We are recruiting Maternity Support Workers to join our team at UHS Maternity Services. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic and committed to working in partnership with birthing people, babies and families. You will work alongside and independently to the midwifery team and will be an advocate for supporting choice and high quality, evidence based care.
UHS Maternity Services are proud to serve the local community across the region with the team working flexibility across boundaries. As a Trust, we recognise the importance of a positive workforce culture, individual job satisfaction and a healthy work life balance for staff. We would be delighted to welcome new members of the Maternity Support Worker team and strive to ensure they feel well supported and valued in their new role.
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 a year Per annum – Pro rata.
Job type: Full-time, Part-time
Deadline: 17th July 2025.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Maternity Service provides Maternity Support Workers with a privileged opportunity to work with midwives caring for birthing people, babies and families.
The postholder will assist and delivercare throughout pregnancy, birth, and postnatal periods, providing physical, psychological and emotional care and support, within the remit of the role.
Eligibility Requirements
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Recent experience as a carer in a healthcare setting
- Level 3 qualification in healthcare, e.g. NVQ, Diploma or equivalent
- Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2 (GCSE grade C/4 or above) or equivalent as a minimum standard
- Previous experience in a hospital or community medical setting
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection
- Self-motivated and, conscientious
- Aware of personal limitations
- Willing to engage with and learn from peers
Desirable
- Proficient in phlebotomy with recent experience
- Care Certificate qualification or commitment to undertaking
- Commitment to undertaking additional training corresponding to speciality
- Experience of a maternity service or similar
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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