Infant feeding Support Worker Jobs For Foreigners

Job Title: Infant Feeding Support Worker
Employer: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Pay: £24,071 – £25,674 per year
Job Type: Part-time

The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Infant Feeding Support Worker to join our maternity services team. The role involves supporting women and families during pregnancy and up to 28 days post-birth, with a focus on breastfeeding and infant feeding education.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide practical, hands-on support to families both in hospital settings, including maternity wards and special care baby units, and within the community. This role contributes to delivering high-quality care that aligns with the Baby Friendly Initiative standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance on breastfeeding positioning, attachment, and feeding techniques.
• Observe breastfeeding sessions and complete feeding assessments.
• Promote ongoing skin-to-skin contact between mothers and babies.
• Support mothers with expressing colostrum and breastmilk, including safe usage and cleaning of breast pumps.
• Educate families on responsive breastfeeding and responsive formula feeding practices.
• Demonstrate how to safely prepare artificial feeds when required.
• Refer families to relevant educational resources and leaflets available on BadgerNet.
• Monitor supplementary feeds on the ward and provide feedback to staff.
• Assist the Infant Feeding Lead Midwives with audits and data collection.
• Mentor and guide less experienced staff, ensuring best practices are followed.

About North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust:
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to delivering outstanding healthcare services across North Cumbria, with a focus on rural and remote care. We operate under 5 key principles to ensure safe, high-quality care every time:

• Being a clinically led organization.
• Prioritizing quality and safety.
• Enhancing the patient experience.
• Making NCIC a great place to work.
• Managing resources effectively to ensure sustainability.
• The Trust fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate work environment, reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £24,071 – £25,674 annually.
• Company Pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme (free, confidential support for personal or work-related concerns).
• Relocation Assistance (subject to eligibility).
• 27 days of annual leave (increasing to 33 days after 10 years).
• Flexible working opportunities.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Discounts with retailers and leisure companies via NHS benefits.
• Lease car scheme (if applicable).

Personal Suitabilities:

• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to mentor junior staff.
• A proactive approach to promoting infant feeding best practices.

Work Environment 

• Collaborative maternity settings, including:Maternity wards
• Special Care Baby Units
• Community healthcare visits
• Fast-paced and dynamic environment with direct patient contact.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork with midwives, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.

Skills and Knowledge 

• Understanding of breastfeeding practices and infant nutrition.
• Ability to assist mothers with breastfeeding positioning, expressing milk, and feeding assessments.
• Awareness of Baby Friendly Initiative standards and responsive feeding techniques.
• Good observation and reporting skills for monitoring feeding outcomes.
• Competence in educating families about artificial feed preparation and safe milk storage.

Education and Certification 

• Experience in a healthcare or maternity support role (essential).
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (preferred but not mandatory).
• Training or awareness of breastfeeding support techniques and infant feeding practices.
• Willingness to complete relevant on-the-job training provided by the Trust.

Who Can Apply?

• UK citizens, permanent or temporary residents.
• Candidates with or without a valid work permit.

How to Apply:
Online: Apply directly on the company’s website.