Nursing Assistant Community Infant Feeding Team

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Manchester seeks an Infant Feeding Support Worker to support parents across citywide locations. This role includes providing universal feeding support using research-based information. The ideal candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team and will require effective communication skills, along with sensitivity in dealing with families. The position requires travel across Manchester and a car is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills and make a difference in the lives of families.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to families with infant feeding.
• Ability to deliver one-to-one and group activities.
• Willingness to travel and use a car for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Support parents with their infant feeding experience.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide feeding support.
• Liaise with health practitioners for appropriate family support.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Sensitivity towards families

Interest in optimal feeding practices

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an Infant Feeding Support Worker, to work as part of the Infant Feeding Team in our South Manchester Office. This is an exciting opportunity to support parents with their infant feeding experience. The role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team, with Health Visitors, Midwives and the wider community, to provide a universal offer of feeding support to all families using research-based information. The role involves supporting parents in their homes, in groups or clinic settings, face to face and virtually. An interest in optimal feeding practices and the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards, will underpin your practice. There will be the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in this area and join a team, that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of Manchester families.

The post holder will be based in South Manchester and will be expected to travel citywide as a member of the Infant Feeding Team and will work with families who are experiencing feeding difficulties in the early postnatal weeks and months. The Infant Feeding Support Worker (IFSW) role is varied and requires sensitivity around making initial contact with families who have just had a baby. The IFSW will be able to make an offer of a home visit or video call to provide early interventions and support around infant feeding. The post holder will use effective communication skills to support clients in their homes, health centres and children's centres and will be skilled at delivering one to one and group activities, in community clinic settings and on a virtual platform. The role involves travel across Manchester and a car is an essential requirement for the role.

The post holder will work with Health Visiting teams and the wider Infant Feeding Team offering families research based information, acting as a liaison for health practitioners to ensure appropriate support for families who are experiencing any urgent, complex or ongoing challenges with infant feeding.

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About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, a great place to start or grow your career. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.

You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.

You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.

Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You'll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.

At MFT we're All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.