We are looking for a Dad Matters Co-ordinator to work closely with dads and dads-to-be. The successful candidate will provide friendship, encouragement, and support for dads.
They will develop our Dad Matters volunteering opportunities and will facilitate peer support and develop links with local community groups.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding and empathy of what it means to be a dad. A flexible approach to working across West Somerset and within the HPC environment either face to face or digitally is essential.
For an informal chat about this post please phone Home-Start office on 01643 707304 and ask for Clare Pound.
- Closing date: 12noon on Monday 10th February 2025
- Interview date: Monday 17th February 2025
Full Job Description
- Job Title: Dad Matters Co-ordinator
- Employer: Home-Start West Somerset. Alcombe Children Centre, Stephenson Road, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 5EB
- Hours of work: 16 hours per week
- Salary: £26,873 pro-rata. Actual rate: £11.589.00 a year
- Responsible to: Home-Start West Somerset Manager
- Base: Home-Start West Somerset, Alcombe Children Centre, Stephenson Road, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 5EB (also working remotely and digitally)
This post is dependent on HPC funding for 3 years
Purpose of the Job
The purpose of the job is to deliver a range of universal and targeted interventions that build on the good work of Dad Matters UK across varied Home-Start schemes within Home-Start UK, by helping to develop the work more specifically within West Somerset, including Hinkley Point C, Cannington and their environs.
The post holder will:
- Build and develop the Dad Matters Programme in West Somerset, including HPC, Cannington and their environs.
- Deliver and develop the Dad Matters support offered to fathers
- Deliver and develop the Dad Matters volunteer role
- Build relationships with HPC, its contractors, and employees.
- Develop close links with other health and voluntary agencies
- Facilitate regular consultation with fathers through outreach and focus groups
- Raise awareness of the risks of poor mental health for fathers during the perinatal period
- Raise awareness of the impact on fathers of caring for a partner affected by depression and anxiety
- Designate Dad Matters UK online workshops for dads to be and new dads
Main Responsibilities
Support to Dads
The post holder will provide individual and group support to dads. This will involve the following:
- Facilitating or co-facilitating ante-natal Dad Chats
- Signposting and supporting access to other services as appropriate
- Facilitate regular focus groups with fathers in order to ensure that all resources are targeted appropriately
- Work with Dad Matters UK and their deliveries
- Undertake designated statutory responsibilities to safeguard and promote adult and children’s welfare
- Maintain high standards of practice in supporting families within the Home-Start model
- Ensure equality of opportunity, fairness, and diversity in all aspects of work
Promotion & Awareness Raising
- Maintain up-to-date information for dads and make this available through the Dad Matters website and a range of social media
- Engage effectively and promote Dad Matters project within HPC, and its contractors and employees
- To contribute to the forward planning of Dad Matters and its development
Recruiting & Managing Volunteers – this will involve
- Recruiting, selecting, and preparing suitable volunteers
- Arranging and co-ordinating volunteer activities
- Providing support and supervision for volunteers engaged in working with dads
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Support the evaluation of the impact of Dad Matters by adhering to monitoring systems and keeping accurate records
- Be prepared to be trained in the usage of Home-Start West Somersets data collection; Charity Log
Working in Partnership
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key health partners, statutory services and other VCSE groups
- Networking appropriately within the community
- Delivering/co-delivering training to multi-agency colleagues as appropriate
- Have an understanding of diverse communities and their values
Supporting the work of Home-Start
- To contribute to the effective day to day operation of Home-Start in accordance with the Home-Start Memorandum & Articles of Association, Home-Start, Standards & Methods of Practice, Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance Standards
- Undertaking work as delegated by the senior member of staff to support the strategic management, development, and future funding of Home-Start
- Supporting the implementation and review of Home-Start policies and procedures
- Complying with Home-Start’s administration, monitoring and financial systems
- Promoting the work of Home-Start and of this project as required
- Contributing to and supporting the development of the Home-Start network locally, regionally, and nationally
The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post as detailed above.
This job description is current as of January 2025.
Downloads and Application Form
Home-Start West Somerset is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced DBS check.