Maternity Support Worker

NHS; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Maternity Support Worker in Harrogate. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting new mothers. Responsibilities include assisting registered midwives with patient care and providing a secure environment. Essential qualifications include 5 GCSEs and strong communication skills. The role offers flexible working patterns and is a permanent position, ensuring a rewarding experience within a team that values support and development.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Level 2 English and Maths, or equivalent qualification.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Genuine interest in working in maternity services.

Responsibilities

• Support registered midwives in providing a safe and caring environment.
• Contribute to patients' individual care under supervision.
• Perform a full range of manual and clerical duties.

Skills

Good communication skills (verbal, written)

Genuine interest in working in maternity services

Education

5 GCSEs including Level 2 English and Maths

Tools

Competency-based workbook

Job description

Job summary

If you are keen to learn and passionate about wanting to help people, then the Maternity department is the ideal place for you to work as a Maternity Support Worker.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable person to join our team who is able to work flexibly within the shift patterns on our busy maternity wards. You will be expected to work a mixture of day and night shifts including weekends and bank holidays.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is one of only two trusts in Yorkshire and Humber to be awarded HSJ's Top 100 Best Places to Work. We believe that You Matter Most, and this is reflected in our values of Responsible, Respectful and Passionate. So if you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.

Job responsibilities

The Maternity Support Worker is a valuable member of the team that delivers clinical care under the supervision of a registered midwife. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team of both midwives and medical staff within the maternity service to provide high quality care, support and advice to women and their partners in the maternity setting.

• As a member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
• Perform a full range of manual and clerical duties.
• Supports registered midwives in the provision of a safe and caring environment.
• To practice in accordance with Trust standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.
• To act as a role model for student midwives and colleagues.

For more information please see the attached Job Description.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a development role and you are expected to meet the requirements of a band 3 Maternity Support Worker within 12-18 months from commencing employment. If unable to meet the requirements and there are no exceptional or unforeseen circumstances, then redeployment as a band 2 healthcare support worker to another clinical area will be considered.

Person Specification

Essential requirements

• 5 GSCEs, including Level 2 English and Maths, or equivalent qualification
• Genuine interest in working in maternity services
• Good communication skills (verbal, written)
• Commitment to complete a competency‑based workbook

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification in Healthcare
• Awareness of normal processes of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period
• Previous experience within a healthcare setting
• Previous experience 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Details

Date posted: 30 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working

Reference number: 421-PSC-3554C

Job locations: Harrogate District Hospital, Harrogate, HG2 7SX

Employer details

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer’s website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)