Doula Health Champion

For nearly 20 years, Bethel Health & Healing Network has been a trusted partner in Birmingham's maternal health landscape. Guided by our patron Beverley Lindsey OBE, OD, we empower vulnerable families through compassionate, community-centred care.

Our mission:
Every mother deserves support, dignity, and access to healthcare - regardless of their circumstances.

We're seeking a Doula Health Champion to join our team as part of the West Birmingham Health Champions Project, funded by the Fairer Futures Fund.

This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to transform lives at their most vulnerable moments.

• Support a small caseload of vulnerable pregnant women and new mothers across Birmingham
• Provide on-call support as a birth partner, offering emotional and practical assistance during pregnancy, labour, and postpartum
• Ensure mothers can access NHS maternity services and charitable support from food banks, clothing banks, and community resources
• Help mothers develop baby care skills, successfully breastfeed, and access postnatal services
• Act as an advocate when dealing with healthcare agencies and service providers
• Deliver parent education and group sessions for vulnerable pregnant women, new mothers, and babies
• Maintain accurate records using our CRM system (Lamplight), including referral forms, assessments, case notes, and feedback
• Complete evaluation forms and contribute to service quality monitoring
• Participate in mandatory training and professional development opportunities
• Attend monthly Doula Service team meetings
• Work within Bethel's policies and procedures, maintaining safeguarding standards

Our doulas serve as a vital bridge between vulnerable pregnant women and the healthcare system. You'll work with women facing:

• Social isolation and limited family support
• Economic hardship and housing insecurity
• Language barriers affecting healthcare access
• Complex health needs requiring specialist care
• Previous trauma impacting their birth experience

Your support makes a measurable difference in maternal and infant health outcomes.

• Caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach
• High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Proven track record working with vulnerable people in community settings
• Experience in maternity or clinical service delivery
• Enthusiastic and positive team player
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience supporting people through challenging circumstances
• In sympathy with the Christian ethos of Bethel Health and Healing Network
• Satisfactory DBS check, references, and right to work in the UK

• Experience in maternity, health, or caring environments
• Experience working in multi-ethnic, multi-faith settings
• Experience with community groups and grassroots organisations
• ICT literacy and familiarity with database systems

• 25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Comprehensive training program including doula skills and safeguarding
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment
• Supervision and clinical support from experienced Senior Doulas
• The opportunity to make a direct, measurable impact in your community

• Extension:
  Possibility of extension, subject to continued funding
• Reports to:
  
  Doula Service Manager
• Location:
  
  Bloomsbury Health Centre, Nechells, Birmingham B7 5DT
• Some flexibility in working patterns to accommodate birth support on-call requirements

IMPORTANT:
Applications submitted with a CV only will not be considered. All candidates must complete the required application forms.

Final date to receive applications:
Thursday, 27th February 2026, 5:00 PM

For questions about this role or the application process, please contact:

Bethel Health and Healing Network is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants will undergo suitability vetting and will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment is contingent on satisfactory vetting results.