Senior Infant Feeding Support Worker

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust invites applications for an Infant Feeding Support Worker to promote, support and protect breastfeeding and mother‑baby relationships in line with UNICEF BFI standards. You will work under the supervision of the Infant Feeding Coordinator, supporting women antenatally and postnatally and assisting with teaching and non‑clinical duties.

The role includes helping run health‑promotion groups for families, signposting to services and collaborating with maternity

Job description

The postholder will work in the Infant Feeding Team to promote, support and protect breastfeeding and close mother baby relationships for the mothers and birthing parents having their babies within Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust in line with UNICEF BFI standards., To provide care under the guidance and supervision of the Infant Feeding Coordinator. Supporting women in their care during the antenatal and postnatal period. To assist with teaching, administration and non-clinical duties at the discretion of the Infant feeding team., The Infant Feeding Support Worker is pivotal in facilitating health promotion groups for families to support breast feeding and infant feeding and referring and signposting to appropriate services. The post holder will have knowledge, skills and experience in infant feeding and will work in close collaboration with maternity services to ensure the seamless delivery of care across the infant feeding service, providing continuity of care to the families.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.