DBS0679 Infant Feeding Public Health Assistant

North Tyneside Council is seeking to recruit an Infant Feeding Public Health Assistant to work within the 0-19 Children's Public Health Service. The service is based in four localities in integrated teams across the borough.

The service was reaccredited in March 2023 with the UNICEF Baby Friendly Gold Award and is supported by a Specialist Infant Feeding Team.

A recent CQC inspection report, where the service was rated 'good' with 'outstanding' leadership, stated 'All those responsible for delivering care were committed to working collaboratively as a team to benefit children, young people, and their families. They supported each other to provide good care and communicated effectively with other agencies'.

This is your chance to work with an outstanding group of safeguarding and public health professionals. The service has close working relationships with the early help service, multiagency safeguarding hub (MASH), education, housing, primary care, midwifery services and sport and leisure which ensures good outcomes for families and provides positive working relationships for staff.

Do you have knowledge of basic infant feeding practices and experience of working with children and families?

The post holder will support the infant feeding specialist (IFS) and assist with a range of tasks including administrative work, breast pump loans, supporting families in their homes, delivering group sessions, and supporting the IFS with staff training.

The essential requirements of the post are GCSE Maths and English or equivalent; proven ability to work as part of a team; ability to plan and organise own workload; experience of working with children and families; knowledge of basic infant feeding practices; experience of delivering group sessions; ability to communicate effectively with local families in diverse communities; to meet the travel requirements of the post.

The 0-19 CPHS consists of five teams of Health Visitors, Public Health School Nurses, other professionally qualified nurses and midwives and a range of frontline workers.

Staff are provided with support and supervision from the Nurse Manager throughout their probationary period and beyond and have access to an identified supervisor.

Support and supervision will be provided to assist the postholder to carry out their duties and maintain professional development.

• Access to NHS or Local Government Pension Schemes.


• A generous annual leave allowance, which increases with service, plus bank holidays.


• Professional membership of iHV and/or SAPHNA.


• Agile Working supported by smart phone/laptop and access to technology such as Microsoft Teams and SystmOne.


• Access to Occupational Health services including physiotherapy and counselling.


• Our Employee Assistance programme which includes a telephone helpline and extensive online resources for support and advice.


• Discounted membership of fitness and wellbeing centres, including 5 gyms.


• The Benefits Plus Scheme enabling salary sacrifice for additional annual leave; Childcare Vouchers; Car Leasing; Cycle to Work scheme.


The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an Enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be required.

North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business.