Maternity Support Worker Job Descriptions

Maternity support workers help midwives provide care to women, their partners and babies, before, during and after childbirth. Under the direction of a qualified midwife, they support families on labour wards, in maternity theatres, on post-natal wards, or in the community.
As a maternity support worker your duties would include:
· sharing information with midwives about the condition of mothers and babies
· helping to deliver care plans under the direction of midwives
· supporting women towards self-care and independence
· assisting with parent craft classes
· helping to make sure clinics run smoothly
· collecting statistics under the direction of midwives
· keeping records up-to-date and making sure office practice and procedures are followed
· Helping on wards and in other clinical areas as required.

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Key Skills
· strong written and spoken communication skills
· an understanding of the importance and relevance of good patient/visitor relations
· the ability to manage time efficiently and prioritise your workload
· a positive, enthusiastic attitude
· a commitment to training and self development
· a caring and supportive approach, and the ability to empathise with patients
· the confidence to make quick decisions
· good team working skills and the ability to work alone
· The ability to react appropriately to situations needing immediate action (under the direction of the supervising midwife).