Maternity Practitioner needed in February for 4 weeks, based in South London

Harmony at Home Nanny Agency; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A child care agency in Streatham, London, is seeking a Qualified Maternity Practitioner to support parents with their newborn and older child. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years' experience, be familiar with NHS guidelines, and hold relevant qualifications. This is a self-employed role with a suggested hourly rate of £350 for 20 hours a week over 5 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Must be able to issue own contract for services.
• Hold appropriate personal insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support parents in establishing a routine for their newborn.
• Provide occasional help with the older child.
• Offer advice and support when needed.

Skills

Familiar with NHS guidelines

Comfortable with children

Informed about routines

Flexible

Education

12hr First Aid Certificate

DBS Certificate

Maternity Practitioner Level 3 or 4

Job description

Second-time parents are seeking assistance with their newborn, expected at the end of February. They require occasional help with their older child while the mother feeds the baby. The older child will attend nursery during the week. The family aims to establish a routine for the newborn that also includes the older child when possible, such as during bathtime. The mother plans to breastfeed and may occasionally use a bottle.
The preferred candidate should be familiar with current NHS guidelines, flexible, comfortable with children, informed about routines, and able to provide advice when needed.
Estimated due Date: 24th February 2026
Job End Date: 4 weeks
Location: Streatham, London
Suggested hourly rate: £350pd
Hours of work: 20hr + 4 hr break
Days required: 5 days a week
Specialist or expert required: Qualified Maternity Practitioner
Minimum experience Level for this job: 5yrs experience within the role
Details of any qualifications needed for this job: 12hr First Aid, DBS and Maternity Practitioner (L3 or L4 minimum)
Accommodation for time off: No
Pets in the home: Yes 1 x dog
This is a self-employed opportunity.
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: 860259
It is usual for Maternity Nurses and Consultants to be self-employed, and you will be required to issue your own contract for services, Unique Tax Reference number to our clients at offer stage.
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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