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, 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 the 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 who are requiring both routine, intermediate and transitional care needs within the pregnancy and birth experience. The post holder will support the maternity efforts towards maintaining UNICEF level 3 accreditation by supporting infant feeding needs, as well as positive patient experience within the service.
The Maternity Support Worker will be an integral part of the ward/department team, actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the midwives. The post holder will develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.
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 organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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