Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

3364 - Maternity Support Worker

The closing date is 09 February 2026

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting women and families through their maternity journey?

We are looking for compassionate, motivated, and skilled Band 3 Maternity Support Workers (MSW). This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and make a real difference in the lives of birthing people, babies, and families across Barnsley.

About the Role

As a Band 3 MSW, you will:

Provide holistic, compassionate care to birthing people and their babies under the supervision of a registered midwife.

Work across antenatal, postnatal, labour ward, community, and clinic settings.

Support families with information, infant feeding, safeguarding, and public health advice.

Lead clinical support workers on a shift-by-shift basis and contribute to efficient team working.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team

Gain specialist skills across all areas of maternity care

Access to training, development, and the opportunity to complete the Band 3 MSW competency framework

Contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care in a forward-thinking Trust

Our Values

We are committed to:

Treating people how we would like to be treated

Working together to provide the best quality care

Focusing on individual and diverse needs

Ready to Apply?

If youre ready to take the next step in your maternity care career, wed love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Core Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect care to women and babies under the supervision of a registered midwife

Deliver evidence-based, compassionate care in hospital and community settings

Support families with information, advice and access to services during the antenatal and postnatal periods

Work within Trust policies, guidelines and competency boundaries

Clinical Duties on Antenatal Day services, Barnsley Birthing Centre & Antenatal/Postnatal Ward

Monitor maternal and neonatal vital signs (temperature, glucose, oxygen saturation) and escalate concerns

Assist with planned/emergency caesarean sections, including preparation and neonatal resuscitation support

Provide infant feeding education and support.

Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns or signs of maternal/neonatal ill health

Deliver public health advice (e.g. smoking cessation, mental health, safe sleep)

Support with epidurals, HDU care, aseptic procedures, and cord blood collection

Perform blood tests, glucose tolerance tests, obtain screening consent, and provide patient education

Team & Leadership

Lead a team of clinical support workers on a shift-by-shift basis

Work closely with midwives and the multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient service delivery

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate electronic patient records

Adhere to data protection, infection control, and Trust policies

Complete and maintain competency frameworks and mandatory training

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-3364i-02-2026

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Maternity Support Worker

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Maternity Support Worker

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work
Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths and English or qualified to equivalent Functional skills level 2 in Maths & English or willingness to undertake
Completion of a clinical skills competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3 or willingness to undertake
Care certificate or willingness to undertake within 12 weeks of employment
Completion of the core MSW competencies in the main area of their employment within 6 months of interview and acceptance onto the programme.

Experience

Essential

At least 6 months of care experience working within an acute health care setting delivering personal and clinical care.

Desirable

Experience of working within a community setting
Significant experience of working within maternity services (desirable)

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
Knowledge of clinical patient observations
Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge in a range of clinical interventions and use of test equipment e.g. blood glucose monitors, venepuncture, cannulation etc.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

Skills and abilities

Essential

Utilisation of planning and organisational skills
Insight into roles responsibilities of post
Basic IT skills
Good interpersonal skills
Team working
Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Proficient communication skills in any language additional the English.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work
Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths and English or qualified to equivalent Functional skills level 2 in Maths & English or willingness to undertake
Completion of a clinical skills competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3 or willingness to undertake
Care certificate or willingness to undertake within 12 weeks of employment
Completion of the core MSW competencies in the main area of their employment within 6 months of interview and acceptance onto the programme.

Experience

Essential

At least 6 months of care experience working within an acute health care setting delivering personal and clinical care.

Desirable

Experience of working within a community setting
Significant experience of working within maternity services (desirable)

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
Knowledge of clinical patient observations
Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge in a range of clinical interventions and use of test equipment e.g. blood glucose monitors, venepuncture, cannulation etc.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

Skills and abilities

Essential

Utilisation of planning and organisational skills
Insight into roles responsibilities of post
Basic IT skills
Good interpersonal skills
Team working
Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Proficient communication skills in any language additional the English.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)