Infant Nutrition and School Health Support Worker
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Job summary
Join our forward-thinking Infant Feeding Team and make a real difference in the lives of children and families!
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join our forward-thinking Infant Feeding Team.
As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding while ensuring adherence to UNICEF Baby Friendly standards across the Early Start 0-19 Health Visiting Service.
In this role, you will provide tailored, individual support and information to families, assisting them regardless of how they choose to feed their baby.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of primary school-aged children through height and weight checks for reception and year six children as part of the National Child Measurement Programme
Important Note:
Visa Sponsorship: Please note, this role does not offer visa sponsorship and due to budget constraints, we are unable to sponsor visas. As such, applicants requiring visa renewal or who are on visas that require renewal upon expiration are not eligible for this position.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Provide expert guidance and support for breastfeeding and infant feeding in line with best practice and UNICEF Baby Friendly standards.
Deliver health and wellbeing support to primary school children, including carrying out height and weight checks as part of the National Child Measurement Programme.
Work closely with families to promote healthy lifestyle choices and achieve positive health outcomes.
Be proactive and self-motivated, managing your workload independently and effectively.
Ideal Candidates:
Applicants should have an NVQ3 qualification in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).
Strong knowledge of current best practices in infant and breastfeeding support is essential.
Previous experience working with children and families, particularly in providing infant feeding support, promoting health outcomes, or working in a school/nursery setting, is highly desirable.
Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage their time and workload effectively
If you are passionate about infant feeding support and making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Details
Date posted
09 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
824-ONW-6833463-A
Job locations
Community
Ealing
W3 8RX
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Community
Ealing
W3 8RX
Employer's website
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