An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and compassionate Rotational Maternity Support Workers to join our dynamic maternity service at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a rotational post across different areas of maternity care, offering a unique chance to gain varied experience within our service.
We have a limited number of opportunities available, with fixed-term contracts until 31st March 2026. Full-time and part-time hours are available.
As a Maternity Support Worker, you will be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team, working under the supervision of registered midwives to deliver high-quality, personalised care to women, birthing people, and their babies across all stages of the maternity pathway.
In this hands-on role, you’ll support women and families with routine and transitional care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You'll contribute to care planning, infant feeding support (aligned with our UNICEF Baby Friendly Level 3 accreditation), and enhancing the overall care experience.
We’re looking for proactive, team-focused individuals with experience in maternity or healthcare support, who bring strong communication, empathy, and reliability. You’ll be supported through structured training and competency-based learning, with a clear focus on safety, dignity, and continuity of care.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received.
The post holder will work alongside the named registered midwife, providing care to women, birthing people, and their babies in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal settings in both inpatient and outpatient services.
They will support in the observation, assessment, and actioning of care plans for both mothers and babies requiring routine, intermediate, and transitional care within the pregnancy and birth experience. The post holder will support efforts towards maintaining UNICEF level 3 accreditation by supporting infant feeding needs, as well as ensuring a positive patient experience within the service.
The Maternity Support Worker will be an integral part of the ward/department team, actively participating in meeting the needs of patients and the service in accordance with standards under the supervision of midwives. The post holder will develop essential competencies through training and practice to ensure safety and quality are prioritized.
A detailed list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing and flourishing organization serving Hackney, East London, The City, and beyond.
We are proud that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services, including specialist services for a wider group of patients, and manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, reflected in our policies, procedures, and People Plan. All staff are expected to embody our Trust values.
We are dedicated to fair recruitment practices and supporting staff development, offering a great range of benefits.
Homerton has been recognized on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines the required qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge. Please view the attached documents for detailed information.
This advert closes on Monday 28 Jul 2025.
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