Compassionate Maternity Care Assistant - Band 3

VerseOne Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon is recruiting a Band 3 Maternity Care Assistant to support women, birthing people, babies and families across the maternity pathway on a fixed-term 12-month contract.

Working with midwives and the wider team you will provide hands-on care, assist with observations, maintain clean clinical areas and help with emotional support during antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. The role includes a 37.5 hour week on a 24/7 rota.

Qualifications

• evidence of extended skills - neonatal obs/ blood samples
• maternal observations / escalation

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of registered midwives to support safe, high-quality, and compassionate care for women, birthing people, babies, and families throughout antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care.
• Provide hands-on personal care, including assistance with hygiene, mobility, and comfort needs.
• Assist with routine observations such as temperature, pulse, and respiration, reporting any concerns promptly to a midwife or senior member of staff.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and adherence to infection prevention and control standards.
• Offer emotional support and reassurance to women and families, helping to create a calm, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Contribute to effective teamwork by communicating clearly with colleagues, participating in handovers, and supporting safe patient flow.
• Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding, confidentiality, manual handling, and infection control.
• Engage in training and continuous professional development to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills relevant to maternity care.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, audits, and service development activities as required.
• Work as part of a 24/7 maternity service on a rota basis, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Enable midwives to focus on complex clinical responsibilities by delivering essential care and support tasks within the maternity team.

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon is recruiting a Band 3 Maternity Care Assistant to support women, birthing people, babies and families across the maternity pathway on a fixed-term 12-month contract.

Working with midwives and the wider team you will provide hands-on care, assist with observations, maintain clean clinical areas and help with emotional support during antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. The role includes a 37.5 hour week on a 24/7 rota.