Maternity Support Worker

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Maternity Support Worker to join their dynamic maternity team. This rewarding role offers the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your skills and education. You will work under the guidance of experienced midwives, providing essential care and support to women and their families. With opportunities for personal development and a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for someone eager to grow in a supportive environment. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in the NHS, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must complete the Care Certificate and Level 3 Skills Passport.
• Ability to work flexibly and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to women and their families under midwife supervision.
• Work flexibly within shift patterns, including days and nights.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Flexibility

Education

Care Certificate

Level 3 Skills Passport

Job description

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 very busy maternity wards, this includes some bank holidays. You will be expected to rotate onto both days and night duties.

You should have excellent organisational, time-management and interpersonal skills and an ability to work within a team and on your own initiative is essential. You must be open to change and interested in your own personal development. You must have the ability to communicate effectively and be flexible within the existing shift system and have an appreciation of the principles of confidentiality.

Working under the direct supervision and guidance of the midwife, you must be a team player, responsible for providing a wide range of care and duties to support women and their families.

The postholder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies; including the ‘care certificate’. This certificate ensures the minimum standards for the role are met and further training will be given to ensure completion of the Level 3 ‘skills passport’ within a given timeframe. Opportunities will be available to employees to further develop their skills and education to band 3 level.

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.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laila Bouabidi Job title: Recruitment and Retention Midwife Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01423 559450