Vacancy Reference: BfN2025/66
Job Title: Peer Supporter (Dorset)
Salary: £12 per hour
Number of Posts: 1
Type of Contract: Fixed Term until 31/05/2025
Start Date: January 2025
Hours of Work: 6 hours per week
Working Pattern: 3 days per week – The role is to help run groups as follows: Mondays – Weymouth and Wareham alternating Thursdays – Dorchester with outreach to Bridport Other hours flexible to focus on support for young parents, including antenatal sessions.
Work Location: Home and dorset area
Responsible to: Service Manager
Closing Date: 07/01/2025
Proposed Interview Date: 13/01/2025
Job Information:We are looking for a breastfeeding peer supporter to provide breastfeeding peer support at our groups in Dorset (predominantly Weymouth, Wareham, Dorchester with outreach to Bridport) as well as focusing on support for young parents. This role involves providing breastfeeding support at groups and alongside health professionals across Dorchester, Wareham, Weymouth and Bridport areas, working closely with local volunteers to attend the breastfeeding groups, offering breastfeeding support over the phone, responding to Facebook messages and emails from parents seeking support, assisting with antenatal sessions, and assisting with the development of new groups and support initiatives aimed at young parents.
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.
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