Course Title: Helpers (Lambeth)
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: 02/11/2023
Course end date: 29/02/2023
Day and time of sessions: Thursdays 1:15 – 3:15pm – 12 x 2-hour sessions running over 4 months, starting November 2023 and finishing February 2024, with an initial supervision session for the newly qualified Helpers on 7 March 2024.
N.B. no sessions during Christmas & February half term school holidays.
- Wk 1 – 2 Nov 23
- Wk 2 – 9 Nov 23
———————- - Wk 3 – 23 Nov 23
- Wk 4 – 30 Nov 23
- Wk 5 – 7 Dec 23
- Wk 6 – 14 Dec 23
———————- - Wk 7 – 11 Jan 24
- Wk 8 – 18 Jan 24
- Wk 9 – 25 Jan 24
- Wk 10 – 1 Feb 24
- Wk 11 – 8 Feb 24
———————- - Wk 12 – 22 Feb 24
———————- - Initial supervision for newly qualified helpers (no creche): Thursday 7 March 1:15 – 3:15pm
Creche provided: Yes (training sessions only)
Assignments to be completed by: 29/02/2024
Course venue: Stockwell Children’s Centre, Burgoyne Road, SW9 9QJ
Closing date for applications: 15/10/2023 (extended from 10/10/2023)
Proposed interview date (if applicable): 18/10/2023 from 1:00-2:15pm, Stockwell Children’s Centre, Burgoyne Road, SW9 9QJ. 75 minute informal group interview / information session.
DBS required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information:
Course is suitable for mums who have breastfed and would like to train to volunteer as a BfN Helper (role description below).
Lambeth residents will be prioritised as the course is funded by Lambeth Early Action Partnership and Local Authority.
Upon qualifying, trainees have opportunities to volunteer at an online or face-to-face weekday support group or monthly walking group. Qualified trainees also attend ongoing supervision & learning once a month to maintain BfN registration.
How to apply:
If you are interested in being considered for this role please complete the online application form found at the link below.
If you have any questions about the course, voluntary role or application process, please email training@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk or telephone our HR Advisor on 0844 412 0995.