Community Maternity Support Worker - Bassetlaw

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT; Worksop; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organisation in Yorkshire is seeking a Community Maternity Support Worker to provide essential care for mothers and their babies. This role involves home visits and supporting midwives in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Suitable candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in a health-related field and previous care experience. The position offers personal development and a supportive training environment.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 12 months experience of working in a care setting providing personal care.
• Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues.
• Experience of working in a maternity setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in maternal and baby routine care.
• Conduct home visits for community role.
• Provide care to babies requiring extra monitoring under midwifery direction.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team working

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health related subject or equivalent

GCSE Maths & English grade C or above/Grade 4 or equivalent

Job description

Go back Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Community Maternity Support Worker - Bassetlaw

The closing date is 05 October 2025

We are looking for Community Maternity Support Workers.

Community roles will require a valid UK driving licence and use of a car.

It is expected that you will participate in the following:

• Maternal and Baby routine care
• Maternal and Baby observations
• Home visits for Community role
• Maternal and baby blood sampling
• Infant feeding in line with BFI
• Babies requiring additional needs - you will be expected to work alongside/under the direction of a midwife to provide care to babies requiring extra monitoring and specialist care. This involves multi-disciplinary working therefore excellent communication skills must be demonstrated

Main duties of the job

This unique opportunity is ideal for individuals who are keen to embrace a new challenge and expand their knowledge and skills in a specialist area.

The midwifery team is a fast paced busy environment to work in and you will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of care whilst maintaining a safe, efficient environment.

Although the role can be challenging, it will provide excellent personal development opportunities and job satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for those that have an NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification in a health related subject and hold Maths and English GCSE grade C and above/ grade 4 or above or equivalent.

It is essential that you have the ability to work independently and under supervision. Good interpersonal and organisational skills are essential for this post.

The successful applicant will be given specialist training and induction from the midwifery education team and support from enthusiastic and dedicated midwives.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please follow the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• 12 months experience of working in a care setting providing personal care
• Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues
• Experience of working in a maternity setting
• Experience of supporting junior staff or trainees

Qualifications & Training

• NVQ Level 2 in Health related subject or equivalent experience
• Care Certificate or have worked within care prior to 2015
• GCSE Maths & English grade C or above/Grade 4 OR equivalent i.e. Functional skills level 2
• Agree to undertake the Band 3 Maternity Support Worker Competency Booklet
• UK Driving License
• NVQ level 3 in a health related subject
• Ability to undertake a range of clinical skills - See Appendix (work area specific)
• IT systems i.e. K2

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Be able to demonstrate good communication skills and multi-disciplinary team working
• Well-motivated, genuine desire to care for people and ability to manage self
• Must be able to work within a team. Support and assist in the safe and effective delivery service provision
• Able to manage and prioritise own workload
• Ability to record and report relevant information regarding patient needs and assist in the formulation of their care planning

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 name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearPro Rata Per Annum