Father Peer Support Worker - Apprenticeship Opportunity
The closing date is 09 October 2025.
The father peer support worker role is to work alongside qualified health visitors to ensure that fathers of unborn babies and children to 5 years old are supported to achieve their full potential.
The post holder is required to inspire the fathers they work with and to encourage self belief that fathers have an important and unique role which contributes to their own care, especially mental health.
The father support worker will work with fathers to build positive relationships with their unborn and young children to enable positive physical emotional and social development of their children's development.
If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].
As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.
Main duties of the job
The peer support worker role is to work alongside qualified health visitors to ensure that fathers of unborn babies and children to 5 years old are supported to achieve their full potential as a father, enabling a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of their children. Either on a 1:1 basis or through group work.
This role enables the peer support worker to draw upon their own lived experiences of being a father which they can utilise to inspire and support self-belief that fathers have an important and unique role who can contribute to their own care, especially mental health, building a positive relationship with their unborn and young children to enable positive physical emotional and social development of their children's development.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job responsibilities
Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Secondary education to GCSE level
* Willingness to undertake further training in line with the development of peer support
* NVQ Level 2 in a related subject
* NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship
Experience
* Lived experience of being a supportive and engaging father
* Experience with working with children
* Experience of working within health and social care community
Knowledge
* Understanding and practical experience of being a supportive and engaging father
* Knowledge and commitment to service users rights
* Understanding of the impact on father's identity when extra support is required for them
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address
Working in communities of Doncaster and North Lincolnshire
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