A maternity nurse role supporting first-time parents within a private household, suited to an experienced professional providing structured guidance on feeding, expressing, and early routine establishment.

Job Summary
This is a structured maternity nurse role suited to an experienced and professional candidate who is confident supporting first-time parents through the early stages of new-born care. The role requires a calm, knowledgeable individual who can offer clear guidance, reassurance, and practical teaching. The role is based within a private household supporting first-time parents as they establish confidence in caring for their new-born. The family are keen to introduce a routine from an early stage and are seeking professional guidance to help shape a structured yet flexible approach. The mother is interested in expressing breast milk to allow for bottle feeding overnight and would value support and advice around this. The maternity nurse will play a key role in helping establish feeding patterns, early routines, and overall organisation within the home. This position will suit a candidate who is confident acting as a teacher, able to provide clear direction while working collaboratively with parents who are engaged but looking for guidance. There is a small dog in the home, and the candidate should be comfortable working in a household with pets.

Job Specification
• Supporting parents in establishing a structured, age-appropriate routine
• Advising on breastfeeding, expressing, and bottle feeding
• Supporting overnight feeding and sleep organisation
• Offering practical teaching to build parental confidence
• Creating a calm, organised environment during the early weeks
• Working collaboratively with parents within the household

Candidate Specification
• Proven experience as a maternity nurse within private households
• Confident supporting first-time parents with a teaching-focused approach
• Strong knowledge of breastfeeding, expressing, and bottle feeding
• Experience establishing early routines and sleep foundations
• Professional, calm, and measured in approach
• Team player, able to advise and support without taking over
• Comfortable working in a household with a small dog

Accommodation Guest bedroom

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.