Father Inclusion Worker

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

Fixed Term Contract (until 31/08/2028)

Are you passionate about supporting dads/male carers through pregnancy, early years and with children up to 8 years?

Would you like to be part of an exciting opportunity to support the provision of high-quality targeted Early Help services for families in Bath and North East Somerset?

Bright Start Children’s Centre Services are looking for a committed and experienced Fathers’ Practitioner to support delivery within the Bath and North East Somerset area.

About the role:

The role involves working closely with children and their families through family support, with a particular focus on engaging fathers, expectant fathers and non-birthing partners. You will deliver evidence-based interventions through home visiting and group work, supporting families to build positive relationships, improve outcomes and access the right help at the right time.

You will work in partnership with a range of agencies including health services, early years settings and voluntary sector organisations, contributing to whole-family assessments, planning and coordinated support.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a relevant qualification in a children and families related discipline.
• Have experience of undertaking assessments and delivering targeted interventions.
• Have experience of working with children, families and complex needs.
• Have experience of engaging fathers or male carers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child development, attachment, safeguarding and Early Help practice.
• Have experience of multi-agency working.
• Be able to build effective relationships with families using empathy and professionalism.
• Work well as part of a team to deliver the BEST services* for local families and so improve their lives.

Our Approach:

We are committed to delivering services that are:

• Trauma-informed
• Strengths-based and relational
• Inclusive and culturally sensitive
• Flexible and responsive to community needs

We work to the Bath & North East Somerset values of BEST: Bold, Empowering, Supportive and Transparent.

We welcome people from black and ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and male workers who are currently underrepresented in this service.

You will be required to travel across Bath & North East Somerset, with some flexible and occasional evening or weekend working required.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Kate Fairhurst, Children’s Centre Coordinator, on 07483 467688 or email kate_fairhurst@bathnes.gov.uk or Heidi Limbert, Children’s Centre Services Manager, on 07980 998864 or email heidi_limbert@bathnes.gov.uk

Interview date: Friday 13th November 2026.

No Agencies Please.

Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

• Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.