Senior Maternity Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This advert explicitly states that sponsorship is not offered.
The source advert contains explicit wording ruling out sponsorship for this specific role. Consider other live roles at the same band from sponsorship-friendly trusts.
“As a result, visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
The Senior Maternity Support Worker assists and supports midwives and the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, holistic, woman-centred care. The role involves supporting antenatal clinics, including Fetal Medicine and Screening Departments. The post holder will provide personal care under midwife supervision and undertake defined competencies. This rotational role offers training for various clinical settings and aligns with the HEE Maternity Support Worker Competency Framework.
Essential criteria
- Functional skills Level 1 Maths or equivalent grade (GCSE Grade 2/3 or D,E,F)
- Functional skills Level 1 English or equivalent grade (GCSE Grade 2/3 or D,E,F)
- Knowledge and Skills
- 12 months care experience from a paid position
Desirable criteria
- Experience working within the acute setting
- Education
- Functional skills Level 1 Maths or equivalent grade (GCSE Grade 2/3 or D,E,F)
- Functional skills Level 1 English or equivalent grade (GCSE Grade 2/3 or D,E,F)
- Knowledge and Skills
- 12 months care experience from a paid position
- Experience working within the acute setting
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Senior Maternity Support Worker
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
In relation to Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker roles, we are currently able to recruit successfully from the domestic labour market and have a sufficient pool of suitably qualified and appointable candidates. As a result, visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time. This position is kept under regular review and may change in the future should labour market conditions or service requirements alter.
Important information for applicants: To ensure clarity of accountability, scope of practice and professional responsibilities, the Trust does not normally appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration into Band 2 Clinical/AHP Support Worker, Band 3 Senior Clinical/AHP Support Worker or Band 4 AHP Support Worker/Technician roles. Registered nurses and Allied Health Professionals interested in joining UHNM are encouraged to explore our registered professional opportunities, which are advertised regularly across the Trust
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