access the right help at the right time.

You will work in partnership with a range of agencies including health services, early years settings and voluntary sector organisations, contributing to whole-family assessments, planning and coordinated support.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a relevant qualification in a children and families related discipline.
• Have experience of undertaking assessments and delivering targeted interventions.
• Have experience of working with children, families and complex needs.
• Have experience of engaging fathers or male carers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child development, attachment, safeguarding and Early Help practice.
• Have experience of multi-agency working.
• Be able to build effective relationships with families using empathy and professionalism.
• Work well as part of a team to deliver the BEST services* for local families and so improve their lives.

Our Approach:

We are committed to delivering services that are:

• Trauma-informed
• Strengths-based and relational
• Inclusive and culturally sensitive
• Flexible and responsive to community needs

We work to the Bath & North East Somerset values of BEST: Bold, Empowering, Supportive and Transparent.

We welcome people from black and ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and male workers who are currently underrepresented in this service.

You will be required to travel across Bath & North East Somerset, with some flexible and occasional evening or weekend working required.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.