Job Description

About the Role

We're looking for a Dad to provide a range of activities for new or expectant Dads/Co-parents which provide peer support and guidance through mild mental health journeys. To also recruit and train peer support volunteers to host groups and assist with events, whilst ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants.

The Steel City Dads service has been established over the last 18 months and we are looking for someone to grow the service. Your main tasks will be to increase the number of referrals into the service, increase the number of groups for those referred dads to attend, and to recruit volunteers to support the sessions. You will be supported to do this by our experienced communities team and the wider Zest organisation, who have been working with volunteers for 30 years.

In addition to working at our vibrant Zest Centre, you'll also be regularly out and about, supporting activities at various outreach venues and events.

Dads Peer Support Facilitator

Post Title

Dads Peer Support Facilitator

Location

Zest

Rate of Pay

26000-27000 (pro-rata) dependent on experience

Hours

22.5 hours per week

Holidays

25 days per annum (pro rata)

Term

Until 31st May 2026. Continuation subject to funding

Responsible to

Community Services Manager

Are you a Dad and a great listener/communicator who wants to support other new Dads/Co-parents? Do you want to take a difference to families across the city? Be part of a caring, fun and passionate team who strive to help our families and communities.

Purpose of Job

To provide a range of activities for new or expectant Dads/Co-parents which provide peer support and guidance through mild mental health journeys. To recruit and train peer support volunteers.

Responsibilities

1. To create open, inclusive, non-judgemental sessions which encourage Dads and Co-parents to talk freely about their mental health.

1. To

recruit, support, and motivate volunteers and their work.

1. To promote the service citywide, ensuring strong referral

pathways into the service.

1. To organise a series of workshops, helpful to perinatal Dads/Co-Parents

1. To organise events to celebrate volunteer achievements.

1. To coordinate resources, including the reimbursement of expenses.

1. To ensure precise records are retained detailing all work carried out by volunteers.

1. To support volunteering to a high standard within the organisation and in line with the Sheffield Volunteering Standard.

1. To participate in steering group meetings with other perinatal mental health services in Sheffield

1. To

promote services and opportunities, including updating the website and social media

1. To keep up to date with legislation and policy relating to volunteering and to make any necessary modifications to working methods to accommodate changes.

1. To

complete reports and monitoring.

1. To maintain databases and undertake any necessary administrative duties.

1. To undertake any other duties as agreed with the Manager.

1. To ensure the service works towards best practice in equality of opportunity.

1. To undertake training and other development activity in line with organisational and personal development needs.

1. To carry out all duties and responsibilities as described in line with ZEST policies and procedures, with particular attention to those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection.

Peer Support Facilitator

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

You must be male and a parent

to fulfil this role

At least

2 years' experience of working with parents, families or children

Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting children and families including parenting, health and child development.

Knowledge of using activity to help mental health

Experience of organising events

, sessions or workshops

Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.

Abilities

Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal

Great interpersonal skills and approachability

Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Good IT skills including Word, Outlook and databases.

Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative or as part of a team.

Circumstances

Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Full driving licence and own transport

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

DESIRABLE

Experience of working or volunteering in a community environment.

Experience in a similar role

To apply for the role, please submit your application form to HR@zestcommunity.co.uk by 9am on Monday 23rd June

For more details including application form, please visit https://www.zestcommunity.co.uk/dads-peer-support-facilitator/

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Flexitime Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2025
Reference ID: DPS2FJune25