Peer Family Supporter

The post holder will provide a high standard of information and support to children and their families in a range of settings (home, communities, Family Hubs and groups etc.) The post holder, following appropriate training will work with appropriate supervision to undertake a range of tasks and group delivery. The role supports emotional wellbeing, parent-infant relationships and attachment, building relationships, providing person-centred approaches, empowering families and building confidence in the First 1001 Critical Days.

Ø To support parents, carers, children/young people and their families with low level issues around infant feeding, managing emotional health, or general areas of concern.

Ø To support parent/infant relationships and promote sensitive and attuned parenting to develop secure attachments.

Ø Increase confidence, community integration and improve wellbeing through coordination of activities available across the partnership for example, Stay and Play groups, wellbeing walks, and packages of care.

Ø Provide parenting support, through home learning, supporting child development, speech and language, child accident prevention and school readiness.

Ø Support with the Joint delivery family Hub Programmes, and national evidence-based programmes.

Ø Support the development of peer-led parenting groups.

Ø Support with the Joint delivery family Hub Programmes, and national evidence-based programmes.

Ø Support with addressing food insecurity; Healthy Start initiatives; Fun and Food initiatives; reducing isolation within communities and promoting of SEND peer support groups.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We Offer Colleagues

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please Note

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Angela Duffy Job title: Specialist Health Visitor PIMH Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 07392194071