Sure Start Fathers Engagement Worker

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The Fathers Engagement Worker will engage fathers, fathers-to-be and male carers of children aged birth – 4 years to be actively involved in their children’s lives through support packages, activities, parenting support, advice and information to enhance the quality of life for pre-school children within the Upper Springfield/Whiterock/Falls Park area.

Organisation:

Upper Springfield Development Company Ltd.


Address:

689 Springfield Road Belfast BT12 7FP


Closing Date:

20 Jun 2008


Contact Name:

Jacqueline Hamilton


Contact Email:

jacqueline.hamilton@usdt.co.uk


Contact Telephone:

028 9023 6677



The successful candidate will be based within the Family Support team and will assist the Sure Start team in achieving the aims of the Upper Springfield/Whiterock/Falls Park Sure Start Programme. He/she will be responsible for the collection and analysis of information, upkeep of records in relation to monitoring and evaluation, communication and information systems and will work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends.

Essential criteria:

  • A good standard of education.
  • At least two years recent working experience in a community environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience of working with families and young children.
  • An ability to relate child development theory to practice.
  • Knowledge of family and child support services in the community, voluntary and statutory sectors.


Upper Springfield Development Trust | Pauline Downey | 03 Jun 2008
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