Maternity Support worker

NHS

📍 harrogate, england, United-Kingdom

Full-time Management & Operations Posted June 17, 2026

Job Description

Maternity Support Worker

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Maternity Support Worker (MSW) to support women, birthing people, and babies within our Antenatal Clinic and Community teams.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work alongside registered practitioners and midwives, carrying out routine care and supportive tasks for mothers and babies.
  • Provide housekeeping, administration, and personal care to service users.
  • Assist with assessments of health care needs under the direction of a registered midwife.
  • Support the multidisciplinary team in delivering a safe, quality, and nurturing environment.
  • Advocate for patients in the absence of the midwife and promote individualized care.
  • Assist in high acuity situations or when a midwife is unavailable.

Qualifications

  • GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience