Vale of Glamorgan Council
Fathers and Significant Others Worker
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About Us
The Vale of Glamorgan is welcoming applications within its Flying Start Programme. Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded programme and is available in targeted areas supporting all families to give 0-3-year olds a Flying Start in life. The programme aims to provide intensive support services for children and their families.
The focus of the programme is on promoting language, cognitive, social and emotional skills, physical development and the early identification of high needs. This is achieved through the delivery of health support and guidance, parenting groups and support and free part time childcare.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Fathers and Significant Others Worker to join our Flying Start Parent Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting fathers and male carers to build strong, positive relationships with their children and engage fully in their child’s early development.
You will work directly with dads through one-to-one sessions, group activities, and community engagement, helping them to overcome challenges and access the support they need.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
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Manylion Tâl: Gradd 7 PCG 20-25 (£32,597 - £36,363) y flwyddyn
Oriau Gwaith / Patrwm Gwaith: 37 awr yr wythnos, dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener
Prif Weithle: Mae’r swydd wedi’i lleoli yn y Barri ond yn cynnwys gweithio ledled Bro Morgannwg
Rheswm am gynnig Swydd Dros Dro: Swydd a ariennir gan Lywodraeth Cymru drwy Dechrau'n Deg
Disgrifiad:
Cefnogi’r tîm Dechrau'n Deg i alluogi teuluoedd i gael mynediad at wasanaethau a gwella cyfleoedd bywyd i'w plant. Cyflawni hyn trwy ddatblygu, cyflwyno a hyrwyddo rhianta cadarnhaol a chynyddu dyhead.
Gwaith un i un yn y cartref, mewn grwpiau bach ac mewn partneriaeth ag asiantaethau eraill.
Main Responsibilities
- Darparu cymorth wedi'i dargedu i dadau a gofalwyr gwrywaidd o fewn y rhaglen Dechrau'n Deg.
- Trefnu a chyflwyno grwpiau, gweithdai a gweithgareddau tadau sy'n hyrwyddo rhianta cadarnhaol.
- Gweithio ar y cyd gyda theuluoedd, gweithwyr proffesiynol, ac asiantaethau partner i sicrhau cefnogaeth holistaidd.
- Cadw cofnodion cywir a chyfrannu at gynllunio a gwerthuso gwasanaeth.
- Hyrwyddo cynhwysiant a chydraddoldeb ym mhob agwedd ar ddarparu gwasanaethau.
About You
You will need:
- Experience of working with children/families on a one-to-one basis in a community setting, within a family support field
- Experience of directly supporting fathers, male family members, and significant others
- Experience of supporting families with complex needs
- Experience of a multi-agency approach to deliver joint outcomes
- Knowledge of Children and young people’s developmental stages
- Risk and protective factors in parenting
- Knowledge of early intervention and prevention programmes such as Flying Start and Families First
- Positive parenting - current messages and practice
- Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020 (Children Wales Act)
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively (in both written and oral form, as well as via virtual platforms)
- The ability to work in partnership with parents, team members
- Being tenacious and working hard to engage those who are considered ‘hardest to reach’ yet often most in need
- Be passionate about working creatively with the parent(s), developing a tailored package of support
- The ability to work across different settings, e.g. clinics, community centres, homes, etc.
- An understanding of group dynamics and effective facilitation
- Proficiency in I.T. (word, excel, outlook etc.), as well as casework management systems
- Degree level or equivalent in Social Care, Education or Early Years/Family Support.
- Ability to inspire and motivate, with a positive outlook
- Ability to work as a positive member of the team and collaborate with others
- Flexible, energetic and collaborative approach to work
- Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
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Additional Information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced – both adult/children barred list
Shortlisting date: September 2026
Interview date: September 2026
For Further Information, contact: Joanna Card – Flying Start Parent Support Team Manager – 01446 732180 jccard@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
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