Maternity Support Worker - Community
The closing date is 22 April 2026
Job summary
The successful applicant will be working alongside the community midwifery team to deliver high quality and safe care for women and families living in Sandwell and West Birmingham.
Harnessing ambition, investment, commitment and the contribution of our people, our vision is to be the UK's best integrated care provider. We're already on our way to achieving this. We've trebled our training budget, enhanced the way we recognise our people and are constructing career pathway frameworks.
If you do not hold Level 2 Direct Care qualification, you will be required to undertake this on commencement of employment.
Main duties of the job
As a Maternity Support Worker, you would be delivering high quality care to women and their families within the Sandwell and West Birmingham Area and working closely with new mum's and their babies. This will include travelling between our hospitals including the beautiful flagship hospital the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, GP Clinics, Children's Centre's and families' homes therefore a car driver is essential.
Applicants will be expected to work independently whilst remaining under the supervision of midwives. This will include breastfeeding support, phlebotomy, providing care for new mothers and their babies during the postnatal period, supporting midwives in antenatal clinics, undertaking neonatal bloods spot test and performing weight checks for babies. Applicants at times will be required to cover the receptions at our various maternity hubs. You will also be required to work with electronic maternity records and be responsible for clinical stock and equipment.
Ideally applicants must have prior experience within a maternity setting. There are many opportunities for career development such as apprenticeships and in house training. You will be exposed to a broad range of skills and training opportunities at the Trust and further progression can be discussed at your annual appraisal meetings with your Team Leader.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted
08 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
381-WC-7632992
Job locations
SWB NHS Trust
Hallam Street
West Bromwich
B71 4HJ
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust
Hallam Street
West Bromwich
B71 4HJ
Employer's website
https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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