Maternity Support Worker

Integrated Care System; Kendal; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kendal is seeking a motivated Maternity Support Worker to join the midwifery team. The role involves providing individualized care to mothers and babies, supporting midwives, and actively contributing to patient care. Candidates should have knowledge of women's health and experience in a care environment. Attractive training opportunities and a supportive work environment are offered.

Responsibilities

• Support midwives in providing information and advice on health promotion and antenatal education.
• Assist in the implementation of direct clinical care in antenatal clinic, unit and in the home setting.
• Undertake training and practice of agreed clinical competencies in basic nursing skills.

Skills

Knowledge of women's health issues

Experience in a care environment

Venepuncture

Basic observations-BP

Adult and children safeguarding

Knowledge of Infant care

Breastfeeding Knowledge

Education

Good general education English/Maths GCSE level or equivalent

NVQ level 2/Care Certificate

Prepared to develop skills further

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Maternity Support Worker

The closing date is 13 August 2025

CLINICAL SUPPORT WORKER/MATERNITY ASSISTANT

22.5 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Maternity support worker/to join the midwifery team within Helme Chase Maternity Unit.

Staff development is actively encouraged and there are good training opportunities.

Informal enquiries to: Samantha Connelly, Helme Chase/Community Manager 01539 795375

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will take a key role in supportingthe midwifery staff by providingindividualised care to both the mother and the baby within defined parameters specified by the registered midwife.Knowledgeofwomen's health issues and experience within both hospital and community setting is essential however training will be provided in other aspects of care such as breastfeeding andmaternal and neonatal screening.

• Assist in the implementation of direct clinical care in antenatal clinic, unit and in the home setting
• Undertake training and practice of agreed clinical competencies in basic nursing skills for designated area
• Support midwives in providing information and advice on health promotion and antenatal education
• Keep up to date with changes in clinical practice and the effect of these on your role
• Work as an effective team member of the clinical team and support continued team development
• Ensure client dignity and individual client needs are met

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Good general education English/Maths GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ level 2/Care Certificate
• Prepared to develop skills further

Experience

• Knowledge of women's health issues
• Experience in a care environment

Skills/Knowledge

• Venepuncture
• Basic observations-BP
• Adult and children safeguarding
• Knowledge of Infant care
• Breastfeeding Knowledge

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 name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum pro rata