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.
- 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.
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.
£11,556.1 per year (£23,112.20 FTE) Part-time (17.5 hours - Required days/hours are Monday, Thursday & Friday 9am-3pm) Contract (Until 31st March 2027 with possibility of extension)
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
- Pension matched up to 5%
- Flexible working options to suite 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
- Blue Light discount card
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Peer Supporter (East Lancashire) in Burnley employer: National Childbirth Trust
The National Childbirth Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises compassion and collaboration, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about supporting families and communities. Located in London, the organisation fosters a culture of inclusivity and professional growth, offering employees opportunities to lead impactful projects while engaging with diverse groups. With a strong commitment to community engagement and development, NCT provides a unique environment where your contributions can make a real difference in the lives of families.
