Infant nutrition Support worker | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in London seeks a Health Visitor to support breastfeeding mothers in various settings. This role includes organizing support sessions and maintaining good communication with clients. The ideal candidate will have a relevant health qualification and experience with breastfeeding support. Flexible working options and comprehensive training are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Training and career development

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to breastfeeding mothers.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of best practice standards for breastfeeding.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and support to breastfeeding mothers.
• Plan breastfeeding support sessions and groups.
• Maintain confidentiality and establish working relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant health qualification

Job description

Overview

The London Borough of Brent is situated in North-West London, with the famous Wembley Stadium at its centre.

We have a vacancy based across the borough to cover both Sudbury Primary Care Centre and Willesden Centre for Health and Care.

The post is Full time (37.5 hours) perm and also as fixed term.

We have a diverse and inclusive team of Community Nursery Nurses, Community Staff Nurses and Health Visitors who work collaboratively with the Trust Safeguarding team and all our families to support the Healthy Child Programme mandated checks. The aim of our Health Visiting multidisciplinary team is to keep our children and their families safe.

The post holder will provide a high standard of information and support to breastfeeding mothers, partners and their babies before and after the birth in a range of settings (home, children’s centres and clinics etc.)

Ensure timely contact with breastfeeding mothers in order to offer breastfeeding information and support

Ensure breastfeeding mothers are provided with contact details of local breastfeeding support

To actively support the planning of breastfeeding support sessions and groups

Work within recognised best practice standards for breastfeeding as recommended by UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative and NICE Guidance

Ensure appropriate referral for clinical support to a midwife, breastfeeding coordinator, health visitor or GP.

Meet with the Infant Nutrition Coordinator on a regular basis for supervision, every 6 weeks, and to report progress

Deal in a courteous and sensitive manner with women, relatives and others with who they come into contact with

Communicate effectively with women and others taking into account clinical conditions and differing levels of ability

Maintain confidentiality at all times

Establish working relationships with all groups of staff ensuring maintenance of good communication

Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!

Benefits

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Additional Information

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025