About us NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood. While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online. Job Title: Kent Infant Feeding Project Coordinator Contract/Job type: Fixed term to 1st January 2029 Contract Type: Full time Hours per week: 35 hours per week Location: Home based with travel around the Kent region Salary: £24,500 FTE Closing date: Sunday 9th November 2025 Interview date: Interviews will be conducted week commencing 17th November 2025 About the role Join our passionate team and contribute to the meaningful work that transforms the love of parents and families. The Kent Infant Feeding Project Coordinator role is vital in the delivery of community Infant Feeding Peer Support within the region. Offering support to the infant feeding peer supporters and project team, ensuring the service runs efficiently and effectively and leading on the delivery of the post discharge contacts to families within Kent. Your role will include: Extensively advertise service and recruit volunteering opportunities using a variety of platforms including social media and locally. Provide clear guidance and information to potential volunteers on the roles, responsibilities and training requirements. Have a good understanding of each of the regions within the projects the community groups and the hospitals in which our staff and volunteers offer support. Collate and enter all information as and when necessary, into the Kent Infant Feeding database to ensure service users are registered on the system and touch points with the service users are logged. Attend meetings relevant to safeguarding duties to ensure effective and informed practice, responding to and supporting safeguarding concerns. To work on safeguarding cases as and when required. About you Have a passion for breastfeeding and ensuring every family in Kent has accessible support. Working with families from diverse backgrounds. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to create rapport with a range of people. Experience of data collection and performing accurate data entry Have knowledge of the local perinatal services and communities within the Kent area. Our Benefits What we offer you We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth: 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) Pension matched up to 5% Flexible working options to suite your lifestyle Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting Life Assurance for peace of mind Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts Blue Light discount card At NCT, we re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know we re here to support you. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special! How to apply Visit our website for details on how to apply
Oct 28, 2025
Full time
About us NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood. While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online. Job Title: Kent Infant Feeding Project Coordinator Contract/Job type: Fixed term to 1st January 2029 Contract Type: Full time Hours per week: 35 hours per week Location: Home based with travel around the Kent region Salary: £24,500 FTE Closing date: Sunday 9th November 2025 Interview date: Interviews will be conducted week commencing 17th November 2025 About the role Join our passionate team and contribute to the meaningful work that transforms the love of parents and families. The Kent Infant Feeding Project Coordinator role is vital in the delivery of community Infant Feeding Peer Support within the region. Offering support to the infant feeding peer supporters and project team, ensuring the service runs efficiently and effectively and leading on the delivery of the post discharge contacts to families within Kent. Your role will include: Extensively advertise service and recruit volunteering opportunities using a variety of platforms including social media and locally. Provide clear guidance and information to potential volunteers on the roles, responsibilities and training requirements. Have a good understanding of each of the regions within the projects the community groups and the hospitals in which our staff and volunteers offer support. Collate and enter all information as and when necessary, into the Kent Infant Feeding database to ensure service users are registered on the system and touch points with the service users are logged. Attend meetings relevant to safeguarding duties to ensure effective and informed practice, responding to and supporting safeguarding concerns. To work on safeguarding cases as and when required. About you Have a passion for breastfeeding and ensuring every family in Kent has accessible support. Working with families from diverse backgrounds. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to create rapport with a range of people. Experience of data collection and performing accurate data entry Have knowledge of the local perinatal services and communities within the Kent area. Our Benefits What we offer you We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth: 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) Pension matched up to 5% Flexible working options to suite your lifestyle Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting Life Assurance for peace of mind Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts Blue Light discount card At NCT, we re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know we re here to support you. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special! How to apply Visit our website for details on how to apply
About us NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood. While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online. Job Title: North-West Kent Infant Feeding Regional Lead Contract: Fixed term to 1st January 2029 Contract Type: Part time Hours per week: 28 hours per week Location: Kent community based, including Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale Salary: £27,000 FTE Closing date: Thursday 4th November Interview date: Interviews will be conducted week commencing 10th November About the role Join our passionate team and contribute to the meaningful work that transforms the love of parents and families. The North-West Kent Infant Feeding Regional Lead is a vital role that will ensure the smooth delivery of the NCT Infant Feeing Peer Support service within their region. Building strong relationships with local stakeholders to embed NCT peer support within the Infant Feeding referral pathway. Your role will include: Providing line management and support to the NCT Infant Feeding Peer Support staff and volunteer team within your region. Engage with underrepresented communities through networking with other local organisations. Working with and supporting peer supporters to carry out their role. Managing peer support rotas for place based community support within your region. Responding to referrals and signposting to health professionals as and where required. About you Have a passion for breastfeeding and ensuring every family in Kent has accessible support. Have experience in motivating teams and managing volunteers Experience of working alongside health professions. