Job summary
The Baby Steps Programhas been commissioned as part of the Wiltshire Child and Family Wellbeing Service - Public Health Nurse led Service .
Baby Steps is an evidence based antenatal and early postnatal programto enable parents who are more likely to need extra help to build supportive relationships and transition to parenthood.
Introductions to the programare largely from Midwifery services,
The programconsists of an initial home visit ,6 antenatal and 3 post-natal sessions.
The programis interactive and focuses on the transition to parenthood, the relationship between parents and the development of a positive parent-infant relationship. Topics include preparation for birth, breast feeding, practical baby care and focuses on key themes that reflect the importance of protective factors in the perinatal period.
Main duties of the job
- Ensuring the full remit of the Baby Steps programis offered and where appropriate delivered to the defined eligible client group.
- To facilitate the programin full partnership with trained Family Hub facilitators.
- Support the delivery of a minimum of 6 program'sa year from each site
- Provide cover for the other Baby Steps health professional facilitators in times of absence to ensure consistent running of program.
- Obtain and document consent from families for information to be shared for both programdelivery and programevaluation purposes.
- To ensure that the programis delivered to the highest quality standards ensuring adherence to the fidelity of the program.
- Support father inclusivity.
- To maintain basic knowledge and skills to support breast feeding and safe and responsive bottle feeding.
- Have a clear understanding of the value of the containing and strengths-based approach used in the Baby Steps program.
- Identify and support participants who may need additional support and targeted intervention.
- To have a clear understanding of and work within the Wiltshire Safeguarding Procedures to identify vulnerable children in need of safeguarding involvement.
- Knowledge of the importance and theory of attachment in pregnancy and early childhood.
- Knowledge of the risk and protective factors during the perinatal period, including parental mental health and couple relationship.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
Date posted
28 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/53790/9319
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 0XQ
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 0XQ
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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