Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Support Worker

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic support worker to join the Maternity team. We are a small service with a very friendly team.We are looking for someone who has worked in a care giving role either in the private sector or in the NHS. Please be aware there is cleaning required in this role as well as personal care. There is also the opportunity to learn lots of clinical skills and specialise in certain areas of maternity care.You must be able to work nights, days and weekends and have a good attendance record.

Due to the very high number of applicants, please do not contact the maternity unit for further information about the post unless you are shortlisted for interview.

Please be aware that this role is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.

Main duties of the job

The main duties are varied and involve working closely with the midwifery team in the maternity unit. The successful candidate will carry out a wide range of tasks which support the maternity service including clinical skills, personalcare for women and advice about baby care and feeding.

There are opportunities to work in the community and to learn more specialist skills once you have completed your induction.There is also, a significant amount of cleaning rooms after women have laboured and given birth and when they have been discharged as well as changing beds and handing out meals.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

405-25-CS338MAT

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please the attached job description and person specification for further details - this will be explored at interview with you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please the attached job description and person specification for further details - this will be explored at interview with you.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

GCSEs or equivalent demonstrating literacy and numeracy.
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent or willingness to undertake level 2 functional skills) Certificates to be provided at interview.
Care Certificate or working towards

Desirable

Completion of a competency-based Workbook (MSW Passport), level 3 healthcare certificate or equivalent relevant experience
Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
IT literate

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
An understanding around basic requirements of care
Understanding the importance of the promotion of health and well-being

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

Professional appearance
Tactful and polite
Ability to communicate with all levels of staff
Ability to exchange factual information accurately
Ability to deal with sensitive situations
Patient and calm
Kind and compassionate
Open and approachable
Maintain and support team working and a positive culture
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Motivated
Positive and flexible approach
Understands limits of own responsibility
Willingness to learn new skills
Able to speak and write in English to undertake role

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

GCSEs or equivalent demonstrating literacy and numeracy.
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent or willingness to undertake level 2 functional skills) Certificates to be provided at interview.
Care Certificate or working towards

Desirable

Completion of a competency-based Workbook (MSW Passport), level 3 healthcare certificate or equivalent relevant experience
Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
IT literate

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
An understanding around basic requirements of care
Understanding the importance of the promotion of health and well-being

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

Professional appearance
Tactful and polite
Ability to communicate with all levels of staff
Ability to exchange factual information accurately
Ability to deal with sensitive situations
Patient and calm
Kind and compassionate
Open and approachable
Maintain and support team working and a positive culture
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Motivated
Positive and flexible approach
Understands limits of own responsibility
Willingness to learn new skills
Able to speak and write in English to undertake role

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

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