Maternity Support Worker

Are you a caring, motivated individual who is passionate about supporting women, babies and families? We are looking for a compassionate Maternity Support Worker to join our dedicated maternity team at Prince Charles Hospital. Working alongside midwives and other healthcare professionals, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, woman-centred care across maternity services. You will support mothers and babies with their daily care needs, assist with observations and clinical tasks, promote infant feeding, provide emotional support, and help ensure a safe and welcoming environment for families. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a caring and professional approach, and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy multidisciplinary team. Previous healthcare experience is desirable, although full training and ongoing development will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference during one of the most important times in a family's life while developing your career within maternity services. If you are enthusiastic, reliable and committed to delivering outstanding patient care, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help provide exceptional maternity care for our local communities. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be based aat Prince Charles Hospital but maybe expected to work at other sites within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board as required. Applicants will be employed on a permanent contract basis. This is an exciting role for the successful applicant. The Post Holder will undertake delegated duties, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Midwife, and following a period of training and completion of core competencies. This post does not carry managerial responsibility. Main duties include:

• Working as part of the nursing and wider multi-disciplinary team providing kind, compassionate, respectful person and family-integrated care to babies, parents, and families
• Providing public health, health promotion and ill health prevention teaching, advice, and support to parents and families.
• Welcoming babies, parents, families, and visitors, providing assistance, support, and information, You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information. Job description, This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information. Person Specification Abilities Essential
• Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
Desirable
• Ability to use technology to undertake the role
Qualifications Essential
• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject, or equivalent experience with evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake clinical care duties
Experience Essential
• Experience within a relevant health environemtn providing direct patient care
Desirable
• Experience of working in the NHS
Communication skills Essential
• Good communication skills - verbal and written
Desirable
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Person Specification Abilities Essential
• Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
Desirable
• Ability to use technology to undertake the role
Qualifications Essential
• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject, or equivalent experience with evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake clinical care duties
Experience Essential
• Experience within a relevant health environemtn providing direct patient care
Desirable
• Experience of working in the NHS
Communication skills Essential
• Good communication skills - verbal and written
Desirable
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
  
  Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life. Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily: o We listen, learn, and improve o We treat everyone with respect o We work together as one team CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.