Maternity support worker

NHS; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A trusted healthcare provider in Dartford is seeking a committed Maternity Support Worker for a part-time, permanent position. The role involves providing clinical care and support to women and babies in a maternity setting, managing documentation, and assisting midwives. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in healthcare and excellent communication skills. This position entails routine observations and direct support during clinical procedures. A passion for maternity care and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grade A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2.
• NVQ Level 3 in healthcare.
• Commitment to undertake and complete care certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission and discharge of women and babies.
• Ensure clinical documentation is accurately updated.
• Perform routine maternal observations.
• Support women during clinical procedures.
• Maintain stock supplies and report incidents accurately.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT literate

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Knowledge of professional issues

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade A-C

NVQ Level 3 in healthcare

Commitment to undertake care certificate

Job description

Job summary

Please Note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Once trained and deemed competent the Maternity Support worker will provide direct delivery of clinical care to all women and babies accessing maternity services.

Under the direction of the midwife, they will manage their own time effectively whilst prioritising the care needs of the women and their babies.

The post is based within the antenatal clinic; if required to provide cover in other settings the employee will receive appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working. These settings include antenatal, postnatal and intrapartum inpatient care.

They will also be required to undertake routine clerical duties, completing Trust documentation relevant to the department.

Main duties of the job

• Assist with the admission, orientation and discharge of women and their babies in accordance with local policy and guidance.
• Ensure that all clinical documentation is accurately collected, updated and stored.
• Communicate effectively with women and their families.
• Undertake routine maternal observations (and escalade any deviation from the normal range) to the named midwife or appropriate member of the multi‑professional team.
• Support women during clinical procedures, including attending to any personal hygiene needs as necessary.
• Support women in their choice of infant feeding and have awareness of the options available.
• Provide support, assistance and advice to women who are breastfeeding or are planning to breastfeed.
• Support and assist women with artificial feeding.
• Perform venepuncture following completion of the appropriate competency and obtain results of tests/investigations, informing health professional of these as necessary.
• Recognise any deterioration in mental and emotional wellbeing and respond appropriately, escalating to named midwife.
• Maintain and order stock supplies and requests to EMBE Department.
• Report any accidents/incidents to the midwife in charge and complete all documentation clearly and accurately.
• Assist in the cleaning and storage of equipment.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID‑19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part‑time

Reference number

252‑7691360

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA

Person Specification

Education and Training

• GCSE Maths and English Grade A‑C, Levels 4‑9, Functional Skills Level 2
• NVQ Level 3 in healthcare
• Commitment to undertake and complete care certificate
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• RCM Maternity Support Worker Course

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge and an understanding of current issues
• IT literate
• Knowledge of professional issues and initiatives and the ability to work towards achieving their recommendations.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and on own initiative

Desirable

• Ability to perform venepuncture
• Have updated knowledge in Breastfeeding support
• Knowledge of child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse and working with women with special needs

Experience

• Previous experience as a healthcare support worker
• Experience of providing personal care, for example care for pressure areas, hair, nails and oral hygiene

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a maternity setting

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 details

Employer name: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address: Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA

Employer's website: https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us