Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maternity Support Worker to join our dedicated Maternity Team within Hywel Dda University Health Board.



This role is based at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth on Gwenllian Ward.



As a valued member of the team, you will work alongside midwives and other health care professionals to provide high-quality care for women, babies and their families. The role will involve supporting midwives in their daily activities, assisting with personal and clinical care, and helping to ensure a safe , compassionate, and positive experience for all who use our maternity service.



You will be responsible for assisting and caring for women within the maternity.



There are full and part time hours available and will include night shifts and weekends.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Interviews to be held on 21/10/2025



Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.



We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.



We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals:

Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest

Five community hospitals:

Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire

Two integrated care centres:

Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings



47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers



Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services



You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.



The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.



The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.