Overview
This is a meaningful and rewarding role at the heart of Amma's work, supporting people who face significant barriers during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood – offering a consistent, compassionate presence at a time when it matters most.
The Role
As a Perinatal Team Leader, you will combine direct support to parents with the coordination and mentorship of a team of dedicated volunteer companions, helping to ensure that every person we work with feels seen, informed and genuinely cared for. You will join a team of Perinatal Team Leaders, working collaboratively and reporting to the Perinatal Services Manager.
You will be responsible for a caseload of women and birthing people from the third trimester of pregnancy through to approximately three weeks after the birth. You will provide direct support and coordinate small teams of volunteer companions, tailoring your approach to each person's individual needs and circumstances. Support is delivered in people's homes, at hospital and other appointments, and during labour and birth.
Support you will provide
* Emotional and practical support through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period
* Advocacy and help navigating systems and services
* Information about birth choices, rights and processes
* Birth preparation and antenatal education
* Intensive, trauma-informed support in acute situations, including baby loss, mental health crisis, domestic abuse, trafficking or destitution
Equity, diversity & inclusion
Amma is committed to fairness, equity, diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse workforce makes us stronger, and we work to ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and welcoming to everyone. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from people from racialised communities, and from people with lived experience relevant to the communities we serve. We are committed to making our roles as accessible as possible and to supporting staff with additional needs. Please do let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments.
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