Community Maternity Support Worker

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Torquay is seeking a Community Maternity Support Worker with an existing NVQ 3 qualification. The role involves supporting mothers and babies with tasks such as venepuncture and newborn testing, while working within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have experience in maternity care and be capable of providing educational support to new parents. This position is set in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

Excellent quality of life

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive and compassionate team

Qualifications

• Experience working in a maternity unit (desirable).
• Breast feeding training (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assist in provision of high-quality care to mothers and babies.
• Support new parents and offer parent education.
• Perform venepuncture and newborn blood-spot tests.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team respecting confidentiality.
• Report any deviations from normal parameters to registered midwife.
• Carry out additional tasks delegated by the registered midwife.
• Ensure safe care in line with Trust procedures.

Skills

Mentoring

Manual dexterity

IT skills

Understanding confidentiality

Education

Level 3 NVQ / Apprenticeship or equivalent

Level 2 safeguarding children training

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Community Maternity Support Worker with an existing NVQ 3 (or equivalent) qualification to work within a community midwifery team based in Torquay, providing cross‑cover to other midwifery teams in Torbay and South Devon.

The role supports integrated midwifery service with safe, evidence‑based care to women and families. Duties include clinical activities, administration, housekeeping and liaison with midwives. Tasks: new parent support, education, feeding support, venepuncture and newborn blood‑spot testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in provision of high‑quality care to mothers and babies.
• Support new parents, offer parent education and feeding support.
• Perform venepuncture and carry out newborn blood‑spot tests.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team (Health Visitors, GP, Children’s Centres) respecting confidentiality.
• Report any deviations from normal parameters to the registered midwife.
• Carry out additional tasks delegated by the registered midwife after appropriate training.
• Ensure safe care in line with Trust procedures, standards and policies.

Qualifications & Training

• Level 3 NVQ / Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Level 2 safeguarding children training.
• Experience working in a maternity unit (desirable).
• Breast feeding training (desirable).

Essential Skills

• Ability to act as mentor to MSWs recruited into service.
• Manual dexterity to undertake venepuncture.
• IT skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality, health & safety and accurate record‑keeping.

Benefits

Work in a beautiful part of the UK with excellent quality of life and work‑life balance. Enjoy our inclusive, compassionate team and opportunities for innovation and professional development.

Contact

For informal enquiries please contact Carolyn Balouza by phone [phone] or email [e-mail]. The role is not eligible for UK Home Office Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.