Infant Feeding Support Worker – Maternity & Community

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Infant Feeding Maternity Team Support Worker to join its team at Walsall Manor Hospital. The role involves providing infant feeding support, working closely with families, midwives, and support staff to achieve feeding goals and accreditation for the Baby Friendly Initiative. This position involves both clinical work and community engagement, with opportunities for training and development within the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Must provide a high standard of care to women and babies.
• Ability to support families with infant feeding goals.
• Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide infant feeding support and information to parents.
• Observation and reporting on women's and babies' conditions.
• Assist in training and participation in audits.

Skills

Infant feeding support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification

Job description

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Infant Feeding Maternity Team Support Worker to join its team at Walsall Manor Hospital. The role involves providing infant feeding support, working closely with families, midwives, and support staff to achieve feeding goals and accreditation for the Baby Friendly Initiative. This position involves both clinical work and community engagement, with opportunities for training and development within the healthcare sector.