Peer Supporter, East Lancashire

NCT; Cotherstone, Preston; Remote; GBP 9,700 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension matched 5%

Flexible working

EAP & GP access

Life Assurance

Free eye test

Job summary

NCT is seeking a part-time peer supporter in Lancashire to provide breastfeeding and infant feeding peer support in community settings and hospitals. You will work 17.5 hours weekly across Monday, Thursday and Friday, with inductions, supervision sessions and safeguarding duties as part of the role.

Experience with breastfeeding advocacy and working with diverse families is essential; driving licence and access to a car are required to reach multiple sites in East Lancashire and Preston.

Qualifications

• Trained NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter or equivalent with lived breastfeeding experience.
• Comfortable engaging families in diverse backgrounds.
• Good knowledge of local perinatal services in Lancashire.

Responsibilities

• Provide breastfeeding and infant feeding peer support in community settings and hospitals in East Lancashire.
• Deliver inductions and shadowing for volunteer peer supporters.
• Attend regular supervision sessions and safeguarding meetings.
• Collect attendee data and narrative case studies for reporting.

Skills

Breastfeeding support

Interpersonal skills

Community outreach

Driving licence

Education

NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter training

Job description

Contract / Job Type Fixed Term - Until 31st March 2027 with possibility of extension

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time / Part Time Part Time

Hours per week 17.5hrs - Required days/hours are Monday, Thursday & Friday 9am-3pm

Location

Location East Lancashire based within the community & hospital (East Lancashire Hospital and on occasion, Preston Hospital)

Closing date 25th October 2026

Interview date

Interview date Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on an ongoing basis.

See attached job description.

About NCT

NCT is the national charity for pregnancy, birth, infant feeding and early parenthood.

Our vision is simple: a society where everyone who becomes a parent feels confident, connected and safe.

Through our For Every Parent strategy, we're working to make that vision a reality. We support parents with trusted information, practical help, local communities and a stronger voice in the issues that matter to families.

For 70 years, we've been by parents' sides through the excitement, uncertainty, wonder and challenges of becoming a parent. Today, our volunteers contribute more than 70,000 hours of community service each year, helping parents build friendships, find support and feel less alone.

We educate and empower parents with evidence-based information and support. We advocate and act by listening to parents' experiences, raising their voices and campaigning for change. No judgement. No exceptions.

About the role

Join our passionate team of peer supporters and contribute to the meaningful work supporting parents across Lancashire. Our Lancashire Infant Feeding Support project is commissioned by Lancashire Council, to offer infant feeding support across the region

Your role will include:

• To provide breastfeeding and infant feeding peer support to parents across East Lancashire – you will be working in the community, at groups and in hospital settings (East Lancashire and occasionally Preston hospital)
• Support in delivering inductions and shadowing for volunteer peer supporters.
• To attend regular supervision/support sessions.
• Collecting attendee data as well as case studies and narrative of work with the communities.
• Attend meetings relevant to safeguarding duties to ensure effective and informed practice, responding to and supporting safeguarding concerns.

About you

• Trained NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter or equivalent with appropriate lived experience of breastfeeding/giving breastmilk, or willing to train.
• Have a passion for breastfeeding and ensuring every family in Lancashire has accessible support.
• Experience of working with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to create rapport with a range of people.
• Have knowledge of the local perinatal services and communities within the Lancashire area.
• Full Driving licence and own car.

Our Benefits - What we offer you

We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:

• 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
• Pension matched up to 5%
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more
• Life Assurance for peace of mind
• Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or vacancy, please email [e-mail]