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Infant Feeding Peer Supporter
4 months ago
Job summary
The successful candidates will work as part of the Infant Feeding Team, undertaking a range of activities including supporting breastfeeding and infant feeding.
The post holders will be aligned and based within the 0-19 Growing Healthy Service. They will build a positive culture of support for babies, children and families across Gateshead through responsiveness and activity to meet local need.
We are looking for candidates who have a passion for Infant Feeding and working with children and families, good communication skills and the ability to engage with people on a one to one and group basis. Experience of working in community settings is desirable.
A good standard of education to NVQ Level 2 is required for the role, and lived experience of some of the challenges children, young people and families face in our communities is valuable in these roles.
A good package of training and supervision will be provided, with support for career development.
Main duties of the job
To support mothers, children/young people and their families with low level issues around infant feeding.
To support parent/infant relationships and promote sensitive and attuned parenting to develop secure attachments.
Help build a positive breastfeeding culture in communities, provide low level Breastfeeding support through groups, responsive to requests from women.
Support with the Joint delivery of Infant feeding parenting programmes, both national evidence based programmes and Gateshead specific parenting programme.
About us
Working for your organisation At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
o An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement. o Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards o Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees. o Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion
As part of the national Family Hub and Start for Life developments, we have an exciting opportunity to appoint Infant Feeding Peer Supporters ain Gateshead. These are new posts supporting the universal offer of easy access and "one stop shops" for families to support their health and wellbeing, access early help and advice and receive the right support for their needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about this position please see the job description and person specification attached. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact
Person Specification
Qualification and skills/ experience
Essential
NVQ Level 2 Good communication and engagement skills
Desirable
Lived experience of issues affecting families Experience of working with children/ families/ communities