Daily Maternity Nurse needed early August, based in Henley on Thames.

Harmony at Home Nanny Agency; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maternity Nurse to provide essential support for a family with a newborn. This role requires a compassionate and experienced professional who can assist a mother recovering from a c-section while also engaging an older child in joint activities. With flexible working hours and a focus on nurturing, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact during a crucial time in the family's life. If you are a qualified Maternity Practitioner looking to provide invaluable support and care, this role could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Maternity Nurse.
• Qualified Maternity Practitioner with necessary certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist mother during recovery from c-section and support breastfeeding.
• Engage older child in activities like bathtime.

Skills

Flexibility

Supportive attitude

Experience with newborns

Engagement with older children

Education

12hr First Aid

DBS Certificate

Maternity Practitioner qualification

Job description

Role: Second-time parents are seeking daily assistance with their newborn. They are interested in hiring a Maternity Nurse who is flexible, supportive, experienced, and knowledgeable.

The mother will undergo a c-section in late July, so they require a Maternity Nurse capable of assisting her during her recovery period. The mother intends to breastfeed the newborn. Although the older child will not be the responsibility of the Maternity Nurse, the family wishes for the nurse to engage the older child in joint activities as much as possible, e.g. bathtime.

Job Details:

1. Job Start Date: 5th August 2025
2. Length of Contract: 8 weeks (could extend)
3. Location: Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire
4. Suggested Hourly Rate: £20ph Gross
5. Hours of Work: 8am-4pm / 9am-5pm / 10am-6pm
6. Days Required: 3-5 days a week
7. Specialist or Expert Required: Qualified Maternity Practitioner
8. Minimum Experience Level for this Job: 5 years experience within the role
9. Qualifications Needed: 12hr First Aid, DBS and Maternity Practitioner

This is a self-employed opportunity.

Contact Information:

Full Name of Employment Agency: Georgina Ware T/A Harmony at Home Maternity
Contact details: [e-mail] | 07554314420

Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’ button. This job has an ID code of: 854581

For all roles with children and the vulnerable, you must have an up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate which is registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of 2 professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable. We also recommend that you have appropriate personal insurance.

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