Night Nurse

Little Ones UK Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring family in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an experienced Night Nurse for their newborn. The role involves providing postnatal support, ensuring the baby's comfort, and helping parents get adequate rest. They need a loving, warm candidate with a valid first-aid qualification and a driver's license. This position offers 2 to 3 nights of work per week, allowing for flexibility while meeting the family's needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid first-aid qualification.
• Driver with own car is required.
• Experience in caring for infants is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support mum with postnatal recovery and postpartum care.
• Ensure the baby’s safety, wellbeing, and comfort.
• Feed, burp, settle, and soothe the baby.

Skills

First-aid qualification

Driving license with own car

Experience with postnatal care

Ability to provide emotional support

Job description

Overview

This lovely family based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is seeking an experienced Night Nurse to support them for an initial period of 3–6 months, with high potential for extension depending on their needs. The care will be for the youngest child who is waking regularly through the night. Mum needs to rest as much as possible, so they are looking for a loving, warm candidate who can provide support during this time. A driver is required with their own car, and a valid first‑aid qualification is a must.

Working Hours

2 to 3 nights a week, 8 pm until 7 am.

Responsibilities

• Supporting mum with postnatal recovery and postpartum care.
• Ensuring the baby’s safety, wellbeing, and comfort at all times.
• Feeding, burping, settling, and soothing the baby throughout the day and night.
• Establishing healthy sleep routines and allowing parents to get adequate rest.
• Sterilising bottles, pump parts, and dummies.
• Managing all baby‑related laundry.
• Keeping the nappy caddy stocked and ready for use.
• Tidying baby areas and toys as needed.

This lovely family is looking to hire immediately. To learn more about this Night Nurse role, please apply, and a consultant will contact you with more information.