Job overview
We are recruiting Maternity Support Worker to join our dynamic team. We already have a strong team in place that will support you and work with you during your induction period to help you settle in. We offer various educational programme and in house training to help staff develop within the role. The Trust also offer places for Maternity Support Worker who would like to go on and do their Nurse or midwifery training after working for us for a period of time.
We are looking to recruit qualified Maternity Support Worker on a substantive contracts working 37.5 hours per week, to join our Team. We will require you to be flexible working a mixture of days and nights, 24 hours, Monday to Sunday including bank holidays. You will need a recognised childcare qualification NVQ level 3 or equivalent or working towards. You will need to be highly motivated, have the ability to work as part of a team and a sound knowledge of the EYFS Framework is essential.
An understanding of Every Child Matters is also important to this role. You will need to be able to work as a member of the team, assisting the Midwifery staff with supporting the care needs of women and their babies. To undertake assigned tasks and appropriate interventions for women and their babies with minimal supervision but under the direction of the midwife. To provide leadership and support to junior colleagues and ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment which promotes equitable and compassionate care. Always be aware of the responsibilities and limitations of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW).
Able to support all grades of staff and provide personalized care and support to all women accessing our services within community, antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. The post holder, is expected to be able to facilitate evidenced based informed choice, as well as respect for their decision at every stage of the pregnancy journey regardless of medical needs or otherwise.
Working for Barts and The London NHS Trust will offer you:
•Comprehensive induction and orientation programme
•Access to training and development opportunities
This could be your opportunity to join this enthusiastic team. Informal visits are welcome.
*PLEASE NOTE – WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*
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