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus. Have worked within or have knowledge of the local perinatal services and communities within the North-West Kent area. Our Benefits What we offer you We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth: 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) Pension matched up to 5% Flexible working options to suite your lifestyle Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting Life Assurance for peace of mind Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts Blue Light discount card At NCT, we re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know we re here to support you. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special! How to apply Visit our website for details on how to apply
Oct 27, 2025
Full time
About us NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood. While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online. Job Title: North-West Kent Infant Feeding Regional Lead Contract: Fixed term to 1st January 2029 Contract Type: Part time Hours per week: 28 hours per week Location: Kent community based, including Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale Salary: £27,000 FTE Closing date: Thursday 4th November Interview date: Interviews will be conducted week commencing 10th November About the role Join our passionate team and contribute to the meaningful work that transforms the love of parents and families. The North-West Kent Infant Feeding Regional Lead is a vital role that will ensure the smooth delivery of the NCT Infant Feeing Peer Support service within their region. Building strong relationships with local stakeholders to embed NCT peer support within the Infant Feeding referral pathway. Your role will include: Providing line management and support to the NCT Infant Feeding Peer Support staff and volunteer team within your region. Engage with underrepresented communities through networking with other local organisations. Working with and supporting peer supporters to carry out their role. Managing peer support rotas for place based community support within your region. Responding to referrals and signposting to health professionals as and where required. About you Have a passion for breastfeeding and ensuring every family in Kent has accessible support. Have experience in motivating teams and managing volunteers Experience of working alongside health professions. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus. Have worked within or have knowledge of the local perinatal services and communities within the North-West Kent area. Our Benefits What we offer you We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth: 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) Pension matched up to 5% Flexible working options to suite your lifestyle Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting Life Assurance for peace of mind Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts Blue Light discount card At NCT, we re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know we re here to support you. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special! How to apply Visit our website for details on how to apply
About us NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood. While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online. Job Title: West Kent Infant Feeding Regional Lead Contract: Fixed term to 1st January 2029 Contract type: Part time Hours per week: 28 hours per week Location: Kent community based, including covering Maidstone, Malling, Seven Oaks, Tonbridge & Tonbridge Wells Salary: £27,000 FTE Closing date: Thursday 4th November Interview date: Interviews will be conducted week commencing 10th November About the role Join our passionate team and contribute to the meaningful work that transforms the love of parents and families. The West Kent Infant Feeding Regional Lead is a vital role that will ensure the smooth delivery of the NCT Infant Feeing Peer Support service within their region. Building strong relationships with local stakeholders to embed NCT peer support within the Infant Feeding referral pathway. Your role will include: Providing line management and support to the NCT Infant Feeding Peer Support staff and volunteer team within your region. Engage with underrepresented communities through networking with other local organisations. Working with and supporting peer supporters to carry out their role. Managing peer support rotas for place-based community support within your region. Responding to referrals and signposting to health professionals as and where required. About you Have a passion for breastfeeding and ensuring every family in Kent has accessible support. Have experience in motivating teams and managing volunteers Experience of working alongside health professions. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus. Have worked within or have knowledge of the local perinatal services and communities within the West Kent area. Our Benefits What we offer you We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth: 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) Pension matched up to 5% Flexible working options to suite your lifestyle Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting Life Assurance for peace of mind Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts Blue Light discount card At NCT, we re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know we re here to support you. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special! How to apply Visit our website for details on how to apply
Oct 27, 2025
Full time
