Fathers and Significant Others Worker - Temporary / Fixed Term


Company:	Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Vale of Glamorgan
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

Closing date

01-Sep-2026

Reference Number

SS01202

Location

Barry

Actual salary

£16.90 - £18.85 per Hour

Contract Type

Temporary / Fixed Term

Position Type

Full Time

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.

About the role

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.

Prif Gyfrifoldebau

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

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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