Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Maternity Support Worker (Complex Needs and Safeguarding)
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Specialist Maternity Support Worker (Complex Needs and Safeguarding)
The Specialist Maternity Support Worker (Complex Needs and Safeguarding) plays a key role within the maternity team, providing compassionate, trauma-informed support to women and birthing people with complex health and social needs. Working across community and hospital settings, the post holder supports antenatal and postnatal care, collaborates with multidisciplinary and safeguarding services, and helps families access appropriate support, ensuring safe, personalised care for those experiencing complexity and vulnerability in the perinatal period.
Role Overview
As a vital member of the maternity team you will assist in providing antenatal and postnatal care to women with complex health and social care needs. Care takes place in a variety of settings, including home visits, clinics and community settings; alongside the acute maternity unit.
Key Responsibilities
- The post holder will liaise with services and agencies to enhance the care and support provided to women and their families.
- They will act as a point of contact for support and signposting, offering advice, high-quality information and guidance on safeguarding and early help support to both staff and service users.
- Working as part of a team providing additional support to families with multiple disadvantages, complex needs and safeguarding involvement, the post holder will focus on the perinatal period.
- The post holder will be expected to liaise closely with other professionals in the multi-disciplinary team, within maternity services, children’s services, early help teams and other support agencies and community groups, taking a ‘think family’ approach to work in restorative partnership with families.
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Candidate Profile
We are looking for an individual who is compassionate and non-judgemental with excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive therapeutic relationships with families.
- The individual will need to manage their own workload, have excellent organisational skills, use initiative to make informed decisions and be able to navigate competing priorities.
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Why Work With Us
Working with our maternity service offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference to families experiencing complex needs and vulnerability. You will be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering compassionate, trauma-informed care and improving health outcomes for women, babies and their families.
- We are dedicated to staff development, collaboration and innovation, giving you the chance to build specialist skills in safeguarding, public health and maternity care while contributing to service improvement.
- This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about reducing health inequalities, values a ‘think family’ approach, and wants to play an active role in supporting families to achieve positive, sustainable change in their lives.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Hannah O'Sullivan
- Job title: Specialist Public Health Midwife
- Email address: hannaho'sullivan@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01803 654644
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