Maternity Nurse required to support first-time parents with 24-hour and overnight newborn care, breastfeeding guidance and establishing a gentle routine following the birth of their first baby.

Job Summary

A lovely first-time family are seeking an experienced Maternity Nurse to support them following the arrival of their baby. Mum is planning to breastfeed, so they would value a knowledgeable, supportive professional who can provide practical guidance whilst helping them gain confidence during those important first weeks. The family are keen to establish a gentle routine from the beginning and would love someone who can teach and guide them through newborn care, leaving them with the confidence and knowledge to continue once the booking has finished. They are looking for a maternity nurse who is kind, approachable and able to offer evidence-based advice whilst respecting the parents choices, adapting their support to suit the family's individual preferences.


Job Specification
• Providing 24-hour and overnight care for a newborn
• Supporting breastfeeding and establishing feeding routines
• Assisting with settling and promoting healthy sleep habits
• Providing practical newborn education and parental guidance
• Helping establish a gentle, sustainable routine
• Supporting parents with confidence and reassurance
• Undertaking all nursery duties


Candidate Specification
• Experienced Maternity Nurse with excellent newborn knowledge
• Strong breastfeeding support experience
• Confident supporting first-time parents
• Warm, kind and approachable
• Evidence-based in their practice whilst respecting parental choices
• Calm, professional and organised


Accommodation: Bed in the nursery.


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


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 recognised Childcare Qualification, 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.