Zest

Annual Salary:                   £26,000– £27,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours:                                  22.5 hours per week
Holidays:                             25 days per annum (rising to 30) pro-rata, plus 8 bank holidays
Term:                                   Until 31st May 2026 in the first instance
Location:                             Zest
Closing Date:                     9am, Monday, 23rd June 2025

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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.

Job Description

Please click the link to view the full Job Description  and further details about the role.

Person Specification

To help guide your application, the relevant questions have been included within the application form to address the points outlined in the person specification. The criteria are also listed at the bottom of the Job Description . These will inform you of the skills and experience required for this role.

Guidance Notes

Before you begin, please refer to Zest’s Job Application, Interview and Onboarding Guidance to support you through the process.

How to apply for this role

Ready to apply?

Download and complete our Job Application Form, You can type directly into the form and save your progress.

To submit your application, our preference is that you email your application to hr@zestcommunity.co.uk by 9am on Monday, 23rd June 2025.

Alternatively, you may post or hand-deliver a copy to:
Zest, 18 Upperthorpe, Sheffield, S6 3NA.

Please note: only applications received by the closing date and time will be considered.

Make sure all sections of the form are completed accurately.  If you require the form in an alternative format, please contact our HR team.

Important: Please note, CV’s will not be accepted for this application.

Interviews

For shortlisted candidates are scheduled to take place on Thursday, 26th June 2025.

Informal Enquiries

If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact Sean Markham on 0114 270 2041.

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Why Join Us?

At Zest, we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and our mission is for our workforce to reflect the communities we serve across the city.  We strive to create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome and encourage applications from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled, LGBTQ+ individuals, and members of the Armed Forces community. Join us and be part of a team making a real impact in the community!

Disability Confident Employer & Guaranteed Interviews

Zest is a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions are not disadvantaged through our recruitment process. 

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. You must tick the relevant box on page 3 of our application form to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

We are an inclusive employer, committed to recruitment practices that are fair, accessible, and welcoming. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Our inclusive approach includes: 

• • Speakers of other languages – Skills in languages such as Arabic and Somali are especially valuable in serving our local community. 
  • Disabled applicants – We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We are working towards Level 2 Disability Confident status. 
  • Neurodivergent applicants – We recognise traditional interview methods may not reflect everyone’s strengths. We guarantee interviews to neurodivergent applicants meeting the essential criteria.
  • Deaf and hard of hearing applicants – We offer communication support and adjustments during the recruitment process. 
  • LGBTQ+ gender-diverse applicants – We foster an inclusive environment and support individuals of all gender identities. 
  • Armed Forces community – We support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantee interviews to eligible applicants who meet the criteria. 

This above list is not exhaustive — we welcome all forms of diversity and are happy to make adjustments to support you throughout the application process. 

Benefits of Working for Zest

• Company pension scheme 
• Real Living Wage Foundation employer 
• Disability Confident Employer
• Paid sick leave (subject to terms and conditions) 
• Flexible working
• Westfield Health scheme (paid for by the company, pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount Gym and Pool membership
• Employee recognition and rewards
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Accessible and approachable leadership team
• Supported workplace: mental wellbeing-trained staff, buddies, and programmes
• Peer support
• Opportunities to progress within the company
• Ongoing learning for personal and professional development