Job Description
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
