Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Maternity Support Worker

This job is now closed

Job summary

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL NOT BE SPONSORED. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are seeking staff to join our team as Maternity Support Workers. This role is at the frontline of a family's journey through pregnancy, childbirth and the first few days of birth.

Full time or part time hours are available

Main duties of the job

Maternity Support Workers provide direct delivery of clinical care to all women and babies accessing maternity services Under the direction of the midwife; they will manage their own time effectively whilst prioritising the care needs of the women and their babies.

The post is rotational and the employee will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working. These settings include antenatal, postnatal and intrapartum inpatient care. They will also be required to undertake routine clerical duties, completing Trust documentation relevant to the department.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,883 to £26,958 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

252-7122475

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

oGCSE Maths and English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
oCommitment to undertake completion of Care Certificate

Desirable

oNVQ level 3 in health care
oRCM "maternity support worker course- Preparation to care: Fit for Practice.
oEvidence of CPD

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal
oAbility to work with minimum supervision and on own initiative
oIT literate

Desirable

oAbility to perform venepuncture
oHave updated knowledge in Breastfeeding support
oKnowledge of child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse and working with women with special needs

Experience

Desirable

oPrevious experience of working within a maternity setting
oPrevious experience as a Healthcare Support Worker
oExperience of providing personal care, for example care for pressure areas, hair, nails and oral hygiene

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

oGCSE Maths and English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
oCommitment to undertake completion of Care Certificate

Desirable

oNVQ level 3 in health care
oRCM "maternity support worker course- Preparation to care: Fit for Practice.
oEvidence of CPD

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal
oAbility to work with minimum supervision and on own initiative
oIT literate

Desirable

oAbility to perform venepuncture
oHave updated knowledge in Breastfeeding support
oKnowledge of child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse and working with women with special needs

Experience

Desirable

oPrevious experience of working within a maternity setting
oPrevious experience as a Healthcare Support Worker
oExperience of providing personal care, for example care for pressure areas, hair, nails and oral hygiene

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)