Job Description
Are you passionate about supporting new mothers and promoting breastfeeding? We’re currently recruiting an Infant Feeding Support Worker to join the Maternity Infant Feeding Team at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor. This is a fixed-term role until 31/03/2026, offering the opportunity to make a real difference in postnatal care. As an Infant Feeding Support Worker, you’ll provide breastfeeding support on the postnatal wards and assist the wider team with data collection and service delivery. If you’re flexible, empathetic, and hold a recognised breastfeeding support qualification, we encourage you to apply and help us deliver mother and baby-centred care across North Wales.
Your Role as an Infant Feeding Support Worker
The Infant Feeding Support Worker will play a key role in supporting mothers during the early postnatal period, helping them achieve their feeding goals. You will:
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Offer direct support with breastfeeding and infant feeding
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Work collaboratively with midwives and the Infant Feeding Team
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Contribute to data collection and service improvements
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Promote compassionate and evidence-based care on the postnatal ward
This is a vital position supporting mother and baby wellbeing during the first few days of life.
Skills Needed for the Infant Feeding Support Worker Role
To thrive as an Infant Feeding Support Worker, you must:
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Have experience supporting breastfeeding mothers
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Hold a recognised entry-level breastfeeding support qualification (e.g. ABM Mother Supporter, NCT Peer Supporter, BFN Helper)
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Demonstrate empathy, communication skills, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
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Ideally, possess further qualifications like Breastfeeding Counsellor certification
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Be comfortable with flexible working and assisting across different tasks, including data gathering
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications in Welsh are welcomed.
Why Join as an Infant Feeding Support Worker?
Working as an Infant Feeding Support Worker in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board means being part of the largest health organisation in Wales, with access to:
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A supportive, inclusive team culture
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A role aligned with values of compassion and quality care
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Professional development opportunities
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Engagement in mother-baby wellbeing initiatives
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Commitment to equality and diversity (Disability Confident Employer)
This secondment/fixed-term post requires manager approval if applying internally. Be part of a forward-thinking maternity care team today.
About Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
We provide care to a population of 700,000+ across North Wales. With over 17,000 staff and a £1.3 billion budget, we deliver integrated services covering primary care, mental health, community services, and acute hospital care. We are proud to support both English and Welsh-speaking applicants equally.
Contract End Date: 31/03/2026
Work Locations: Ysbyty Glan Clwyd & Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor
Employment Type: Fixed Term / Secondment