Community Infant Feeding Worker x 2

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Community Infant Feeding Worker to join our Health Improvement Team in the Healthy & Sustainable Communities Directorate at North Somerset Council. They are responsible for carrying out a range of activities to support members of the North Somerset Children & Young People’s Public Health Team by working within existing procedures and processes. Supporting the delivery of priority public health programmes; promoting health improvement activities to the public and partner services and providing general project support and evaluation of community-based Infant Feeding initiatives.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of several ad-hoc infant feeding projects in North Somerset communities and via social media. You will work alongside and support the valued activities of our team of volunteer Breastfeeding peer supporters, Children’s Centres/Family Hubs, Health Visitor & Midwifery Services and be supported by the North Somerset Public Health Infant Feeding Team.

The North Somerset Health & Wellbeing strategy includes specific actions to support the maintenance of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Gold accreditation in North Somerset. You will contribute to the planning & delivery of community support and gather feedback on our current support services which will inform future changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of Infant feeding initiatives in line with North Somerset Health & Wellbeing Strategy, North Somerset Council Corporate Plan and team plans.
• Use infant feeding experience to support feedback collection and impact evaluation
• Act as a community contact for service users, local businesses and public health providers across North somerset, including volunteers and local children’s centres
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, partners, and the public via face-to-face, digital, and social media platforms
• Support the development and delivery of infant feeding campaigns, ensuring accessible materials for partners and service users.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 1/2 day per month in the office

• Includes field workers who primarily work remotely.
• Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about infant feeding and is keen to contribute to the delivery and planning of community- based initiatives and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• Practical experience and skills of providing community-based infant feeding support to families.
• Have undertaken Infant Feeding training e.g. Breastfeeding Peer Support training
• Understanding of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Standards and supportive of providing families with evidence-based information to make their own infant feeding and care decisions.
• Experience of communicating electronically and verbally to a variety of audiences, including using social media, web-based and video communications. Experience of using Microsoft Office packages e.g. MS Teams.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of supporting campaigns and events to promote health improvement.
• Awareness and general understanding of public health and health inequalities, including national and local context.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Tamsyn Grant – Early Years Officer tamsyn.grant@n-somerset.gov.uk 07795 812046 or Jayne Worrall - Early Years Public Health Specialist, at jayne.worrall@n-somerset.gov.uk or 07584607223

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: Monday 15 September 2025.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.