Maternity Support Worker - Community
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend, SS0 0RY
Salary
£25,760
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
The Midwifery Support Worker (MSW) will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Community and Maternity unit. A Midwifery Support W...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated person to join the Community Midwifery team to support the midwives with caring for women and their families in the antenatal period and following the birth of their baby.
Duties will include but not limited to
- Assisting community midwives in antenatal clinics
- Completed new born blood spot
- Postnatal checks for Mothers/birthing people and their new born babies
- Assisting with antenatal education classes
- Feeding support
- Ordering of stock
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Skills
Essential
- Car Driver
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- NVQ level 3or 4 in health and Social care or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- Previous work as Band 2 Health care assistant
- Previous work in a maternity setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Data protection and Confidentiality
Desirable
- Keyboard and computer skills
Communication
Essential
- Communicate effectively with a range of people both verbally and in writing
Knowledge
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy minimum of Entry Level 3
Desirable
- Knowledge of procedures and practices related to the speciality
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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