Maternity Support Worker

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Buckley, North Wales, is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to join the Community Midwifery Team. The role is part-time (19.5 hours per week, flexible) and permanent, Band 3, with a salary of £26,813–£27,890 per annum.

You will assist midwifery teams in delivering patient care in the community, perform light administration, and support mothers and babies under supervision. Welsh language skills are welcomed and supported.

Qualifications

• Meets all esential criteria
• Meets all desirabe criteria

Responsibilities

• To work alongside the midwifery teams, providing support and assistance in the clinical environment where required.
• To be responsible for identifying deviations from the “norm” within your scope of practice, and referring to other appropriate health care professionals.
• To provide care to mothers and babies as directed by the community midwife. To facilitate clinics as per your job role requirements.

Job description

Main area Maternity Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 19.5 hours per week (flexible) Job ref 050-ACS874-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Buckley Health Centre Town Buckley Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

We are pleased to offer a vacancy for a caring and motivated Health Care Support Worker to join the Buckley Community Midwifery Team.

Main duties will include assisting the midwifery teams with the delivery of patient care whilst maintaining a clean, tidy and safe community environment conducive to high standards of patient care, . The role will also involve the provision of some administration support to the midwifery staff, e.g. ordering of supplies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a caring and empathetic approach and an ability to relate positively to staff and patients. Significant and relevant work/social experience which has utilised skills and knowledge that could be of benefit to this post are essential.

This post will involve working Monday -Friday

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To work alongside the midwifery teams, providing support and assistance in the clinical environment where required.

To be responsible for identifying deviations from the “norm” within your scope of practice, and referring to other appropriate health care professionals.

To provide care to mothers and babies as directed by the community midwife. To facilitate clinics as per your job role requirements.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or

Person specification

Qualfications

• Meets all esential criteria
• Meets all desirabe criteria

Experience

• Meets all esential criteria

Skillls

• Meets all esential criteria

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.