Job summary
North Tyneside Council is
seeking to recruit an infant feeding public health assistant to work with in
the 0-19 Childrens Public Health Service. Would you like to be part of an
innovative skill mix team of school nurses, public health staff nurses and
nursery nurses? In October 2020 the service was accredited with UNICEF Baby
Friendly Initiative Achieving Sustainability Accreditation. North Tyneside Childrens
Social Care was graded Outstanding by Ofsted in2020. This is your chance to work
with an outstanding group of safeguarding and health professionals. Staff are provided with support and
supervision from the Locality Nurse Manager throughout their probationary
period and beyond and have access to an identified mentor.
Main duties of the job
Do you have knowledge of basic infant feeding practices and experience of
working with children and families? The postholder will support the infant
feeding coordinator (IFC) and assist with a range of tasks including
administrative work, breast pump loans, supporting families in their homes,
delivering group sessions, and supporting the IFC with staff training.
The essential requirements of the post are GCSE Maths and English or equivalent;
proven ability to work as part of a team; ability to plan and organise own
workload; experience of working with children and families; knowledge of basic
infant feeding practices; experience of delivering group sessions; ability to communicate
effectively with local families in diverse communities; to meet the travel
requirements of the post.
About us
Support
and supervision will be provided to assist the postholder to carry out their
duties and maintain professional development.
Benefits
also include:
Access
to NHS or Local Government Pension Schemes - up to 24 annual leave days per
year plus bank holidays. Agile Working supported by smart phone/ laptop and
access to technology such as Microsoft Teams and SystmOne. An on-going
programme of health and wellbeing initiatives is also available. The Benefits
Plus Scheme enabling salary sacrifice for additional annual leave; Childcare
Vouchers; Car Leasing; Cycle to work scheme.
Salary: North Tyneside Council Grade 5
- £20 092 - £20 903 pa
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The 0-19 Childrens Public Health Service Assistant for infant feeding is a member of the 0-19 childrens public health service and will be based with one of the four locality teams working across the borough of North Tyneside, promoting and supporting best practice in all aspects of infant feeding.
To assist the Infant Feeding Coordinator (IFC) and wider 0-19 team in delivering a range services to improve health outcomes for children and families by supporting, inspiring and encouraging families to achieve their feeding goals. This includes the support and promotion of breast feeding across the borough working in line with service policy and the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards.
To assist with a range of tasks including administrative work, breast pump loans, supporting families in their homes and supporting the IFC with staff training.
Job Content
- Promote the 0-19 service offer to families in North Tyneside
- To help promote healthy lifestyles for families in North Tyneside at health events, in schools and community venues.
- To help with general administrative duties for the team, including purchasing resources using methods such as petty cash.
- To complete data entry on SystmOne and other relevant methods of recording adhering to the record keeping guidelines
- To conform to policy and guidance on obtaining consent and maintaining confidentiality
- To be aware of safeguarding policy and procedures and understand the importance of escalating concerns to minimise risk to children
- Works to policies and standards in infant feeding across the service
- Works closely with Infant Feeding Coordinator to support families
- Provides support to 0-19 staff for infant feeding
- Supports with Baby Friendly audits
- Consistently considers the needs of babies, their mothers and families are met through effective integrated working
- Supports peer led breastfeeding support groups and virtual infant feeding sessions
- Assists with breast pump loans, as well as annual servicing of electric breast pumps
- Promotes breast feeding campaigns and aids in facilitating events
Performance standards
- Achievement of service delivery targets and personal targets set in annual IPR.
- Positive contribution to integrated working and the outcomes indicators of the 0-19 Locality Teams.
- Ensure that practice meets the requirements of the 0-19 Childrens Public Health Clinical Governance Framework
- Ensure that practice meets requirements of nationally recognised UNICEF Baby Friendly Standards.
- Demonstrates high degree of professionalism personally
- Adheres to risk management processes and management control measures.
