Maternity Support Worker

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Maternity Support Workers (MSWs) with an NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) to join the Maternity Teams at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. As one of the largest tertiary maternity units in the UK, we support approximately 8,000 births each year across a wide range of specialist services. As a Maternity Support Worker, you will work collaboratively with midwives and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and woman-centred care. You will support women, birthing people and their families across the full maternity pathway, including antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and community settings. Working under the supervision of a registered midwife, you will contribute to high-quality, holistic care for mothers and newborns, following appropriate training and competency sign-off. The role requires flexibility to work shifts including weekends, nights, and Bank Holidays, and the ability to travel between hospital and community sites.

Main duties of the job

The primary role of the Band 3 Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to woman-centred care. The midwife is ultimately responsible for the care of the mother and her new-born(s), and it is under the direct or indirect supervision of the midwife that the MSW assists with and provides care following completion of any relevant or appropriate training. The employee will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working. These settings include antenatal inpatient or outpatient care, intrapartum inpatient care, postnatal inpatient and outpatient care and community. The post holder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies; including the Care Certificate. This certificate ensures the minimum standards for the role are met and further training will be given to ensure completion of the Level 3 Skills Passport within a given timeframe. Opportunities will be available to employees to further develop their skills and explore pathways for progression where appropriate. Please see job description for further information.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 12 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001280
• Job locations: Cross Site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name - Emma Weatherhead Position - Maternity Workforce Transformation Matron Email - emma.weatherhead@nhs.net

Why you should join our Team

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust offers a rewarding and supportive environment within one of the busiest and most specialised maternity services in the country. Our service includes:

• Around 8,000 births per year in a large tertiary centre
• The largest Fetal Medicine Unit in the North
• The largest Congenital Cardiac Service in the North of England
• Specialist Prematurity Prevention services across Yorkshire and Humber

We are committed to your professional development. You will receive structured training, including completion of the Care Certificate and a Level 3 Skills Passport, with ongoing opportunities to enhance your clinical skills and progress within maternity services.

You will be part of a compassionate and dedicated team that values continuous learning, high standards of care, and making a meaningful difference to women and families during a pivotal time in their lives.

What you will bring to the role

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality maternity care. You will demonstrate:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) relevant to the role
• A passion for providing safe, respectful, and woman-centred care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with women, families and colleagues
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality in care delivery
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays
• Ability to travel between hospital and community settings as required

You will also show a commitment to ongoing learning and development, including completion of required competencies such as the Care Certificate and Level 3 Skills Passport. Above all, you will be dedicated to developing your skills, working with increasing independence, and becoming a valued member of our maternity team.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.