Live-in Maternity Nurse Role | May 2026 | £260–£300 per day | SW7, London REA-MATERNITY

Royalnannies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable nanny agency is seeking a highly experienced live-in maternity nurse in London to support a newborn. This temporary role focuses on structured and calm care while respecting the family's preferences. Candidates should have 15-25 years of experience and extensive expertise in newborn care. The position offers £260–£300 per day and requires flexibility and collaboration with parents. Ideal for a confident and discreet professional, caring primarily for the newborn in a warm family environment.

Qualifications

• 15–25 years of professional maternity nurse experience.
• Extensive newborn and postnatal care expertise.
• Valid First Aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Full care of the newborn on duty days.
• Establishing a gentle, organised daily structure including feeding, sleeping and bathing.
• Maintaining a calm, reassuring environment for the baby.

Skills

Newborn care

Postnatal care

First Aid qualification

Flexibility

Collaboration with parents

Job description

Nannies, governesses & maternity nurses | London & Overseas | High profile Nanny & Governess Agency

Live-in Maternity Nurse Role | May 2026 | £260–£300 per day | SW7, London

REA-MATERNITY

Looking for: Maternity nurse

Driver: No, we do not need a driver

Live in/Live out: Live in

Location of employment (full address): SW7, London

Employment Basis: Temporary (Less than 6 months)

Working hours: 24-hour day/5-6 days a week

Start at: 1 May 2026

Start Date: May 2026

Duration: 6–8 weeks

Schedule: Live-in, 24 hours per day, 5 or 6 days per week

Salary: £260–£300 per 24-hour day, depending on experience (that’s the client’s budget so please only apply if you are ok with that!)

Overview

A warm, professional family is seeking a highly experienced live‑in maternity nurse to support the care of their newborn. The role is focused on structured, calm newborn care while respecting the parents’ preferences and approach. The family has a 2‑year‑old daughter and a cat.

Key Responsibilities

• Full care of the newborn on duty days
• Establishing a gentle, organised daily structure including feeding, sleeping and bathing
• Supporting both breastfeeding and bottle feeding as required
• Night care of the newborn
• Maintaining a calm, reassuring environment for the baby
• Baby‑related housekeeping only, including:
  • Tidying the baby’s bedroom
  • Washing and organising baby clothes
  • Cleaning bottles, feeding equipment and baby utensils
• Working collaboratively with the parents without imposing personal routines or strong opinions

Candidate Requirements

• 15–25 years of professional maternity nurse experience
• Extensive newborn and postnatal care expertise
• Active, hands‑on and practical approach
• Flexible, adaptable and respectful of parental preferences
• Valid First Aid qualification
• Enhanced DBS check
• Comfortable sharing the baby’s bedroom while on duty
• No driving licence required
• No travel required

Additional Notes

• On non‑working days, the maternity nurse will not remain in the household
• This is a strictly newborn‑focused role; care of the 2‑year‑old is not required

This position would suit a confident, discreet, and experienced maternity nurse who provides structured care without rigidity and works naturally as part of the household.