Breast Feeding Peer Support Volunteer

6 months ago


Doncaster, United Kingdom Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Do you have time to become one of our fantastic Breast Feeding Peer Support Volunteers?

If yes, then please keep reading.

This an amazing chance to be a part of of the Children's team at RDaSH and support other people who have gone through a similar experience to you.

People volunteer with us for many reasons. Most often as a way of giving
something back to their community, knowing that they have helped patients, their carers and family when they are feeling at their most vulnerable.

**Volunteering with us gives you**:

- Sense of Achievement
- Structure to your day
- A challenge and an opportunity for personal development
- An opportunity to learn new skills or to use your lifetime skills
- An opportunity to meet others and to make social contact

The volunteer is required to work within the list of tasks identified as follows:

- Ensure a welcoming atmosphere for all families
- Support Community Nursery Nurse (CNN)/Health Promotion Practitioners (HPP)with engaging parents in general conversation, and take a lead with any Breastfeeding mums in the group.
- Replenish leaflets and information when required
- Set up equipment in the group setting
- Maintain hygiene of equipment used within the group setting
- Support cleaning the tables before and after snack times
- Support the distribution of refreshments / beverages to families including giving out snacks and drinks, refilling water jugs
- Report any concerns to the Supervisor / Service Manager

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role


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