About us NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood. While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online. Job Title: West Kent Infant Feeding Regional Lead Contract: Fixed term to 1st January 2029 Contract type: Part time Hours per week: 28 hours per week Location: Kent community based, including covering Maidstone, Malling, Seven Oaks, Tonbridge & Tonbridge Wells Salary: £27,000 FTE Closing date: Thursday 4th November Interview date: Interviews will be conducted week commencing 10th November About the role Join our passionate team and contribute to the meaningful work that transforms the love of parents and families. The West Kent Infant Feeding Regional Lead is a vital role that will ensure the smooth delivery of the NCT Infant Feeing Peer Support service within their region. Building strong relationships with local stakeholders to embed NCT peer support within the Infant Feeding referral pathway. Your role will include: Providing line management and support to the NCT Infant Feeding Peer Support staff and volunteer team within your region. Engage with underrepresented communities through networking with other local organisations. Working with and supporting peer supporters to carry out their role. Managing peer support rotas for place-based community support within your region. Responding to referrals and signposting to health professionals as and where required. About you Have a passion for breastfeeding and ensuring every family in Kent has accessible support. Have experience in motivating teams and managing volunteers Experience of working alongside health professions. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus. Have worked within or have knowledge of the local perinatal services and communities within the West Kent area. Our Benefits What we offer you We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth: 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) Pension matched up to 5% Flexible working options to suite your lifestyle Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting Life Assurance for peace of mind Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts Blue Light discount card At NCT, we re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know we re here to support you. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special! How to apply Visit our website for details on how to apply
About us NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood. While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online. Job Title: Kent Infant Feeding Peer Supporter Contract: Fixed term to 1st January 2029 Contract type: Part time Hours per week: 16 hours per week Location: Community based with travel around Maidstone, Malling, Seven Oaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells. Salary: £24,500 FTE Closing date: Sunday 16th November 2025 Interview date: Interviews will be conducted week commencing 24th November 2025 About the role Join our passionate team and contribute to the meaningful work that transforms the love of parents and families. The Kent Infant Feeding Peer Supporter role is vital in the delivery of community Infant Feeding Peer Support within the region. Offering support face to face within the community, family hubs, local hospitals, within families homes and virtually via social media platforms, phone and video calls. Your role will include: To provide breastfeeding and infant feeding peer support to parents and. Support in delivering inductions and offer shadowing for volunteer peer supporters. To attend regular supervision/support sessions. Collecting data as and when required including case studies and narrative of work with the communities. Attend meetings relevant to safeguarding duties to ensure effective and informed practice, responding to and supporting safeguarding concerns. About you Trained NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter or equivalent with appropriate experience, or willing to train. Have a passion for breastfeeding and ensuring every family in Kent has accessible support. Experience of working with families from diverse backgrounds. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to create rapport with a range of people. Have knowledge of the local perinatal services and communities within the Kent area. Our Benefits What we offer you We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth: 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) Pension matched up to 5% Flexible working options to suite your lifestyle Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting Life Assurance for peace of mind Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts Blue Light discount card At NCT, we re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know we re here to support you. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special! How to apply Visit our website for details on how to apply
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
About us NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood. While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online. Job Title: Kent Infant Feeding Peer Supporter Contract: Fixed term to 1st January 2029 Contract type: Part time Hours per week: 16 hours per week Location: Community based with travel around Maidstone, Malling, Seven Oaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells. Salary: £24,500 FTE Closing date: Sunday 16th November 2025 Interview date: Interviews will be conducted week commencing 24th November 2025 About the role Join our passionate team and contribute to the meaningful work that transforms the love of parents and families. The Kent Infant Feeding Peer Supporter role is vital in the delivery of community Infant Feeding Peer Support within the region. Offering support face to face within the community, family hubs, local hospitals, within families homes and virtually via social media platforms, phone and video calls. Your role will include: To provide breastfeeding and infant feeding peer support to parents and. Support in delivering inductions and offer shadowing for volunteer peer supporters. To attend regular supervision/support sessions. Collecting data as and when required including case studies and narrative of work with the communities. Attend meetings relevant to safeguarding duties to ensure effective and informed practice, responding to and supporting safeguarding concerns. About you Trained NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter or equivalent with appropriate experience, or willing to train. Have a passion for breastfeeding and ensuring every family in Kent has accessible support. Experience of working with families from diverse backgrounds. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to create rapport with a range of people. Have knowledge of the local perinatal services and communities within the Kent area. Our Benefits What we offer you We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth: 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) Pension matched up to 5% Flexible working options to suite your lifestyle Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting Life Assurance for peace of mind Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts Blue Light discount card At NCT, we re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know we re here to support you. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special! How to apply Visit our website for details on how to apply
