Infant Feeding Support Worker

Job overview

Fixed Term: 12 months | 10hrs per week

Do you have experience supporting breastfeeding mothers and have you completed infant feeding training? Are you up to date with the Baby Friendly Standards and eager to contribute to the Baby Friendly Initiative?

If so, we want you to join our team!

We are looking for someone who is dedicated, compassionate and eager to develop their infant feeding skills. You’ll work as part of a small, supportive team, assisting qualified nurses in delivering high-quality infant feeding support to babies and families.

You will mostly work weekdays, with occasional weekend shifts for holiday cover and training. Flexible working and job share options will be considered.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Infant Feeding Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:

• Assist qualified nurses in delivering infant feeding support to babies and children.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team to enhance care and promote safe practices.
• Support mothers in making informed infant feeding choices, promoting partnership in care.
• Contribute to the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative audit process.
• Maintain infant feeding resources, documentation, and communication boards across clinical areas.
• Promote breastfeeding within the hospital and community, including initiatives like Breastfeeding Awareness Week.
• Support the team in their clinical role e.g. follow-up support
• Stay updated on current infant feeding practices and developments.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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