Arabic-speaking Maternity Link Support Worker

Birmingham Women’s and Children; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Local Maternity & Neonatal System Support Worker to work in the community, focusing on women and families from ethnic minorities. The role centres on outreach, support, and health promotion in a female patient environment.

You will collaborate with midwifery teams and local partners, provide tailored support, and help implement care bundles and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at a minimum grade C or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health Care or equivalent qualification.
• Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 4 language qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work with Community Midwifery Teams and local organisations to build wraparound care in a community setting.
• Provide individualised support to women and families, especially those from ethnic minority backgrounds.
• Collaborate with Smoking Cessation and wellbeing services to deliver health messages in community settings.
• Travel as required; driving to hospital trusts is a core component of the role (90% travel).

Skills

Arabic speaking

Arabic reading

Reliable and punctual

Flexible hours

Education

GCSE Maths & English at C or equivalent

NVQ 3 in Health Care or equivalent

Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting qualification

NVQ level 4 language qualification or equivalent

Job description

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Local Maternity & Neonatal System Support Worker to work in the community, focusing on women and families from ethnic minorities. The role centres on outreach, support, and health promotion in a female patient environment.

You will collaborate with midwifery teams and local partners, provide tailored support, and help implement care bundles and wellbeing initiatives.