Maternity Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Oxford seeks Maternity Support Workers to provide essential care alongside midwives. The role involves supporting mothers in antenatal, postnatal, and birthing wards, ensuring high standards of care and compassion. Candidates can apply for part-time or full-time positions, with opportunities for flexible working. Successful applicants will start as Band Maternity Support Workers and can advance after completing necessary training.

Qualifications

• Must assist in providing quality care across antenatal, postnatal, and birthing wards.
• Completion of mandatory training and Care Certificate required for promotion.

Responsibilities

• Support midwives in delivering care and maintaining high standards.
• Provide breastfeeding support and maternal observations.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Hard-working

Job description

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Maternity Support Workers

Maternity Support Workers are central to quality care and information provision, working alongside midwives and the wider professional teams to achieve excellence in maternity care.

We are seeking enthusiastic, hard-working, flexible individuals to assist us in providing the best care at all times. Our support workers can work across antenatal, postnatal, and birthing wards. The role may include duties such as breastfeeding support, maternal observations, stocking ward supplies, and some cleaning duties.

If you believe you have the qualities suited to this role and wish to make a difference, consider joining our excellent service.

We are happy to consider both part-time and full-time applicants, with a minimum number of hours required. Currently, we do not offer term-time-only contracts.

Please note: This role involves % unsocial hours, including night shifts and weekends. Shifts are generally from - or -. We are open to discussing Flexible Working options during the interview. This role is not eligible for overseas sponsorship.

All new starters, unless transferring internally within the Trust, will begin employment as a Band Maternity Support Worker. After completing mandatory training, the Care Certificate, and local competencies, staff will be promoted to a higher Band grade.

Main duties of the job

Job overview

Maternity Support Workers are vital for delivering quality care and information, working closely with midwives and the broader healthcare team to provide excellent maternity services.

We seek enthusiastic, dedicated, and flexible individuals to help us maintain high standards of care. Our roles are based across antenatal, postnatal, and birthing wards. Responsibilities include breastfeeding support, maternal observations, stocking supplies, and cleaning duties.

If you feel you possess the qualities for this role and want to make a difference, we encourage you to join our team.

We are open to applications for part-time and full-time roles, with a minimum hours requirement. Term-time-only contracts are not currently available.

Please be aware: This role includes % unsocial hours, such as night shifts and weekends. Shifts typically run from - or -. Flexible Working options can be discussed at interview. This position is not eligible for overseas sponsorship.

New employees, unless transferring within the Trust, will start as a Band Maternity Support Worker. Upon successful completion of mandatory training, the Care Certificate, and local competencies, staff will be promoted to a higher Band.

Supporting the team

As part of the maternity team, you will support and work closely with registered midwives to deliver high-quality care in a safe and caring environment. You will contribute to the development and maintenance of services provided to women and assist in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the ward or clinical area, always respecting women's dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, offering a wide range of general and specialist clinical services. It is a hub for medical education, training, and research. Find out more here.

The Trust comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards, and behaviours define the quality of care we provide and the relationships we foster with patients, colleagues, and the community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, emphasizing compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values ensure that patients receive the high-quality healthcare we would want for ourselves or our loved ones.