At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
Fixed Term Contract until end of August 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?
About the Role
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.
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.
About You
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:
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Have a relevant qualification in a children and families related discipline.
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Have experience of undertaking assessments and delivering targeted interventions.
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Have experience of working with children, families and complex needs.
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Have experience of engaging fathers or male carers.
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Demonstrate knowledge of child development, attachment, safeguarding and Early Help practice
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Have experience of multi-agency working.
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Be able to build effective relationships with families using empathy and professionalism
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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:
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Trauma-informed
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Strengths-based and relational
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Inclusive and culturally sensitive
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Flexible and responsive to community needs
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) [email protected] or call 07483 467688 or Heidi Limbert (Children’s Centre Services Manager) [email protected] or call 07980 998864.
Interview date: 07/08/2026
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.
