Job overview

Join our forward-thinking Infant Feeding Team and make a real difference in the lives of children and families! 

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join our forward-thinking Infant Feeding Team.

As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding while ensuring adherence to UNICEF Baby Friendly standards across the Early Start 0-19 Health Visiting Service.

In this role, you will provide tailored, individual support and information to families, assisting them regardless of how they choose to feed their baby.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of primary school-aged children through height and weight checks for reception and year six children as part of the National Child Measurement Programme

Important Note: 

Visa Sponsorship: Please note, this role does not offer visa sponsorship and due to budget constraints, we are unable to sponsor visas. As such, applicants requiring visa renewal or who are on visas that require renewal upon expiration are not eligible for this position. 

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities: 

Provide expert guidance and support for breastfeeding and infant feeding in line with best practice and UNICEF Baby Friendly standards. 

Deliver health and wellbeing support to primary school children, including carrying out height and weight checks as part of the National Child Measurement Programme. 

Work closely with families to promote healthy lifestyle choices and achieve positive health outcomes. 

Be proactive and self-motivated, managing your workload independently and effectively. 

Ideal Candidates: 

Applicants should have an NVQ3 qualification in a relevant field (or equivalent experience). 

Strong knowledge of current best practices in infant and breastfeeding support is essential. 

Previous experience working with children and families, particularly in providing infant feeding support, promoting health outcomes, or working in a school/nursery setting, is highly desirable. 

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage their time and workload effectively

If you are passionate about infant feeding support and making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
 
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.
 
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
 
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.