Maternity Support Worker

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Maternity Support Worker to join our midwifery teams across inpatient wards, the delivery suite, triage or antenatal clinic. You will assist and work with midwives and the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, holistic care for mothers and newborns.

The post requires Level 3 qualifications and a commitment to ongoing professional development, with responsibilities under direct or indirect supervision of the midwife and a

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
• Care certificate.
• Commitment to undertake in house training with successful completion within 1 year of appointment.
• Foundation Degree Maternity Pathway.
• Previous experience of working with members of the public.
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
• Understanding of Safeguarding issues.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially.
• Formal maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centre.
• Experience of using hospital patient record system.
• Experience of providing high quality care.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Skills

Prioritise workload

Work without direct supervision

Professional boundaries

Escalation of concerns

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Care certificate

In-house training commitment

Foundation Degree Maternity Pathway

Job description

Maternity Support Worker

We are looking for Maternity Support Workers to join our midwifery teams working within our inpatient wards, delivery suite, Triage or antenatal clinic. The primary role of a Maternity Support Worker is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and wider multidisciplinary team: in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to care.

The closing date is 28 September 2026

Level 3 qualification in Health Care, GCSEs or equivalent and care certificate.

The midwife is ultimately responsible for the care of the mother and her new-born(s), and it is under the direct or indirect supervision of the midwife that the MSW assists with and provides clinical care following completion of any relevant or appropriate training.

The post holder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies, support will be given to employees to further develop their skills and explore pathways for progression where appropriate.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world‑leading neo‑natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family‑centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
• Care certificate
• Commitment to undertake in house training with successful completion within 1 year of appointment
• Foundation Degree Maternity Pathway

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience of working with members of the public
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Understanding of Safeguarding issues
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues
• Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially
• Formal maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centre
• Experience of using hospital patient record system
• Experience of providing high quality care
• Evidence of continuing professional development

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
• Able to identify when to escalation issues/concerns

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.

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearper annum / pro rata