Job summary Do you have a passion for supporting women in hospitals and the community whilst working in a innovative infant feeding team. Are you motivated individual who will support our current infant feeding offer in line with UNICEF standards. CCS are proud to be a UNICEF gold accredited organisation and the successful postholder will have the opportunity to continue the exciting work we deliver to families by working with an experienced infant feeding team and you will be integral to contribute to the delivery and sustainability of our standards within CCS. Interested? Then read the attached job description or call Zoe Gibson for further information. Main duties of the job Complete a breastfeeding assessment to assess how well baby is feeding at the breast and whether baby's nutritional needs are being met. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate breastfeeding support interventions in partnership with the breastfeeding mother. Explain, demonstrate and assist mothers with positioning and attaching their babies for breastfeeding providing them with information on how to recognise when their babies are feeding well. Explain and demonstrate to mothers how to hand express breastmilk and provide information and support on how to use a breast pump, importance of sterilising equipment and storage of breastmilk. Maintain the Infant Feeding Team breast pumps and loans process. Participate in the facilitation of the local antenatal parent education course in collaboration with local partners for example: Children Centre / Flying Start and midwife. Manage workload under guidance of the Baby Friendly lead who holds continuing responsibility for achieving UNICEF Baby Friendly Accreditation. Undertake own workload planning regarding home visits, joint visits, supporting Baby Brasseries, Breastfeeding Cafes, Peer Supporters, & attendance at public health activities. To be responsible for day to day workload management and organisation of tasks and activities during the working week. About us Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey. If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 448-BCHS-6987128-A Job locations CCS Community Services - 0-19 team The Poynt Luton LU4 0LA Job description Job responsibilities Communicate with people from a wide range of organisations including health professionals, Family hubs, Flying start, Childrens Centres, other statutory organisations members of voluntary groups and the public. Listen appropriately and take into account any sensitive issues and communicate these to appropriate persons/agencies, ensuring that disclosures are acted upon appropriately and children are therefore protected. Facilitate clear communication channels between families, colleagues, and other staff to ensure that planned care can take place. Work independently accessing appraisal within an Individual Performance Framework at pre-determined intervals ensuring that the objectives set reflect the Service and Trust plans, including specific objectives relating to working with children. Identify personal/professional development evidenced by Personal Development Plan/ Professional Portfolio Contribute to ensuring that robust data collection mechanisms are used & developed further as needed and that data is regularly scrutinised /audited to determine progress against targets. This may require the post holder to contribute to the development of remedial action plans to ensure that work in relation to local and national breastfeeding targets is met. Work within the framework of the local Safeguarding Children guidelines to promote the health and safety of all children in partnership with parents. Ensure CCS policies, guidelines and protocols are adhered to and reflected in day-to-day practice. Ensure all incidents and accidents are reported appropriately in line with CCS policy. Undertake lone client consultations under the direction of the Baby Friendly lead to deliver a planned intervention, e.g., to provide advice and support regarding breastfeeding. Job description Job responsibilities Communicate with people from a wide range of organisations including health professionals, Family hubs, Flying start, Childrens Centres, other statutory organisations members of voluntary groups and the public. Listen appropriately and take into account any sensitive issues and communicate these to appropriate persons/agencies, ensuring that disclosures are acted upon appropriately and children are therefore protected. Facilitate clear communication channels between families, colleagues, and other staff to ensure that planned care can take place. Work independently accessing appraisal within an Individual Performance Framework at pre-determined intervals ensuring that the objectives set reflect the Service and Trust plans, including specific objectives relating to working with children. Identify personal/professional development evidenced by Personal Development Plan/ Professional Portfolio Contribute to ensuring that robust data collection mechanisms are used & developed further as needed and that data is regularly scrutinised /audited to determine progress against targets. This may require the post holder to contribute to the development of remedial action plans to ensure that work in relation to local and national breastfeeding targets is met. Work within the framework of the local Safeguarding Children guidelines to promote the health and safety of all children in partnership with parents. Ensure CCS policies, guidelines and protocols are adhered to and reflected in day-to-day practice. Ensure all incidents and accidents are reported appropriately in line with CCS policy. Undertake lone client consultations under the direction of the Baby Friendly lead to deliver a planned intervention, e.g., to provide advice and support regarding breastfeeding. Person Specification Experience Essential Interest in health promotion, child health and family support. Evidence of assessment of care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of care Desirable High level of Knowledge of UNICEF Baby Friendly Standards in the Community Qualification and Training Essential NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or relevant experience UNICEF Baby Friendly initiative 3 days breastfeeding and relationship building training or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Previous experience of feeding assessments and supportive work with mothers in a community setting. Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent written skills which include record keeping,. Excellent oral communication skills using observation, listening and empathy Able to convey information clearly to patients, carers and other professionals both in verbal and written form Have skills and knowledge to work competently with Microsoft Office applications. Computer literate with standard keyboard skills Ability to work in a multi-agency team Desirable Presentation skills to effectively facilitate a group of either professionals and/or clients Ability to apply evidence of research-based practice Person Specification Experience Essential Interest in health promotion, child health and family support. Evidence of assessment of care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of care Desirable High level of Knowledge of UNICEF Baby Friendly Standards in the Community Qualification and Training Essential NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or relevant experience UNICEF Baby Friendly initiative 3 days breastfeeding and relationship building training or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Previous experience of feeding assessments and supportive work with mothers in a community setting. Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent written skills which include record keeping,. Excellent oral communication skills using observation, listening and empathy Able to convey information clearly to patients, carers and other professionals both in verbal and written form Have skills and knowledge to work competently with Microsoft Office applications. Computer literate with standard keyboard skills Ability to work in a multi-agency team Desirable Presentation skills to effectively facilitate a group of either professionals and/or clients Ability to apply evidence of research-based practice 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Address CCS Community Services - 0-19 team The Poynt Luton LU4 0LA Employer's website https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)