Community Maternity Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

Join us at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust and be part of our exciting maternity transformation journey. We are seeking dedicated Maternity Support Workers (MSWs) to provide high-quality care for mothers, birthing people, and babies. This role is working with our community midwives to provide breastfeeding support, administrative tasks, postnatal care for mothers and babies. Your role will encompass a variety of tasks focused on, administration, and personal care, working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to ensure the wellbeing of our patients. We are looking for MSWs that will put women and their families first and deliver a safe quality service, ensuring The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is the preferred place of birth as well as the preferred place of employment. If you believe you have the energy, drive, talent and skillset to come and join our team then apply online today! This role involves providing care in clinics and patients homes and therefore a driving license and access to a car is essential  

Main duties of the job

Providing direct care to women, birthing people, and their families under the guidance of registered practitioners. Assisting with assessments of healthcare needs and executing delegated responsibilities from the midwife. Executing care tasks for women, birthing people, and babies as part of routine care, following appropriate training. If you have the passion, skills, and commitment to prioritise the needs of women and their families, and to contribute to a safe and preferred birthing experience at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, we invite you to apply online today. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of our patients. The post is advertised as a Band 3 role subject to the following: • successfully completing the care certification within the six month probationary period of employment, during which you will be paid Band 2 or • providing a copy of your completed care certificate which has been reviewed during the recruitment process and determined as meeting the accepted standard Upon successful completion (or accepted evidence) of the Care Certification and completion of the probationary period of employment, you will be promoted to NHS AFC Band 3 Failure to complete the Care Certification within this timeframe may result in termination of employment

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description for full details and main responsibilities of the Maternity Support Worker role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Math or equivalent
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Completed care certificate
• Skills passport

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience working within health or social care setting
• Good attendance record

Desirable

• N/A

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Herts & Essex Community Hospital

Bishop's Stortford

Hertfordshire

CM23 5JH

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)