Job requirements
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Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Desirable
Full clean driving license
- Essential
Ability to use Word, PowerPoint, e-mail, Excel and Access (or similar spreadsheet or database packages)
- Essential
Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of the importance of breastfeeding and its impact on health
- Essential
Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Essential
Well-organised
- Qualifications
Good Standard of Secondary and/or Further Education
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Can you work flexibly to offer women a high standard of care?
We are looking to recruit a Community Support Worker who is passionate about caring for women and families and is innovative to support the constant evolution of our service to better the experience for women and families. We are a friendly and approachable team who want to hear from you if you feel you would contribute to the service we provide.
Main duties of the job
The role is based within the wider Community Midwifery team, working closely with the Community Midwives. As a Community Support Worker you would help to promote and support women to initiate and maintain breastfeeding for longer. Amongst the wider divisional team, you with ensure the ongoing UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation and strive for ongoing improvement. Carry out clinics for new born blood spot screening and provide administrative support to the team and the community/continuity managers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A proficient health care support worker, who works as part of the multidisciplinary team to improve the quality of care for women, newborn infant, and their families. The post holder will provide specific and recognisable support to prospective and new parents in developing essential parenting skills by working in collaboration with the clinical team, and according to parental needs and choice. To support the implementation of the Baby Friendly initiative and to support Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trusts’ commitment to increasing breastfeeding rates.
The post holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care and support to women, babies and families, involving lone working in patient's homes and clinics. This may involve care at any stage throughout pregnancy, or the postnatal period within either the community or hospital setting.
The post holder will be required to work in both the hospital and community setting, providing a service which may include some unsocial hours, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Community Support Worker - Community Midwifery with Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Crewe, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Care support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pro rota. The contract type is Permanent: Day shifts including weekends/bank holidays. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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