Vacancy Reference: BfN2027/11
Job Title: Community Peer Supporter (Ayrshire)
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Number of Posts: 2
Type of Contract: Fixed Term until 31/07/2029
Start Date: 01/08/2026
Hours of Work: 1 x 6 hour post, 1 x 3.5 hour post
Working Pattern:
6hr post – Mondays 9.45-11:45 and Tuesdays 10:15-12.15 to cover specific Tea and Tots groups in Kilbirnie and Irvine (Redburn). 0.5hrs prep during the week for planning an activity, picking up resources, buying refreshments, contacting visiting services etc, 1 hour per staff member for general admin each week – timesheets, meetings, mandatory training, social media etc.
3.5 hr post Hours will be Wednesday 10:15-12:15. 0.5hrs prep during the week for planning an activity, picking up resources, buying refreshments, contacting visiting services etc, 1 hour per staff member for general admin each week – timesheets, meetings, mandatory training, social media etc.
Work Location: Groups across North Ayrshire
Responsible to: Service Manager
Closing Date: 28/07/2026
Proposed Interview Date: 18/08/26 AM on Teams, or 19/08/26 Pm
Job Information: There are two a part time roles available running the weekly Tea and Tots peer support groups in Kilbirnie and Irvine, and Saltcoats. These groups offer peer support to all parents; however they are feeding their baby. This role will include managing the set up for the groups, welcoming parents and babies/toddlers and ensuring they feel included in the group, planning and running simple activities for parents and children on a regular basis, offering 1:1 peer support with breastfeeding, infant feeding and other relevant aspects of early parenting within the BfN boundaries. These groups and role are funded by The National Lottery.
How to apply:
If you are interested in being considered for this position please complete an application form and send this as a word document to recruitment@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk.
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