Job Description

Maternity Support Worker, multiple roles available:

• Ward 2E - part time hours available
• Community - full time/part time hours available

We are seeking a motivated individuals to join our dynamic team of Nursing and Medical Staff at Whiston Hospital Maternity Department and in the community.
Previous experience working within a Maternity Department is essential for this role, and the successful candidate will have the ability to work independently; undertaking tasks, whilst remaining under the supervision of midwives.
The post holder will assist in providing 5 star patient care and support to antenatal/postnatal women and their babies, phlebotomy, breastfeeding support and advice, and maintenance of essential equipment.
Working as a Maternity Support Worker enables you to gain exposure to a wide range of skills and offers extensive scope for professional development under the supervision of midwives. The Trust provides an extensive range of in-house training and support in on-going professional development, with potential access to further opportunities.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Main duties of the job

• To help and support midwives in providing a high standard of care to women, their partners and babies, before, during and after birth.
• To work as a member of the ward/community team and assist colleagues with the care of women and their babies as directed.
• Provide care for a group of pregnant women or mothers and babies - documenting care and reporting findings to the midwife
• Provide consistent evidence based support and information in relation to Infant Feeding, following the Unicef Standards. Have a good working knowledge of services offered within the local area such as drop- in clinics, Breast feeding support groups.
• Provide parent education on a one to one or to small groups offering up to date advice to parents on safety issues such as reducing cot death, room temperature, positioning and bed sharing.
• Report any suspicions of abuse or domestic violence to the midwife or other health professional involved, eg; GP or health visitor.
• To maintain confidentiality and act professionally at all times
• To acknowledge limitations of competence and not accept responsibility for work outside the scope of the role.

About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Details
Date posted
04 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-7645834
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 4th February 2026
Closing date: 15th February 2026
Shortlisting date: 16th February 2026
Proposed Interview date: 26th February 2026
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 4th February 2026
Closing date: 15th February 2026
Shortlisting date: 16th February 2026
Proposed Interview date: 26th February 2026
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ III in Health & Social Care or equivalent experience Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Previous experience in a customer service environment
• Previous experience in the provision of direct patient care in an acute setting
• Previous experience in the provision of direct patient care in Maternity Services

Desirable

• Previous experience working within the NHS
• Evidence of continued professional development

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Computer literate

Other
Essential

• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Driving License and use of a car

Values
Essential

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ III in Health & Social Care or equivalent experience Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Previous experience in a customer service environment
• Previous experience in the provision of direct patient care in an acute setting
• Previous experience in the provision of direct patient care in Maternity Services

Desirable

• Previous experience working within the NHS
• Evidence of continued professional development

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Computer literate

Other
Essential

• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Driving License and use of a car

Values
Essential

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

Skills Required