Maternity Care Assistant

2 months ago


Wolverhampton, United Kingdom The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Full time

The primary role of the Maternity Care Assistant (MCA) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to women centered care.

The midwife is ultimately responsible for the care of the mother and her new-born(s), and it is under the direct or indirect supervision of the midwife that the MCA assists with and provides personal care following completion of any relevant or appropriate training. The post is rotational, and the employee will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working. These settings include antenatal inpatient or outpatient care, intrapartum inpatient care and postnatal inpatient and outpatient care.

Develops and maintains positive relationships, respects the woman’s and her families’ wishes, with kindness, compassion and empathy.

Should be trustworthy, provide woman centred care and support, and take ownership for mistakes by reporting concerns or errors to a registered practitioner in a timely manner.

Recognises the Maternity Care Assistants scope of practice within national frameworks and demonstrating NHS Constitution values, asking for guidance when unsure. This will ensure they are working within their competency, demonstrate a professional manner and guarantee care planning is in line with national and local guidance to avoid harm.

Understands main principles of team working and can define their own role and role of others

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for a full detail of role and main responsibilities


  • Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Cera Care Full time

    Discover a rewarding career at Cera as a Care Assistant in Wolverhampton. This opportunity requires you to live locally, be a driver with a car and you must already be based in the UK with right to work status. These are mandatory requirements to apply. Whether you've already worked in social care, been caring for a vulnerable loved one, or you dedicate...

  • Care Assistant

    1 week ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Cera Care Full time

    Discover a rewarding career at Cera as a Care Assistant in Wolverhampton. This opportunity requires you to live locally, be a driver with a car and you must already be based in the UK with right to work status. These are mandatory requirements to apply. Whether you've already worked in social care, been caring for a vulnerable loved one, or you dedicate...

  • Care Assistant

    2 months ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Quality Care Services Full time

    **Reference**: REF1216C **Location**: Wolverhampton **Salary**: £12.50 **Complete Care Amegreen**: **Wolverhampton**: **Company Description**:** Location(s)**: Wolverhampton **Pay Rate**: £12.50 **Shifts Available**: 07:30 - 20:30 **Access to vehicle required**: Yes **What we offer** Complete Care Amegreen is part of City & County Healthcare Group....

  • Care Assistant

    1 week ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Nexxus Care Full time

    **About The Role**: **Care Assistant - Codsall, Wombourne and surrounding areas** **£10.00-£10.20 per hour, mileage 35p* per business mile** **Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your local community?** Working for Nexxus care you will be helping to provide the best, person-centred care to our customers within their own homes. As...

  • Care Assistant

    1 week ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Nexxus Care Full time

    **About The Role**: **Care Assistant - Codsall, Wombourne and surrounding areas** **£10.00-£10.20 per hour, mileage 35p* per business mile** **Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your local community?** Working for Nexxus care you will be helping to provide the best, person-centred care to our customers within their own homes. As...

  • Care Assistant

    1 week ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Complete Care Amegreen Full time

    **Role: Care Assistant** **Rate of pay: £12.50** **Location: Wolverhampton** **Hours: 26 hours per week** **Shift pattern: 2 shifts per week, 0730 to 2030 days** **Looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Look no further than a complex care assistant position!** Here at Complete Care Amegreen, we are...

  • Care Assistant

    6 days ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Complete Care Amegreen Full time

    **Role: Care Assistant** **Rate of pay: £12.50** **Location: Wolverhampton** **Hours: 26 hours per week** **Shift pattern: 2 shifts per week, 0730 to 2030 days** **Looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Look no further than a complex care assistant position!** Here at Complete Care Amegreen, we are...

  • Care Assistant

    7 days ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Care UK Full time

    Shift times 7am-7pm Or 7-1pm or 1pm-7pm Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant. **The Role** - Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible - Support residents with personal...

  • Care Assistant

    6 days ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Nexxus Care Full time

    **About The Role**: **Care Assistant - Wombourne** **£10.97 - £11.19 per hour, mileage 35p* per business mile** **Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your local community?** Working for Nexxus care you will be helping to provide the best, person-centred care to our customers within their own homes. As a care assistant you will be...

