Maternity Support Worker (MSW)
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Yeovil, BA21 4AT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9184-26-0209 |
Summary
Clinical Care Carry out maternal observations (e.g., temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, urinalysis) and escalate abnormalities. Support feeding choices, promote and teach breastfeeding skills, and participate in breastfeeding support groups. Provide new born care including weighing, routine blood sugar monitoring, neonatal observations, and obtaining specimens (e.g., urine, heel prick for New born Blood Spot). Assist with parenting skills education and provide emotional reassurance to women and families. Escort or transfer women and babies as required, following Trust policies. Communication & Relationships Establish effective, compassionate relationships with women, families, and colleagues across midwifery, obstetrics, anaesthetics, neonatology, health visiting, safeguarding and social care teams. Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and professionalism, including when communicating challenging or distressing information under midwife guidance. Act as an advocate for women, supporting informed choices and addressing barriers to communication. Organisation & Teamwork Prioritise workload effectively to support the smooth running of the maternity unit. Maintain tidy, safe ward areas and ensure equipment is clean and functioning correctly. Order and organise clinical supplies, ensuring appropriate stock rotation. Attend daily handovers, team meetings and support multi professional collaboration. Professional Standards & Development Work in accordance with Trust policies including infection control, safeguarding, confidentiality and uniform standards. Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and follow universal precautions. Participate in mandatory training, ongoing professional development and competency-based assessments (e.g., venepuncture, newborn observations). Use Trust IT systems for documentation, data entry and accessing results. Health & Safety / Working Conditions Be aware of responsibilities in emergency situations, including cardiac/respiratory arrest procedures and fire evacuation. Work in a physically and emotionally demanding environment, with exposure to bodily fluids and distressing situations. Manage challenging behaviours calmly and professionally. Leadership & Supervision Support new staff through guidance and demonstration once competencies are achieved. Contribute to a positive team culture based on kindness, respect and teamwork.