Peer support worker for Fathers Apprenticeship Op

Job overview

The father peer support worker role is to work alongside qualified health visitors to ensure that fathers of unborn babies and children to 5 years old are supported to achieve their full potential across north Lincolnshire and Doncaster Areas The post holder is required to inspire the fathers they work with and to encourage self belief that fathers have an important and unique role which contributes to their own care, especially mental health.  The father support worker will work with fathers to build positive relationships with their  unborn and young children to enable positive physical emotional and social development  of their children’s development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is required to work with a range of people across the wider  multidisciplinary team. They will be expected to attend multi disciplinary team meetings and act as peer support to the father.

They may be required to support fathers who have been perpetrators/recipients of  domestic abuse.  They will also communicate with other peer support workers in the children's care group, through peer review meetings where progress within the role can be discussed with others in the similar situation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].

As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation.  Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.  This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.