Round-the-clock Maternity Nurse for a Second Baby in Kensington, London, UK

Maternity Nurse (24-hour) – Kensington, London W14 – £350 to £380 gross per 24 hours, paid weekly – booking from 22 March 2027

A family who have hired through the agency before are expecting their second baby and want an experienced, knowledgeable maternity nurse on a 24-hour basis for the first few weeks. Their older child is 15 months old and already has a full-time nanny, so you will concentrate on the newborn and on helping Mum through the early weeks. Expert help with breastfeeding and expressing matters most here, together with practical routines that leave room for feeds and pumping sessions. The parents like things structured and well organised, while accepting that any routine has to change as the baby grows.

• Location: Kensington, London W14
• Baby: the family's second child, a newborn (their first is 15 months old and has a nanny)
• Booking: temporary, two to three weeks, starting 22 March 2027
• Days: five to six days a week, on a 24-hour basis
• Pay: £350 to £380 gross per 24 hours, paid weekly
• Accommodation: you will share a bedroom with the baby

What you will be doing

• Looking after the newborn attentively, day and night
• Helping Mum with breastfeeding, expressing and pumping
• Setting up feeding and settling routines that stay flexible
• Fitting the expressing and feeding timetable into the baby's day
• Morning walks and other outings suited to a newborn
• All nursery duties connected with the baby
• Sharing practical advice and reassurance in the weeks after the birth

What the family are looking for

• Plenty of 24-hour maternity nursing behind you and a thorough understanding of newborn care
• In-depth knowledge of breastfeeding and expressing
• Confidence in building routines that have structure but can adapt
• A warm, nurturing manner with Mum as well as the baby
• An organised, positive approach and plenty of initiative
• Happy to work closely with Mum, respecting her wishes while guiding her from your own experience, and comfortable working as part of a team
• At least three years in a similar role, a recognised childcare qualification, a valid DBS check, a current paediatric first aid certificate and references that can be checked
• The right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)

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