Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for driven and motivated Maternity Care assistants to join our Maternity Team working in the community setting in our commuity midwifery teams.
You will be supported and welcomed into your role and we are keen to develop our staff to deliver exceptional care to the families of County Durham and Darlington
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a community based Maternity Support Worker who is committed and passionate in providing care during a woman's maternity journey in both home and hospital settings. This important role will include caring for women, birthing people and their families throughout the antenatal and postnatal period and will include working alongside the midwifery team to provide education, support and care to mums and babies in the community setting. Safety of our women and babies is paramount, and so we are looking for caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic staff members to join our Team.
As a member of the community team you will be expected to work independently at times and will be required to travel around the area to visit families in a range of settings.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for staff members who are keen to develop their skills and knowledge, with many opportunities that are on the horizon at CDDFT. It is an exciting time to be a part of our Maternity family!
You will be well supported by our staff members, who are committed to quality and improvement in care. We are certain there is a role you will enjoy at CDDFT Maternity.
The role of community Maternity Care Assistant includes supporting with the day to day running of the community team, including administrative duties, therefore knowledge of computer skills is desirable. You will be visiting patients in both clinic settings and in their own homes to provide a range of antenatal and postnatal support, including infant feeding support. You will also be involved in parent education and discussions on health promotion, with a strong focus on the Public Health Agenda.
Key skills include to being a good team player, committed, kind, approachable, dependable and reliable. Practical skills would include being able to take manual Blood Pressures and venepuncture skills. An understanding of the key public health messages around smoking, health lifestyle in pregnancy and infant feeding knowledge would be desirable.
A full driving license or the ability to travel is essential for this role as you will be working independently at times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for staff members who are keen to develop their skills and knowledge, with many opportunities that are on the horizon at CDDFT. It is an exciting time to be a part of our Maternity family!
You will be well supported by our staff members, who are committed to quality and improvement in care. We are certain there is a role you will enjoy at CDDFT Maternity.
The role of community Maternity Care Assistant includes supporting with the day to day running of the community team, including administrative duties, therefore knowledge of computer skills is desirable. You will be visiting patients in both clinic settings and in their own homes to provide a range of antenatal and postnatal support, including infant feeding support. You will also be involved in parent education and discussions on health promotion, with a strong focus on the Public Health Agenda.
Key skills include to being a good team player, committed, kind, approachable, dependable and reliable. Practical skills would include being able to take manual Blood Pressures and venepuncture skills. An understanding of the key public health messages around smoking, health lifestyle in pregnancy and infant feeding knowledge would be desirable.
A full driving license or the ability to travel is essential for this role as you will be working independently at times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of
- English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Willing to take and record patient
- observations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
- Understanding of the role of HCSW.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Special Reuirements
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal
- skills.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work
- environment and respond to change.
Desirable
- Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills.
- Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of
- English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Willing to take and record patient
- observations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
- Understanding of the role of HCSW.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Special Reuirements
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal
- skills.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work
- environment and respond to change.
Desirable
- Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills.
- Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
