Maternity Nurse
An experienced 24-Hour Maternity Nurse is required in Vauxhall, London, to support first-time parents with newborn care, feeding and establishing gentle routines.
Job Summary
First-time parents in Vauxhall are seeking a warm, experienced and knowledgeable 24-Hour Maternity Nurse to support them following a planned Caesarean delivery in February 2027. The family are looking for someone confident in newborn care who can provide practical guidance and reassurance while helping them settle into parenthood. Mum is considering breastfeeding or combination feeding, so excellent feeding knowledge is important. The parents appreciate having a plan and some structure but would like a flexible, baby-led approach rather than a rigid routine. Personality and compatibility are particularly important. The family would like someone friendly, approachable and confident in sharing their knowledge, while also being discreet and sensitive to their need for privacy and family time. Dad’s mum may be staying during the early weeks, so the successful candidate should be comfortable working alongside family members .Spanish-speaking is strongly preferred, although finding the right personality fit and level of experience remains important.
Job Specification
• Provide attentive 24-hour newborn care.
• Support breastfeeding or combination feeding as required.
• Assist with feeding, settling and age-appropriate sleep routines.
• Offer practical guidance and reassurance to first-time parents.
• Help establish gentle, flexible routines with an appropriate level of structure.
• Encourage parental confidence and independence.
• Undertake all baby-related nursery duties.
• Work collaboratively with parents and granny
Candidate Specification
• Experienced 24-Hour Maternity Nurse with excellent newborn care knowledge.
• Strong understanding of breastfeeding and combination feeding.
• Spanish-speaking ability strongly preferred.
• Warm, friendly, professional and reassuring.
• Confident sharing knowledge without being overly prescriptive.
• Flexible and adaptable in approach to routines.
• Discreet, intuitive and respectful of family privacy.
• Comfortable with cats.
Accommodation: Shared room with baby and separate bathroom.
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 10/2/2027
Salary £350 - £425 per 24 hours gross
Hours 24 hours, 6 days per week for the first 2 weeks, reducing to 5 days per week
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 Temporary
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