A short-term, live-in maternity nurse role in South West London, providing sole-charge new-born care for a second baby within a structured, routine-led household.

Job Summary:
This is a focused, short-term maternity nurse role suited to an experienced professional who is confident working independently, establishing routines, and providing calm, consistent new-born care within a well-supported family environment. The role is based within a private family household in London following the recent birth of their second baby via caesarean section. The mother has returned to work and works from home, requiring a maternity nurse who is self-sufficient and comfortable taking sole charge of the new-born.
The position is entirely baby-focused. Care of the older child is supported by the maternal grandmother, who is regularly present in the home. The household values structure, organisation, and a routine-led approach to new-born care.
This is a short-term booking of 2–3 months, suited to a maternity nurse who works confidently, professionally, and without the need for close supervision.

Job Specification
• Sole-charge care of a new-born baby
• Establishing and maintaining clear feeding and sleeping routines
• Bottle-feeding and managing feeding schedules
• Monitoring new-born wellbeing and development
• Maintaining a clean, organised nursery environment
• Supporting the mother’s recovery by ensuring consistent, reliable new-born care
• Working collaboratively within a household where family support is present

Candidate Specification
• Proven experience caring for new-borns in sole-charge maternity nurse roles
• Strong routine-led approach to feeding and sleep
• Confident, organised and self-sufficient working style
• Calm, professional and discreet manner
• Comfortable working in a household with a small dog
• Friendly, engaging and able to integrate smoothly into a family setting
• Excellent references essential


Accommodation: bed in the nursery


How to apply
Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to ma@edenprivatestaff.com Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates that are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references, a valid DBS [CRB] and a current Paediatric First Aid Certificate. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role. Candidates to be paid weekly or at the end of the booking. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships.


This role is being recruited by Eden Private Staff, specialists in private household and maternity recruitment for over 25 years.