Maternity Nurse/Nanny

Overview

Our new client, first time parents, are seeking a Maternity Nurse/Nanny, to provide expert care and support for their delightful 12-week-old baby boy at the family home in Central Birmingham.

When the current Maternity Nurse’s contract ends at 12 weeks, the family is looking to bring on a new Maternity Nurse/Nanny to guide them through the next stages of development and weaning.

This full-time, live-out role requires an experienced, down-to-earth professional to offer shared care and support, whilst also guiding the parents on this new journey.

Start date: 1st April 2025.

Job duties

Responsibilities of the Maternity Nurse/Nanny for 12-week-old:

  • Provide daily care, including feeding, nappy changes, and maintaining hygiene
  • Assist with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, ensuring proper techniques
  • Assist with introducing solid foods and guide the family through the weaning process, ensuring a smooth transition and balanced nutrition for the baby
  • Follow safe sleep practices and monitor baby’s sleep patterns
  • Help establish and maintain a sleep routine for the baby
  • Support baby’s physical, emotional, and developmental milestones
  • Track growth and report any concerns to parents
  • Monitor baby’s health and administer prescribed medications if needed
  • Keep feeding equipment and nursery clean and sterilised
  • Offer guidance and reassurance on baby care (e.g., feeding schedules, sleep tips)
  • Provide emotional support to the new parents
  • Stimulate baby’s development with age-appropriate activities (e.g., reading, gentle play)
  • Maintain baby’s space, such as cleaning the nursery
  • Take baby on short walks or outings
  • Occasional travel to their other home in London

Candidates must be/have:

  • Strong experience in a similar role, as a Maternity Nurse/Nanny
  • A nurturing, patient, and proactive approach
  • Good experience of the weaning process
  • Live within commutable distance of Central Birmingham
  • A clean driving licence with own car – would be desirable
  • Willing to have occasional overnight stays with the family
  • Experience of travelling with a family
  • Be trained in infant first aid and CPR

Accommodation

This is a live-out position, but the Maternity Nurse/Nanny will occasionally be required to stay at the family home during their shift. A private bedroom with ensuite will be provided.

Hours

Full-time, 40 hours to be spread across Monday – Sunday.

Shift pattern to be discussed at interview stages.

Location

Central Birmingham.

Salary

£60,000.

Job ref

CP778: Maternity Nurse/Nanny in Central Birmingham.

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