Job summary
The Midwifery Support Worker (MSW) will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Community and Maternity unit.
27 hours per week.
A Midwifery Support Worker who:
1. Behave in a professional manner and ensures effective communication with colleagues, women and their families.
2. Works to promote individualised care, specific to the needs of the women and her family.
3. Works in partnership with women and professionals both internally and external to the Trust to provide an effective network of care for the women in their care.
4. It is expected that the Midwifery Support Worker will continue to develop their own capabilities and knowledge of midwifery support tasks in line with the Trust career pathway.
***Please note we are unable to sponsor this role***
Main duties of the job
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
About us
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a 'one workforce' cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education, and experience of Healthcare Assistants.
Successful candidates to this role will be able to access the additional support provided by the HCA Academy following their induction with MSEFT. This includes development opportunities, pastoral support, staff rewards and access to HCA exclusive resources such as HCA App.
Details
Date posted
23 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for part time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
390-WAC-SO-7423
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Southend
SS0 0RY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
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
Person Specification
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Southend
SS0 0RY
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Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Southend
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
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