Complex Care Maternity Support Worker | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Complex Care Maternity Support Worker to join the Community Midwifery Team in Basildon. This role involves providing compassionate, high-quality care to vulnerable women and families during pregnancy and the postnatal period. The ideal candidate will coordinate with various services and act as a key contact for essential maternity information. This opportunity allows you to significantly impact maternal outcomes and support diverse community needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting midwives in delivering integrated maternity services during pregnancy and the postnatal period.
• Coordinating with community and hospital-based services to enhance care for women and their families.
• Acting as a key point of contact for advice and sign-posting.
• Providing information and education on infant feeding, antenatal and postnatal care.

Job description

Complex Care Maternity Support Worker – Community Midwifery

We have an exciting opportunity for a Complex Care Maternity Support Worker (MSW) to join our dedicated Community Midwifery Team, providing compassionate, high‑quality care to women and families in the Thurrock area.

The role is part of a multi‑disciplinary team and focuses on supporting vulnerable women and families, including those who may face language or cultural barriers to accessing maternity care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting midwives in delivering integrated maternity services during pregnancy and the postnatal period.
• Co‑ordinating with community and hospital‑based services to enhance care for women and their families.
• Acting as a key point of contact for advice and sign‑posting.
• Providing information and education on infant feeding, antenatal and postnatal care, maternal health during pregnancy, and navigating hospital‑based maternity services.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference to women and families in our community. We encourage you to apply if you are committed to improving maternal outcomes and supporting people with diverse needs.

Please note that there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.