Best Start Practitioner - Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
23 hours per week
£26,147.16 per annum (pro rata)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, proactive, and efficient individual to join Healthworks to work as part of the Best Start pregnancy and breastfeeding support service.
About Us
Healthworks is a national award-winning charity working with disadvantaged local communities to tackle health inequalities and improve their health and wellbeing through social prescribing. Based in Newcastle, but working across the region for over 30 years, our patron is Professor Michael Marmot. Our work has been recognised by a King’s Fund/GSK award for our work improving the physical and mental health of people across the North East of England.
We work in partnership with NHS and Local Authority colleagues and communities in many sectors to devise cost effective solutions that secure sustainable health impacts for many conditions that inhibit quality of life.
The Role
You will;
- Provide information, and support around pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Deliver a range of sessions across the city for mothers, babies and their families including Breastfeeding Social Groups
- Work alongside our partnership organisations to give every child the best start in life
- Sign post families to the wider Family Partner offer within the area where appropriate
- Support volunteer involvement, particularly encouraging parents to engage with the local activities to enable them to have their say in how services are shaped and delivered.
- Provide relevant sessions using group work skills to encourage people to gain confidence, increase self-esteem and develop their skills
- Contribute to and support the programme of children and young people activities across the city
About You
You will be an enthusiastic individual, motivated to use your skills to make a real difference for our clients and families. You will be passionate about supporting the rights and needs for children and their families / carers.
The successful candidate will embrace and reflect the values upheld by Healthworks. Our commitment to tackling health inequalities is at the heart of everything we do.
Our Commitment
We know how important our team is to the amazing work that we do in our local communities. So in return we offer;
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Free membership to both our gyms
- Training and development opportunities
- The opportunity to work for a friendly and positive organisation that genuinely makes a difference to people’s lives.
We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We are committed to taking positive and proactive steps to ensure that we provide a safe and caring environment, free from discrimination for everyone.
Interested in applying?
To apply please download an application pack from Work for Us - Healthworks
If you would like to have a look around or an informal chat about the role please contact Jo Jackson or Stacey Nash on 0191 2641959
Closing Date: Midday 4 August 2026
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CV’s
Pay: From £26,147.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
