Breastfeeding Peer Support Co-ordinator
Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043
37.5 Hours Per Week
Permanent
Responsibilities
An opportunity has become available for a Breastfeeding Peer Support Co‑ordinator to join the Infant Feeding Team at Calderdale Public Health Early Years Service (0-5). The Post Holder is responsible for the Breastfeeding Peer support element and volunteering framework within the infant feeding offer. The Post Holder will contribute significantly to increasing breastfeeding rates in Calderdale, therefore reducing inequalities and giving children the Best Start in Life. The Post Holder will work with partners (such as Family Hubs and Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust) to promote and support breast feeding.
We are looking for an organised, proactive and talented team member to co‑ordinate our Calderdale Breastfeeding Peer Support Service. This role is home‑based but will include a minimum of one day a week supporting infant feeding in a front‑facing role. Travel across the Calderdale region is required so access to personal transport and being a driver is essential in order to meet service needs. Expenses will be reimbursed.
You must have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily. You must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently. Good IT skills are also essential, and you must have good attention to detail.
* Working with and supporting Breastfeeding Peer Supporters to carry out their role.
* Managing Breastfeeding Peer Supporter rotas for community breastfeeding groups, hospital, phone support and the Facebook group.
* Supporting delivery of training and inductions for Breastfeeding Peer Supporters.
* Responding to referrals and signposting from health professionals into the service.
* Coordinate, collect and collate data from Breastfeeding Peer Supporters and service users in a timely manner, adhering to Locala data protection policies and processes.
Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check.
Closing date – 20/05/2026
Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.
Benefits
* Flexible working-We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work‑life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
* Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
* Refer a Friend Scheme – If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.
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