Nepali-Speaking Community Maternity Support Worker

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Town of Ashford (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Nepali-speaking Community Maternity Support Worker to join our Community Maternity Services across East Kent. The role supports Nepali-speaking women, birthing people, babies and families through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, within homes, clinics and community settings.

You will travel across East Kent, work independently, and may include weekend work.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Nepali and English is required.
• Compassionate, motivated and reliable candidate is sought.
• Care certificate or equivalent NHS community care training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, culturally responsive support in homes, community hubs, clinics and Trust sites.
• Assist families to access maternity services, attend appointments and infant-feeding support.
• Support education for parents and help families navigate NHS services and appointments.

Skills

Fluency in Nepali and English

Compassionate/motivated

Education

NHS Care Certificate

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Nepali-speaking Community Maternity Support Worker to join our Community Maternity Services across East Kent. The role supports Nepali-speaking women, birthing people, babies and families through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, within homes, clinics and community settings.

You will travel across East Kent, work independently, and may include weekend work.