Maternity Support Worker - Compassionate Care Advocate

NHS Jobs; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Gateshead is seeking a Band 3 Maternity Support Worker to deliver direct clinical care to women and babies, advocating within the multidisciplinary team to support family‑centred care.

You will communicate empathetically, maintain records and work under the supervision of the midwife; essential qualifications include 5 GCSEs or equivalent and Level 2 healthcare. NHS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Communicates effectively with colleagues, women and families in a sensitive, empathetic manner.
• Advocates for women and families within the multidisciplinary team.
• Under supervision, provides direct care and relevant interventions in maternity settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct clinical care to women and babies on maternity services.
• Act as first point of contact for women and families and provide information and signpost to wider support.
• Report to registered practitioners on planned delegated care.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent

Level 2 healthcare or equivalent

Job description

NHS Jobs in Gateshead is seeking a Band 3 Maternity Support Worker to deliver direct clinical care to women and babies, advocating within the multidisciplinary team to support family‑centred care.

You will communicate empathetically, maintain records and work under the supervision of the midwife; essential qualifications include 5 GCSEs or equivalent and Level 2 healthcare. NHS experience is preferred.