About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 3 Maternity Support Worker to join our maternity team. Working under the supervision of registered midwives, you will support women, babies and families throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period, providing high-quality care across hospital and community settings. The role includes supporting clinical care, promoting health and wellbeing, infant feeding support, undertaking delegated clinical duties and working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, personalised maternity care.
The interview date for this role will be 10/11/2026
Main duties of the job
Support women, babies and families during the antenatal and postnatal period.
Assist midwives in delivering compassionate, high quality care in the hospital setting.
Undertake delegated clinical observations and care activities within competency.
Promote healthy lifestyles, infant feeding and family wellbeing.
Maintain accurate electronic patient records and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
Provide infant feeding education and handson support.
Work within Trust policies and guidelines.
About us
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who 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.
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.
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Values based Questions Essential
Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?, Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.
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
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.
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.
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)
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)