Infant Feeding Support Worker

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

The closing date is 13 April 2025

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 St Albans Public Health Nursing 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: 23 April 2025*

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

Under the direction of the Public Health Nurse deliver a planned intervention of information, advice and support for infant feeding.

In return we offer:

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

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

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

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

We strongly encourage you to visit us for an informal visit to meet the team and find out more about the service we provide.

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.

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Date posted

03 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-PHN-IFSW-CYP-CW-01

Job locations

Sandridge Gate

Ronsons Way

St Albans

AL4 9XR

Job description

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.

Job description

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.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

NVQ 3 in Early Years or Childcare or equivalent
Evidence of willingness to undertake relevant study
Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

Ability to study to NVQ/SVQ level III

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

Health education/health promotion experience
Experience of supporting breastfeeding

Other

Essential

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)

Person Specification

Education

Essential

NVQ 3 in Early Years or Childcare or equivalent
Evidence of willingness to undertake relevant study
Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

Ability to study to NVQ/SVQ level III

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

Health education/health promotion experience
Experience of supporting breastfeeding

Other

Essential

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)

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.