Dad Matters Support Co-ordinator

2 weeks ago


Stonehouse, United Kingdom Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester Full time

To support dads to have positive relationships with their families 

We are looking for a Dad Matters Support Coordinator to join our team to deliver 121 support to dads in the perinatal period.  The successful candidate will play a key part in better supporting dads/partners in the early days of parenthood across Gloucestershire. 

The successful applicant will either be a dad themselves or someone who has equivalent knowledge and experience in working in this type of setting.

Do you have what we are looking for?

Great listening skills An understanding of the needs of babies, children, and families An awareness of the impact that poor mental health can have for Dads during the perinatal period Experience of developing new relationships and connections Good IT skills Team player but ability to self-motivate A car driver with access to a car

This role is subject to DBS checks.

Main Responsibilities

1-2-1 Support to Dads

The post holder will provide individual face to face and telephone support to dads during the perinatal period (from pregnancy to age 2 years of age).  This will involve the following: 

Managing a caseload of dads who have been referred to the service by professionals Drawing on your own experience of parenting to encourage dad’s strengths and emotional well-being for the ultimate benefit of their own children Signposting and supporting access to other services as appropriate Educating dads on the importance of bonding and attachment Providing a listening space for dads Promoting the importance of good mental health Reassuring and validating dad’s experiences Maintaining good relationships with referrers Undertaking designated responsibilities to safeguard and promote children’s welfare

Outreach Support

The post holder will attend Gloucestershire Royal Hospital every week to support dads who are visiting the hospital for antenatal visits and maternity visits. This will involve the following:

Setting up the Dad Matters pop up information point on the ward Liaising with hospital staff and maintaining excellent relationships Supporting dads as needed who are visiting the hospital on a 1-2-1 bases Signposting dads as appropriate

In addition the post holder will be required to facilitate one Stay and Play session each month.  This will involve:

Keeping essential records of attendees of groups Giving dads a safe space to interact and socialise with other dads Encouraging dads to widen their network of relationships and to use effectively the support and services available in the community.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

Supporting the evaluation of the impact of Dad Matters by adhering to monitoring systems and keeping accurate records

 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.

To commit to the Home-Start ethos and to understand and implement Home-Start’s policies on:

Confidentiality Equal opportunities Looking after children in the absence of their parents Safeguarding / Child protection Health and safety Lone Working GDPR

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.



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