Maternity Link Support Worker (Urdu)
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham, B6 6NH
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
Please note - Due to a genuine occupation need, and the demands of the service, we are only able to accept female applicants. The role involves workin...
The post holder will work closely with the Community Midwifery Teams, Continuity of Carer teams and local third sector organisations to build wraparound care and well-being service provision based in a community setting to improve outcomes for women from ethnic minorities throughout their pregnancy.
The MLSW will work within community maternity services to provide individualised support to women and will specifically deliver support to women and their families in a flexible and innovative way. Beyond this, the MLSW will also engage with the wellbeing of the women they interact with, promoting healthy lifestyles and signposting to other relevant services.
The MLSW will receive referrals from team members for support, who will advise and will work proactively with all women and their household members who are from an ethnic minority background.
The MLSW will develop interventions jointly with Smoking Cessation Support Workers to ensure key health messages are delivered through focus groups, using different communication means based in a community setting to improve outcomes for women from ethnic minorities throughout their pregnancy.
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard minimum Maths & English grade C or equivalent
- NVQ 3 in Health Care or equivalent
- Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting qualification (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Recognised language qualification at NVQ level 4 or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of health outcomes for women/birthing people with neurodiversity during pregnancy
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or medical Interpreting for at least 3 years
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Evidence of working with vulnerable patients requiring specialist support by being able to assess their communication needs.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient administration system, experience of BadgerNet or patient records management system
- Evidence of working with vulnerable patients requiring specialist support
- Experience of providing support to women/birthing people with neurodiversity aligned to their social needs
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- An ability to speak either Urdu
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible across hours of work when required
- Self-awareness in terms of assessing own knowledge and competence and understanding own boundaries
- Self-awareness in terms of recognising the impact of their behaviour on others.
- Ability to present an open and non-judgemental demeanour
Desirable
- An ability to read and write either Urdu
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Maintain confidentiality
- May be required to work in other teams and localities as required.
- Non-smoker
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality, inclusion, and diversity in the delivery of this role
How to apply
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First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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