Job overview

The maternity support worker role has four key domains: supporting women and families; public health 
promotion and prevention; creating safe environments and personal and clinical skills. It is expected that at 
band 3 level the post holder will have knowledge of the main principles and processes in these areas, be able 
to carry out a wide range of duties with supervision as required and contribute to service development.
The purpose of the maternity support worker role is to work as part of the midwifery team providing care of 
the mother and baby throughout the maternity pathway, under supervision and within agreed guidelines and 
protocols. To actively partake in meeting the needs of parents, thus enhancing the delivery of care in 
accordance with the ambition set out in Better Births for safer, more personalised care. As a Level 3 MSW you 
will serve as a point of contact and support for women and families to provide clinical, physical, psychological 
and emotional care and support; provide appropriate information and, where necessary, signpost to wider 
support organisations

We required MSW's for the Diabetes's Team based in Crawley hospital and ward based within East Surrey Hospital

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.