At DadsWork SCIO, our team is comprised of passionate individuals committed to supporting fathers and families. Each member brings unique skills and experiences to foster a welcoming environment for all.
Staff Team
Kevin Young
Project Manager
I love being a dad and a grandad. I have been employed at DadsWork for 20 years and it’s been the best job ever. I love supporting and helping men make their lives better for themselves and their families.
Neil Ferguson
I am a dad of 2 and 2 dogs. I have been employed at DadsWork for 14 years and retrained as a Nursery Practioner after being a Chef. This is a wonderful job as it has such variety and I enjoy supporting the families I work with improve their lives.
Fathers Support Worker
Ewan Irvine
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Counsellor
Richard Whitefield
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Counsellor
Rebecca Knowles
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Counsellor
Management Committee
Anthony Calvesbert
Honorary President
Hi. I was the very first dad (Creator) for DadsWork and have committed the last 20 plus years as a dad, grandad, service user, committee member, Chair and now Honorary President.
John Lyall
Men's Shed Rep
After 35 years as a bus driver it was my time to retire. I had always thought about Men’s Shed, and I was made very welcome on my first visit. I was very impressed with the enthusiasm from the staff and I joined immediately!
Douglas Fraser
Chair
I saw the power of DadsWork in the community years ago while working in the local infant school. When Kevin asked me to join the committee and help, I had to! It is an honour to be part of the team.
Alex Lumsden
Men's Shed Rep
I started the Men’s Shed for something to do and I have been fully active since 2023. Now I am a Men’s Shed Supervisor and Management Committee Representative for the Men’s Shed.
Kyle Jardine
Father's Rep
I joined DadsWork just before my daughter was born. Feeling stressed and nervous, I found the support I needed from DadsWork and Kevin. Its baby first aid classes and therapy helped me become the partner and dad my family can be proud of.
Craig Baillie
Vice Chair
I’ve been involved with DadsWork for 10 years and have enjoyed it immensely as have my 3 youngest sons and now my grandchildren. In my spare time I am a coach with Preston Lodge Rugby Club.
Peter Marshall
Father's Rep/ Digital
I am a father of two, and was a primary teacher in Musselburgh for a decade. It was here I met Douglas, and when he told me about DadsWork I was keen to be involved and contribute in any way I could.
Nick Teather
Father's Rep
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Paul Wysokinski
Secretary
With the invaluable help of DadsWork, I’ve been able to create a caring environment for my daughter while balancing work and family responsibilities. Now, I’m passionate about helping other single dads facing similar challenges.
Ian Richardson
Father's Rep
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Peter Simpson
Treasurer
Accountant by day, Treasurer by night. I am never far from my trusty calculator, and have been crunching numbers for DadsWork since joining the Management Committee in 2016.
Calum Slight
Father's Rep
I am a dad of 2 and have used many services that DadsWork offer and I wanted to offer my support back, so I joined their committee 7 years ago to ensure we have fathers representatives input to its future development.
Arif Hussain
Father's Rep
I'm a husband and father of two young boys, passionate about men's mental health and often-overlooked support for fathers. Outside work and family life, I enjoy weightlifting and boxing.