- Active contribution is made towards promoting the highest standards of health & safety.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with families, children and relevant professionals
- Ability to use IT systems i.e. email, excel, SystmOne
- Knowledge of health and safety standards in order to carry out risk assessments in areas where sessions are delivered
Working conditions
- Infrequent requirement to work outside normal office hours
- Frequent requirement for lifting and transporting resources
- Frequent requirement to travel to a number of venues across North Tyneside
- Agile Working sharing desk and office space
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The 0-19 Childrens Public Health Service Assistant for infant feeding is a member of the 0-19 childrens public health service and will be based with one of the four locality teams working across the borough of North Tyneside, promoting and supporting best practice in all aspects of infant feeding.
To assist the Infant Feeding Coordinator (IFC) and wider 0-19 team in delivering a range services to improve health outcomes for children and families by supporting, inspiring and encouraging families to achieve their feeding goals. This includes the support and promotion of breast feeding across the borough working in line with service policy and the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards.
To assist with a range of tasks including administrative work, breast pump loans, supporting families in their homes and supporting the IFC with staff training.
Job Content
- Promote the 0-19 service offer to families in North Tyneside
- To help promote healthy lifestyles for families in North Tyneside at health events, in schools and community venues.
- To help with general administrative duties for the team, including purchasing resources using methods such as petty cash.
- To complete data entry on SystmOne and other relevant methods of recording adhering to the record keeping guidelines
- To conform to policy and guidance on obtaining consent and maintaining confidentiality
- To be aware of safeguarding policy and procedures and understand the importance of escalating concerns to minimise risk to children
- Works to policies and standards in infant feeding across the service
- Works closely with Infant Feeding Coordinator to support families
- Provides support to 0-19 staff for infant feeding
- Supports with Baby Friendly audits
- Consistently considers the needs of babies, their mothers and families are met through effective integrated working
- Supports peer led breastfeeding support groups and virtual infant feeding sessions
- Assists with breast pump loans, as well as annual servicing of electric breast pumps
- Promotes breast feeding campaigns and aids in facilitating events
Performance standards
- Achievement of service delivery targets and personal targets set in annual IPR.
- Positive contribution to integrated working and the outcomes indicators of the 0-19 Locality Teams.
- Ensure that practice meets the requirements of the 0-19 Childrens Public Health Clinical Governance Framework
- Ensure that practice meets requirements of nationally recognised UNICEF Baby Friendly Standards.
- Demonstrates high degree of professionalism personally
- Adheres to risk management processes and management control measures.
- Active contribution is made towards promoting the highest standards of health & safety.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with families, children and relevant professionals
- Ability to use IT systems i.e. email, excel, SystmOne
- Knowledge of health and safety standards in order to carry out risk assessments in areas where sessions are delivered
Working conditions
- Infrequent requirement to work outside normal office hours
- Frequent requirement for lifting and transporting resources
- Frequent requirement to travel to a number of venues across North Tyneside
- Agile Working sharing desk and office space
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and families
- Experience of facilitating group sessions
Desirable
- Recent experience in supporting breastfeeding women
- Experience and understanding of basic breastfeeding management
- Group facilitation or teaching certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- Safeguarding Children Level 3
- Formal training in infant feeding support
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to work as part of a team
- Able to plan and organise own workload
- Able to communicate effectively with local families in diverse communities
- Able to work as part of a team or on own initiative with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of basic infant feeding practices
Desirable
- Knowledge of community working
- Ability to recognise when referral to another professional is necessary
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service
- Car driver
- Ability to meet travel needs of the post
- Commitment to equality and diversity
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and families
- Experience of facilitating group sessions
Desirable
- Recent experience in supporting breastfeeding women
- Experience and understanding of basic breastfeeding management
- Group facilitation or teaching certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- Safeguarding Children Level 3
- Formal training in infant feeding support
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to work as part of a team
- Able to plan and organise own workload
- Able to communicate effectively with local families in diverse communities
- Able to work as part of a team or on own initiative with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of basic infant feeding practices
Desirable
- Knowledge of community working
- Ability to recognise when referral to another professional is necessary
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service
- Car driver
- Ability to meet travel needs of the post
- Commitment to equality and diversity
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.
