Fathers Worker Job Belfast Northern Ireland UK,Social Work

Position: ** FATHERS WORKER **

colin sure start is a government led initiative aimed at supporting parents through pregnancy and their child's early years, ensuring every child has the best possible start in life.

would you like to work for a vibrant & dedicated organisation supporting families in the colin area? It's more than just a job, it's the opportunity to have a positive impact on families and help us to give every child the best possible start in life!

why work for colin sure start???

> the chance to make a difference

> dedicated & friendly staff team

> 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

> 11 public holidays (pro rata)

> excellent training opportunities

> company pension contributions

> free uniform

> free parking

the role of the fathers worker:

to offer parents and carers the support they need to give their children the best start in life so that they can enjoy, achieve, be safe, be healthy, achieve economic wellbeing and make a positive contribution.
to encourage and increase the participation of fathers and male carers in sure start activities and programmes, develop services and groups that meet the needs of fathers and their children, and increase the overall numbers of fathers and male carers engaging in colin sure start services.
to work within the colin sure start family team to ensure that all local children and families, including those who are most disadvantaged, are able to access the services they need.
to work closely with the senior management team to develop the targeted fathers and male carer services provided by colin sure start.
to aim to reduce the need for more intensive services for families by providing support to meet their needs as early and as effectively as possible, in line with colin sure start’s early intervention and prevention ethos.
work as a member of the sure start family team in partnership with parents and carers to identify and achieve outcomes for families that will reduce stress and increase parental confidence.
to plan and implement a comprehensive range of parent and family programmes relevant to local needs in the colin sure start area as and when required.

key responsibilities

father support and programme facilitation

to develop positive relationships with families and contribute to the ongoing assessment of the needs of children and families who have registered with colin sure start, to support the development of care plans in conjunction with management to provide a tailored package of appropriate support.

to contribute to the planning and delivery of home based and facilitated group support programmes for fathers and male carers and their families covering the antenatal period up to a child’s age 4 that seek to develop confidence, parenting ability, skills and understanding of a child’s needs.

to deliver direct programmes of support with children and families in their own home and in the community to improve outcomes for families, including vulnerable and priority groups as required by the family support coordinator.

to develop specific programmes of support and activities targeting fathers and male carers, encouraging their participation and engagement in sure start

to work towards increasing the number of fathers and male carers who are registered and actively engaged in the programme, and to continue to promote and highlight the positive role that fathers and male carers can play in the early years.

to support some of colin sure starts groups and services supporting families and children with additional needs or who may require additional support due to developmental delay or disability.

to support parents/carers in enhancing parenting skills and their understanding of children’s development, including positive parenting, effective behaviour management strategies, routines, positive play and supporting parent and infant mental health.

to review family care plans, targets and outcomes regularly with line management, in partnership with parent/carers, and other health professionals where deemed appropriate.

to work collaboratively with line manager and the wider sure start team to ensure home based services are appropriate and relevant to the families’ needs e.g. Gaining advice or…