Maternity Support Worker | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking dedicated Maternity Support Workers to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will assist midwives and provide care to mothers and newborns, perform blood tests, and support administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work varied shifts. This rewarding position offers opportunities for professional training and growth within the healthcare sector. Join us in making a difference in the lives of families every day.

Benefits

On the Job Training

Support for professional development

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Must communicate sensitively with patients and families.
• Ability to work flexibly across various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Midwifery team in delivering patient care.
• Perform blood tests on mothers and babies.
• Support midwives with administration tasks.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

Maternity Support Worker | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer:

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Manchester, M23 9LT

Pay:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

30/01/2026

About this job

We’re looking for compassionate and caring Maternity Support Workers with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey here at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Our Maternity Support Worker take great pride in the essential work we do.

That’s because we’re not just helping patients, we’re going the extra mile for them

• day in, day out.

Our nursing teams are committed to caring for our patients and families, delivering consistent, high quality, patient focused care.

You’ll communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients, relatives, and other members of the multi‑disciplinary team, working flexibly across a range of day and night shifts over 7 days a week. Being supervised by Registered Midwives & within Trust guidelines & protocols, you’ll assist the Midwifery team in delivering the excellent standard of patient care that you would expect for yourself and your loved ones.

You will also be required to perform blood tests on both Mothers and babies.

You will also be expected to support the midwives with administration eg: ordering blood tests, preparing booking packs, preparing homebirth packs.

The role will also include cleaning and maintaining the environment, restocking and ordering equipment, utilizing IT systems including the use of HIVE. You will have excellent interpersonal skills as you will be communicating with women on the phone and working closely with the women and their families.

On the Job Training Opportunities If you are new to working in healthcare, you’ll be supported to develop yourself through our Support Worker Development Programme for Maternity Support Workers.

The great news is, the completion of this Programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Maternity Support Worker role.

If you’re an experienced Maternity Support Worker seeking a new opportunity, you’ll undertake a skills analysis to ensure you meet the requirements of the role.

If there are gaps in your knowledge, you’ll be supported to access relevant clinical modules to support your progression to a Band 3 post.

Evidence of prior learning will be reviewed & considered.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, a great place to start or grow your career.

With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day.

We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work.

You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.

You’ll find that we’re committed to helping you grow

• whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community.

We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we’ll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.

Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything.

You’ll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.

• every step of the way.

Join us today.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.

This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to beALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations.

While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role‑specific questions—is written by you.

This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.

All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.

As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Jan 2027

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