Maternity Befriender (Health inequalities)

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Wakefield seeks a dedicated Maternity Befriender to enhance experiences for women and families during pregnancy. This role involves advocating for those facing health inequalities and delivering tailored midwifery support within both hospital and community settings. An ideal candidate will have qualifications in health, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to working with vulnerable populations. Join the team to make a significant difference every day.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a Health and Social Care setting.
• Ability to support women with complex clinical or social needs.
• Skill in establishing good interpersonal communications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of planned Midwifery care.
• Provide additional support for women and families.
• Engage in health promotion activities.

Skills

1-1 family centred care

Health promotion

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 in numeracy and literacy

Care Certificate

Vocational Level 3 qualification in a Health-related subject

Job description

Maternity Befriender (Health inequalities)

Are you dedicated to ensuring that women and their families have the best possible experience during their pregnancy and beyond?Are you a highly skilled, motivated Maternity Support Worker with a passion for promoting and safe and effective care for women with complex vulnerabilities in particular those from Inclusion health groups, teenage pregnant women and birthing people; those with learning difficulties in line with national recommendations?The maternity befriender will support the Midwifery team in the provision of optimum midwifery care, planned by a midwife to pregnant women, babies and families within the hospital /community setting.The overarching responsibilities are to support women and pregnant people who are at an increased risk of experiencing health inequalities. This includes but can be extended if the need is required., those form health inclusion groups, those with protected characteristics; those who live in in the top 10 % and 20% most deprived areas accessing maternity care. Act as an advocate for women and babies, liaise with maternity services and community groups to help women navigate the maternity system and integration into the community.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of a registrant, participate fully in the delivery of planned Midwifery care within the boundaries of your role which may include chaperoning of women, escorting/ transferring of women and providing 1-1 family centred care or caring for a group of women that require enhanced careHave the ability to organise their own daily workload, when delegatedWork flexibly following procedures, guidelines and best working practices within a confidential environmentTo provide additional support for women and families with complex clinical or social needs either in community/hospital settingTo support and assist women to achieve successful infant feeding in accordance with the local policies and guidelines, giving clear and consistent information.To actively be involved in health promotion including Smoking cessation, Breast feeding, bonding and emotional and mental health needsTo escalate concerns regarding the care of women, babies and families to the midwifeTo establish and maintain good interpersonal skills and communicate between team members women and familiesEnsuring information is communicated in appropriate language to ensure clear understandingBe aware of the needs of women in relation to their privacy and dignity and with regard to different cultures and religious beliefs.Create and maintain a safe, clean environment for women and visitors.Be flexible and willing to undertake additional training to meet changing service needs

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

• Level 2 in numeracy and literacy (or equivalent)
• Completed Care Certificate accredited by e-learning for healthcare – evidence of both theory and all practical elements of the skills for health 15 standards (training completed via e-learning only will not be accepted)
• Vocational Level 3 qualification in a Health-related subject regulated by OFQUAL
• For existing Mid Yorkshire staff evidence of Band 2 competency booklet completed
• Any new employees who can evidence competency of core clinical skills, as outlined above in the CSW /MSW Band 3 JD
• Experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting in a Band 2 role or equivalent

Person Specification

Qualifications

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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.