At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage and support dads, improving family wellbeing during pregnancy and early parenthood.
- Company: Home-Start Surrey, a voluntary organisation dedicated to family welfare.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, supportive team culture, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for personal growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of helping families thrive and supporting fathers in your community.
- Qualifications: Passionate about family support, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of perinatal mental health.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 32000 £ per year.
We're looking for a Dad Matters Coordinator to play a key role in expanding our reach, engaging more fathers and helping families thrive during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Employer: Home-Start Surrey
Hours: Part time, 18.5 hours a week. Work patterns and hours will be agreed with the successful candidate.
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 per annum, pro rata
Location: This role will cover locations across Surrey, but with a particular focus on the East of Surrey. Offering the chance to work face-to-face in community and partner venues.
Every day is varied and rewarding, as you help improve the lives of families.
About Us: Home-Start Surrey is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children. Our mission is to give children the best start in life by supporting parents, especially during challenging times. Dad Matters Surrey, delivered by Home-Start Surrey, supports fathers during pregnancy and the first two years of parenthood to improve paternal wellbeing, strengthen family relationships and promote positive outcomes for babies and families.
Working in partnership with local maternity services and hospitals, the project engages fathers through hospital outreach, peer support, workshops and one-to-one support, addressing the growing need for dedicated support for dads who often feel excluded from perinatal services.
As Dad Matters Coordinator your key responsibilities will include:
- Deliver face-to-face support and engagement with dads.
- Raise awareness of mental health and parenting support available to fathers.
- Support volunteers with lived experience of fatherhood.
- Collaborate with partner organisations to ensure holistic family support.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting dads and families.
- An excellent communicator and relationship-builder.
- Confident working independently and as part of a small team.
- Knowledgeable about perinatal mental health and the challenges faced by dads.
What We Offer:
- Flexible working hours and locations.
- A supportive, values-driven team culture.
- The chance to make a real, lasting impact on families in your community.
Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday 10th July
Interviews: w/c 20th July
Interested? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
Home-Start Surrey is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
Dad Matters Coordinator employer: Home-Start Surrey
Home-Start Surrey is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and values-driven culture, where you can make a meaningful impact on families during their most crucial times. As a Dad Matters Coordinator, you'll enjoy flexible working hours across beautiful Surrey, engage directly with fathers in the community, and have access to professional development opportunities that empower you to grow alongside the families you support.
