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Maternity support worker apprenticeships

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Maternity support worker apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • applying directly


    • College

    You could do a college course to get into this job. Relevant subjects include: 

    • Level 2 Certificate in Work Preparation for Health and Social Care 
    • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care 
    • Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care 
    Most health and social care courses include work placements so this could be a good way of getting experience. You'll usually need: 

    • 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course 
    • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course 
    Apprenticeship
    You could get into this job through a Level 2 or 3 apprenticeship as a healthcare support worker. There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths.

    Work
    You could start as a healthcare assistant and learn on the job. You could move into maternity work through further training and promotion.

    Volunteering

    You'll find it useful to get some paid or unpaid voluntary experience in a healthcare setting or a role working with children and families.

    Direct Application
    You can apply directly for jobs if you've got relevant skills and experience from work like child care or health-related roles. Employers may ask for a qualification in a child care or health-related subject, and experience of working with people. 

    Maternity support worker apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • knowledge of neonatal health and medicine
    • customer service skills 
    • sensitivity and understanding 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure 
    • thinking and reasoning skills 
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
    • the ability to use your initiative
    • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to pass enhanced background checks, as you may be working with children and vulnerable adults

    Maternity support worker apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    As part of your day-to-day duties, you might:

    • share information with midwives about the condition of mothers and babies 
    • help to deliver care plans 
    • provide women with support to help them look after themselves and their baby on their own 
    • provide support to families in labour wards and maternity theatres 
    • help with parenting classes 
    • collect statistics, keep records up-to-date and make sure that procedures are followed 
    • help on wards and other clinical areas
    Working environment
    You could work in an NHS or private hospital, in the community or at a client's home. Your working environment may be physically demanding. You may need to wear a uniform.

    Career path and progression - Maternity support worker apprenticeships

    With experience you could become a senior support worker, or train as a midwife or adult nurse.

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