GENERAL PURPOSE 

Operational Service Management 

• Supporting Dads, children and families across North Ayrshire/East Ayrshire, engaging with them 1:1. Offering informal support, and sign posting on. With the aim of increasing the confidence and resilience of Dads, grandfathers and male carers

• Working closely with our Lead Dads worker (West Scotland), being an active, positive part of the early intervention team within the NHS and Local authority, working together to achieve the best for each Dad and family.

• Deliver Dads groups and workshops as needed

• Support the Lead Dads worker in the operational management and leadership of the services to achieve positive outcomes with and for children, young people and families.

People Management and Leadership 

• Effective communicator with people of all ages and backgrounds

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

• Contribute to the development and progress of the service by supporting and developing the resources and priorities. 

KEY RESULTS AREAS 

1. Service Delivery 

• Work alongside Dads and families to support their parenting journey

• Work flexibly to meet the needs of Dads Rock which will include some evening and weekend events across Scotland

• Facilitate Dad groups/workshops in North Ayrshire/East Ayrshire

• Ensure the service provided by Dads Rock complies with relevant legislation. 

2. Sharing and Learning 

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and development internally and with peers

• Actively contribute and lead on specific operational and development tasks relating to the delivery and continuous improvement of the project

• Monitor and evaluate the support against agreed objectives, targets and standards, contributing to submission of quarterly and annual reports. 

3. Influencing and Networking 

• Promote the service to external partners and key stakeholders

• Build effective partnerships with key operational and strategic bodies and represent and promote the service at external events where required

• Develop the reach of the service by working with external agencies to ensure a pipeline of referrals

• Contribute to the communications strategy to disseminate the learning and best practice with regard to peer support. 

4. Information and Communication

• Promote the use of information technology and ensure compliance with Dads Rock recording systems and standards

• Establish effective communication channels both internally and externally with colleagues and partner agencies.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Committed to assisting in the delivery of the Dads Rock aim

• Comply with Dads Rock safeguarding policies and procedures

• Comply with Dads Rock code of conduct (All Dads Rock staff) and Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers (specific to Children and Family Services Divisional staff)

• Actively consider the involvement of children, young people and families with whom we work, in all areas of practice and to implement the Dads Rock Participation Standards

• Observe all health and safety requirements

• Work within and promote policies in relation to Equal Opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices. 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

Any additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and will usually be compatible with the regular type of work. If an additional task or responsibility becomes a regular or frequent part of the job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the post holder.