  • Care Assistant

    5 days ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Nexxus Care Full time

    **About The Role**: **Care Assistant - Codsall** **£10.97 - £11.19 per hour, mileage 35p* per business mile** **Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your local community?** Working for Nexxus care you will be helping to provide the best, person-centred care to our customers within their own homes. As a care assistant you will be...

  • Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Appcastenterprise Full time

    **Salary**: £9.60 - 9.60 per hour **Reference**: AC-WILLEN1.1 **Job Title**: Care Assistant **Locations**: WV1, WV2, WV4, WV13 & WV14 **Pay Rate**:£9.60 **Mileage**:15p **Shifts available: **7am - 2.30pm, 4pm - 10:30pm, Alternate weekends or one day every weekend**Access to vehicle required**: No, however a vehicle may be required for some areas, due...

  • Care Assistant

    1 week ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Appcastenterprise Full time

    **Salary**: £9.60 - 9.60 per hour **Reference**: AC-WILLEN1.1 **Job Title**: Care Assistant **Locations**: WV1, WV2, WV4, WV13 & WV14 **Pay Rate**:£9.60 **Mileage**:15p **Shifts available: **7am - 2.30pm, 4pm - 10:30pm, Alternate weekends or one day every weekend**Access to vehicle required**: No, however a vehicle may be required for some areas, due...

  • Care Assistant

    5 days ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Helping Hands Home Care Full time

    Location: Wolverhampton **Care Assistant** At Helping Hands, we’ve been providing home care for over 30 years, so we know what it takes to deliver exceptional care. But we also take care of our own - those who go above and beyond every single day for our customers. Our care assistants have a varied role that ranges from providing companionship and going...

  • Head of Care

    2 weeks ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

    Job summary We are looking for a Head of Care with a passion for delivering the best quality of care. You'll be working full time, 40 hours per week, on a 9 Months Fixed-Term Contract, at Cygnet Sedgley House. Cygnet Sedgley House and Cygnet Sedgley Lodge offer a 34-bed high-dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men with complex needs. ...

  • Head of Care

    1 week ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

    Job summary We are looking for a Head of Care with a passion for delivering the best quality of care. You'll be working full time, 40 hours per week, on a 9 Months Fixed-Term Contract, at Cygnet Sedgley House. Cygnet Sedgley House and Cygnet Sedgley Lodge offer a 34-bed high-dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men with complex needs. ...


  • Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Gillz Care Full time

    Gillz care is looking for full time health care assistant working full time and part time at different locations around Kidderminster Stourbridge ,Worcestershire, Stafford, Telford and Walsall. The job includes providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living. **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time Part-time hours: 20 per week **Salary**:...

  • Care Assistant Days

    1 week ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Sanctuary Care Full time

    Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, GB, WV1 2SY- Department: Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified Care Staff)- Operation: Sanctuary Care- Closing Date: 24/02/2023- Salary: - Requisition: 209000**Care Assistant Days** **East Park Court Residential Care Home, 29 Holloway Street, Bilston, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2SY** **£10.30 per hour (new to...

  • Care Assistant Days

    1 week ago


    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Sanctuary Care Full time

    Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, GB, WV1 2SY- Department: Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified Care Staff)- Operation: Sanctuary Care- Closing Date: 24/02/2023- Salary: - Requisition: 209000**Care Assistant Days** **East Park Court Residential Care Home, 29 Holloway Street, Bilston, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2SY** **£10.30 per hour (new to...


  • Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Sanctuary Care Full time

    Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, GB, WV14 9UG- Department: Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified Care Staff)- Operation: Sanctuary Care- Closing Date: 24/03/2023- Salary: - Requisition: 210043**Care Assistant Nights** **Lime Tree Court Residential Care Home, 108 Ettingshall Road, Bilston, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV14 9UG** **£10.84 per...


  • Wolverhampton, United Kingdom COTON CARE Full time

    Job Description — NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER Working in a care home with up 27 residents, dementia and generally elderly. Experience is required in care work. Position: Night Care Assistant Responsible to: Head of Home Purpose of position: To provide night duty cover in the home and to undertake certain domestic duties which can be performed during the night...