Community Maternity Support Worker
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5GHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 November 2026
20 days leftJob description
An opportunity has arisen for a Community Maternity Support Worker with an existing NVQ 3 (or equivalent) qualification as identified on the person sp...
- To liaise with other members of multidisciplinary team e.g. Health Visitors, GP's, Children's Centres regarding mothers and babies, respecting confidentiality at all times
- Assist in the provision of high-quality care to mothers and babies
- To undertake tasks and duties for which midwifery training is not required on both mothers and babies and report any deviations from normal parameters to the midwife
- To carry out additional tasks as delegated by the Registered Midwife once appropriate training has been given (see responsibility)
Why work with us- Our team are caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people then you could be a real asset to our Maternity Services .
You will be working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with a fantastic quality of life. We actively encourage our team members to enjoy a good work/life balance and Devon offers everything from city living to a host of outdoor activities. Whether it's the coast that floats your boat or trekking across the moors you'll find it all right on your doorstep.
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Qualifications and Training
Essential: - Level 3 NVQ/ Apprenticeship or equivalent; - Level 2 safeguarding children training
Desirable: - Experience of working in a Maternity Unit; - Breast feeding training; - Safeguarding children level 3
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Ability to act as mentor to MSWs recruited into service
- Uses appropriate moving and manual handling techniques, as part of daily activities assisting women during postnatal period.
- Manual dexterity to undertake venepuncture
- IT skills
Desirable: - Trained to undertake baseline observations; - Trained to undertake phlebotomy of mothers and neonatal blood spot
Specific Skills
Essential
- Experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace
- Experience in a customer focused environment
- Understands the concept of confidentiality and standards of conduct and care
- Keen and willing to learn new skills to enhance patient care
- Understand the importance of Health and Safety
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
4 November 2026
Last checked
5 November 2026
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