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Home » BfN2024/112 Peer Supporter (Sandwell Community)…

BfN2024/112 Peer Supporter (Sandwell Community) – Closing Date 09/04/2024

Vacancy Reference: BfN2024/112

Job Title: Peer Supporter (Sandwell Community)

Salary: £12 per hour

Number of Posts: 1-3

Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Start Date: TBC

Hours of Work: 20 per week

Work Location: Sandwell Community (Some home based work)

Responsible to: Service Manager

Closing Date: 09/04/2024

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

Job Information: The Peer Supporter(s) will work for the BfN Sandwell peer support service delivering an integrated peer support programme offering breastfeeding support to all breastfeeding families living in Sandwell. Duties of the role will primarily include providing community-based breastfeeding support in families’ homes, facilitating face-to-face drop-in groups and antenatal workshops and supporting HCPs in clinic settings. There will also be the requirement for some home-based working for which access to a secure internet connection is required (i.e. 1-1 support over phone/video call, facilitating virtual drop-in groups and antenatal workshops). The majority of the working hours will be between 9.30am – 2.30pm on weekdays, but there is the expectation that there will be some evening and weekend working required. This role may be job-shared – please state on your application which days/times you would be available and your preferred number of hours.

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.

  • Application Form
  • Job Description
  • Equality and Diversity Questionnaire

If you have any questions about the job roles or the application process, please email recruitment@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk or phone our HR team on 0844 412 0995

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