Vacancy Reference: BfN2027/11
Job Title: Community Peer Supporter (Ayrshire)
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Number of Posts: 2
Type of Contract: Fixed Term until 31/07/2029
Start Date: ASAP
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: 18/08/2026
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Job Information: There are two 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. If applicants haven’t completed BfN peer support training (or equivalent) they will be required to complete this training within the first 4 months in the role. The training is an accredited course that is delivered online taking around 3 hours per week over a 12 week period. Successful completion of the course will be part of the initial probationary period review.
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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