Maternity Support Worker/Community Maternity Support Worker

Job overview

Do you have a passion for women's health and supporting women, their  babies and families throughout pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period?

We are looking for candidates who are prepared to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays, no two days are the same in maternity and we provide a 24 hour, 365 day a year service.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 21st May 2026 ​

This vacancy may close early due the high interest in this role

Main duties of the job

Main duties including providing kind and compassionate care including clinical observations, infant feeding, mental health and wellbeing support, housekeeping duties.

For community duties you would need access to your own transport and will be support midwives care for women and babies in their own homes and/or in designated clinics of which all training will be given.

In the hospital setting you will be a team player, working independently within scope of job and supported by a wonderful maternity team.

If you think this role could be for you, feel free to get in touch, in return UHD can offer further developmental training and long term career opportunities with attractive annual leave allowance and other staff benefits.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Clinical observations
• Personal Care
• Cleaning duties and general housekeeping
• Supporting diet and nutrition
• Stock replenishment
• Signposting women and families for appropriate support
• Answering the telephone
• Escalating concern

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert