Overview
Join our extraordinary Flying Start team as a Dads Support Worker. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who want to influence the lives of fathers and their families. The Blaenau Gwent Dads Support Service is a non-statutory team aimed at improving outcomes for children and fathers, offering information, advice, and practical support to dads, dads-to-be, stepfathers, grandparents, or any male caregiver of children aged 0–18 living in Blaenau Gwent.
About you
Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of fathers and children, providing them with the best possible start in life? As a Dads Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of children. You will help improve the mental/physical health of fathers by providing practical support in a variety of settings, including the home, and improve the social/emotional development of the child by promoting positive parenting skills and healthy coupling relationships. This includes working in partnership with fathers and male family members to offer support, advice and guidance focused on parenting and adult-to-child interactions, as well as on issues such as behaviour management, financial resilience, and collaborating with individuals to raise aspirations and develop confidence and self-esteem.
Responsibilities
* Support the mental and physical health of fathers by providing practical help in a range of settings, including the home.
* Promote positive parenting skills and healthy couple relationships to support children’s social and emotional development.
* Work in partnership with fathers and male family members to offer guidance on parenting, adult-to-child interactions, behaviour management, and financial resilience.
* Collaborate with individuals to raise aspirations, build confidence, and support self-esteem.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services. In Flying Start, our teams are our most valued asset, so it’s important to us that you feel valued and supported from the very beginning. We strive to be the employer of choice, attracting and retaining exceptional individuals who share our passion for serving Blaenau Gwent's diverse communities. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the local authority and help safeguard and enhance the lives of children within it. Join us and be part of an exciting journey filled with growth, impact, and purpose.
If you possess an unwavering passion for empowering families and nurturing young minds, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join our exceptional team and become an integral part of the transformative Flying Start initiative, as we create a brighter future for children and families in Blaenau Gwent.
Requirements
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child & Adult Barred List.
Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
Additional information
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
How to apply / Contacts
Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an information discussion, please contact Flying Start Programme Manager – Sherelle Jago on 01495 369544.
Application timeline
Closing Date: 01/10/2025 at 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: 14/10/2025
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