Maternity Nurse
Experienced Nightly Maternity Nurse required for a 4–6 week booking in Fulham, supporting first-time parents with their newborn and providing knowledgeable overnight care, guidance and reassurance.
Job Summary
Lovely first-time parents in Fulham are looking for a warm and experienced Nightly Maternity Nurse to support them as they settle into life at home with their new baby. They are keen to be hands-on and would really value someone who enjoys sharing their knowledge, offering practical guidance and reassurance while helping them build confidence in caring for their baby. They would like to follow baby’s cues initially, gradually working towards a gentle routine as the weeks progress. Mum is hoping to breastfeed, although the parents are keeping an open mind around feeding and would appreciate knowledgeable, non-judgemental support as they find what works best for Mum and baby.
The booking will begin with 5 nights per week for the first 2 weeks, reducing to 3 nights per week for the remaining 2–4 weeks.
Job Specification
• Providing experienced overnight newborn care
• Supporting feeding as required
• Winding, changing and settling baby overnight
• Following baby’s cues and gradually supporting a gentle routine
• Offering practical newborn guidance and reassurance
• Helping the parents build confidence with their baby
• Supporting positive sleep and settling habits
Candidate Specification
• Excellent newborn and Maternity Nurse experience
• Good breastfeeding and general feeding knowledge
• Warm, caring and reassuring
• Knowledgeable and confident sharing practical guidance
• A good teacher who enjoys supporting first-time parents
• Comfortable working with hands-on parents
• Gentle and flexible in approach rather than overly prescriptive
• Professional and reliable
Accommodation A spare room with a Moses basket will be provided for the Maternity Nurse and baby overnight.
At Eden Private Staff, we have been placing Maternity Nurses, Nannies, Governesses, House Managers, Chauffeurs, Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Gardeners, Domestic Couples, Allrounders & All family office professionals with HNW & UHNW families for nearly 30 years. If you are preparing to hire and would like guidance on structuring your process, we are happy to help.
You can contact Eden Private Staff on +44 (0) 2074716000 or email info@edenprivatestaff.com
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.
Start date 27/1/2027
Salary £20 - £25 per hour gross
Hours 5 nights per week initially, reducing to 3 nights; 4 - 6 weeks
Qualifications required Recognised Childcare Qualification
DBS checked Required
Required language Not specified
Experience required Minimum of 3 years professional Maternity Nurse experience, with checkable references.
Driving license required No
Employment type Full time
Duration Permanent
Live in / out Live out