# Maternity Link Support Worker (Arabic) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maternity-link-support-worker-arabic/ee62fa9f-54ac-4996-8ec9-3fe1e7b56cae - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maternity-link-support-worker-arabic/ee62fa9f-54ac-4996-8ec9-3fe1e7b56cae.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Birmingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Different posts with various hours per week.) - **Employment type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Different posts with various hours per week.)Part time - 15 hours per week (Neogiable) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-07T15:21:30.060Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Birmingham/Birmingham_Womens_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Local_Maternity_Neonatal_System/Local_Maternity_Neonatal_System-v8138689 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8138689?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bwc.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Please note - Due to a genuine occupation need, and the demands of the service, we are only able to accept female applicants. The role involves working exclusively in a female patient environment specialising in labour, fertility, and gynaecology The post holder will be part of the Birmingham and Solihull Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) – a team dedicated to supporting maternity care across it’s trusts, implementing the recommendations of “Better Births” by delivering the National Maternity Improvement Programme. A key component of the programme is the implementation of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle and the Maternity Care Bundle. They will act as an advocate for women and their families, building a trusting relationship and support the activities of patient experience, outreach, to listen to, and feedback views of our non-English-speaking populations. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will work closely with the Community Midwifery Teams, Continuity of Carer teams and local third sector organisations to build wraparound care and well-being service provision based in a community setting to improve outcomes for women from ethnic minorities throughout their pregnancy. The MLSW will work within community maternity services to provide individualised support to women and will specifically deliver support to women and their families in a flexible and innovative way. Beyond this, the MLSW will also engage with the wellbeing of the women they interact with, promoting healthy lifestyles and signposting to other relevant services. The MLSW will receive referrals from team members for support, who will advise and will work proactively with all women and their household members who are from an ethnic minority background. The MLSW will develop interventions jointly with Smoking Cessation Support Workers to ensure key health messages are delivered through focus groups, using different communication means based in a community setting to improve outcomes for women from ethnic minorities throughout their pregnancy. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. ## Job Details Please note - Due to a genuine occupation need, and the demands of the service, we are only able to accept female applicants. The role involves working exclusively in a female patient environment specialising in labour, fertility, and gynaecology The post holder will be part of the Birmingham and Solihull Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) – a team dedicated to supporting maternity care across it’s trusts, implementing the recommendations of “Better Births” by delivering the National Maternity Improvement Programme. A key component of the programme is the implementation of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle and the Maternity Care Bundle. They will act as an advocate for women and their families, building a trusting relationship and support the activities of patient experience, outreach, to listen to, and feedback views of our non-English-speaking populations. ## Job Description The post holder will work closely with the Community Midwifery Teams, Continuity of Carer teams and local third sector organisations to build wraparound care and well-being service provision based in a community setting to improve outcomes for women from ethnic minorities throughout their pregnancy. The MLSW will work within community maternity services to provide individualised support to women and will specifically deliver support to women and their families in a flexible and innovative way. Beyond this, the MLSW will also engage with the wellbeing of the women they interact with, promoting healthy lifestyles and signposting to other relevant services. The MLSW will receive referrals from team members for support, who will advise and will work proactively with all women and their household members who are from an ethnic minority background. The MLSW will develop interventions jointly with Smoking Cessation Support Workers to ensure key health messages are delivered through focus groups, using different communication means based in a community setting to improve outcomes for women from ethnic minorities throughout their pregnancy. ## Responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. ## Person Specification ### QUALIFICATIONS **Essential** - Educated to GCSE standard minimum Maths & English grade C or equivalent - NVQ 3 in Health Care or equivalent - Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting qualification (or equivalent) **Desirable** - Recognised language qualification at NVQ level 4 or equivalent ### OTHER REQUIREMENTS **Essential** - Maintain confidentiality - May be required to work in other teams and localities as required. - Non-smoker - Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality, inclusion, and diversity in the delivery of this role ### KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Able to demonstrate an understanding of health outcomes for women/birthing people with neurodiversity during pregnancy - Previous experience of working in the NHS or medical Interpreting for at least 3 years - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Evidence of working with vulnerable patients requiring specialist support by being able to assess their communication needs. - Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service **Desirable** - Knowledge of patient administration system, experience of BadgerNet or patient records management system - Evidence of working with vulnerable patients requiring specialist support - Experience of providing support to women/birthing people with neurodiversity aligned to their social needs ### PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES **Essential** - An ability to speak Arabic - Reliable, punctual, and flexible across hours of work when required - Self-awareness in terms of assessing own knowledge and competence and understanding own boundaries - Self-awareness in terms of recognising the impact of their behaviour on others. - Ability to present an open and non-judgemental demeanour **Desirable** - An ability to read and write Arabic ## Documents - [maternity link support worker (pdf, 497.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10437038) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.