Maternity Support Worker, Community based

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chesterfield is seeking a Maternity Support Worker on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves supporting midwives in delivering high-quality antenatal and postnatal care to women and their families. Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills, a commitment to teamwork, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends. The position offers a competitive salary between £24,937 and £26,598 pro rata per annum.

Qualifications

• NHS experience preferred.
• Understanding of Safeguarding and Health and Safety issues.
• One year's clinical experience in a hospital setting required.

Responsibilities

• Support Midwives with high standards of maternity care.
• Assist in direct care and therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain confidentiality and understand data protection.

Skills

Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Ability to work without direct supervision

Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9

GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9

NVQ Level 3 in Health care

Care certificate

Job description

Maternity Support Worker, Community based

The closing date is 30 December 2025

An opportunity has arisen to join Chesterfield Royal Hospital as a Midwifery Support Worker on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover Maternity leave

The post holder will support and assist midwives in the delivery of holistic, high quality, evidence‑based antenatal and postnatal care to women and their families.

The post holder will undertake unsupervised aspects of care and therapeutic intervention as delegated by the midwife, within agreed guidelines and sphere of responsibility.

Main duties of the job

This role provides support to Midwives ensuring that women receive high standards of maternity care throughout our service.

You must possess excellent communication and team working qualities with a willingness to learn new skills, with full training and support provided, and also have the ability to work under your own initiative and as part of the multi‑professional team. The post holder will be required to work a shift pattern that covers weekends and Bank holidays.

About us

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC.

We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
• GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
• NVQ Level 3 in Health care
• Commit to undertake in‑house training.
• Care certificate
• Care Certificate Supervisor

Experience and Knowledge

• NHS Experience
• Understanding of Safeguarding issues
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues
• Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially
• One year's clinical experience in a hospital setting
• Experience of using hospital patient record system
• Experience of providing high quality care
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of supporting mothers with infant feeding

Skills and Abilities

• Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
• Able to identify when to elevate issues/concerns.
• Ability to work as part of team and to liaise with colleagues in other disciplines.

Personal Attributes

• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Positive attitude to training and development.
• Reliable
• Ability to work 24‑hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays
• Ability to travel

Demonstrates Trust Values

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Encourage - Proud to CARE

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.

Address

Chesterfield

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full‑time, Part‑time

Reference number

166-FC-7609560

Job locations

Chesterfield