NHS
Infant Feeding Support Worker
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Job Description
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- Under the direction of the Public Health Nurse deliver a planned intervention of information, advice and support for infant feeding.
- In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,192 and a maximum payment of £1,845 per annum (pro rata where applicable).
- Generous contributory pension
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (pro rata and depending on NHS Trust service)
- Special Leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Discounts
- Will be offered a wide range of training opportunities including the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative training
- Will have access to regular restorative and safeguarding supervision sessions to support your practice
- NVQ 3 in Early Years or Childcare or equivalent
- Evidence of willingness to undertake relevant study
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to study to NVQ/SVQ level III
- Care in Health, Social, Education or Voluntary setting
- Previous experience of working with children
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Accept delegation and work without direct supervision
- Knowledge of the Unicef Baby Friendly standards in Community
- Understand safeguarding issues and ability to promote the welfare of children
- Health education/health promotion experience
- Experience of supporting breastfeeding
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- NVQ 3 in Early Years or Childcare or equivalent
- Evidence of willingness to undertake relevant study
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to study to NVQ/SVQ level III
- Care in Health, Social, Education or Voluntary setting
- Previous experience of working with children
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Accept delegation and work without direct supervision
- Knowledge of the Unicef Baby Friendly standards in Community
- Understand safeguarding issues and ability to promote the welfare of children
- Health education/health promotion experience
- Experience of supporting breastfeeding
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Job summary
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.In March 2021, Unicef UK approved the revalidation of HCT's Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI), maintaining our prestigious Gold BFI award.Our infant feeding service is well established and we have built up a proud reputation for quality and excellence thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff.
The Hertsmere Public Health Nursing Team 0-5 Team has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Band 3 (22.5 hrs/week) Infant Feeding Support Worker to join us. The post holder must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate collaborative working.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our friendly, supportive team. You will be working alongside our Public Health Nurses and HCT Infant Feeding Co-ordinators to maintain our BFI accreditation.
All applicants to please detail their experience of supporting breastfeeding/infant feeding.
*Proposed interview date: 2 May 2025*
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
In return we offer:
The candidate must have a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Date posted
17 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
812-25-CYP-PHN-Hertsmere
Job locations
The Becc Family Centre
Shakespeare Drive
Borehamwood
WD6 2FD
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Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
The Becc Family Centre
Shakespeare Drive
Borehamwood
WD6 2FD
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
The Becc Family Centre
Shakespeare Drive
Borehamwood
WD6 2FD
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.