Maternity Care Assistant
6AI USED FOR6%moving to51%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£18,000 - £22,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM NURSING AND MIDWIFERY →
Maternity Care Assistant
Maternity care assistants help pregnant women and new mothers during pregnancy and after birth. You look after mums and babies in hospitals and clinics, supporting them with everyday care and making them feel safe and cared for.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Maternity Care AssistantIn this entry-level position, you will support mothers with basic care needs and assist healthcare professionals in daily tasks.£18,000 - £22,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Maternity Care AssistantAt this stage, you will take on more responsibilities, including monitoring health indicators and providing more comprehensive support to families.£24,000 - £30,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Maternity Care AssistantIn a senior role, you will lead a team of assistants, coordinate care plans, and mentor junior staff while ensuring high standards of care.£35,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NursingRoyal School of Needlework(The) · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£34,500 median
🎓Mental Health Nursing with foundation yearCoventry University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
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Nursing AssociateThe University of Cumbria · DegreeMental Health and Learning Disabilities NursingRoyal School of Needlework(The) · DegreeMidwiferyUniversity of Southampton · DegreeMental Health NursingDancebox Theatre Works · DegreeMental Health Nursing with foundation yearCoventry University · DegreeMidwiferyUniversity of Plymouth · Degree