Nights-only maternity practitioner required in August for twins, Hertfordshire

  • 872143
  • £35ph gross
  • Self Employed Role
  • Harpenden
  • Posted 5 months ago
  • This position is no longer available

Harmony at home Maternity

First-time parents are looking for an experienced and supportive Night Nanny to help guide them through the early months with their newborn twins. This position is ideal for a calm, knowledgeable, and empathetic professional who truly enjoys helping families during this important stage. The parents want someone who can provide confident overnight care, as well as offer practical advice and reassurance as they adjust to new parenthood. While experience with twins is appreciated, it’s not required. Since the twins will be bottle-fed, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage night time feeding routines are crucial.
The perfect candidate should have extensive experience with newborns, a good understanding of early development, and up-to-date knowledge of NHS guidelines and safe sleep practices. They should be warm, nurturing, and able to communicate clearly, providing gentle guidance and reassurance to first-time parents. Reliability, organisation, and initiative throughout the night are essential traits. As the mother works from home and wants meaningful bonding time with the babies, the nanny must respect the family’s routines and preferences.
Both parents are eager to welcome their babies and learn as much as possible. They hope to find someone willing to share their expertise and help build confidence during these early days. They look forward to welcoming a Night Nanny who will provide excellent overnight care and support them in feeling comfortable, capable, and reassured as new parents.

Due date: 6th August 2026
Job Start Date: August 2026
Contract End Date: 12 weeks
Location: Kimpton, Herts
Gross 24hourly Rate: £35ph Gross
Hours of work: 9:30pm -6:30am
Days required: Mon, Tues, Wed and Thursday Nights
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, Enhanced DBS and Maternity Practitioner (L3 minimum).
Driving required: N/A
Accommodation offered: Shared with the babies
Pets in the home: No
Any other staff employed in household: Daytime Maternity Nanny
This is a self-employed opportunity
Full Name of Employment Agency: Georgina Ware T/A Harmony at Home Maternity
Contact details: maternity@harmonyathome.co.uk | 07554314420
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of: 872143
It is usual for Maternity Nurses and Consultants to be self-employed, and you will be required to issue your own contract for services and Unique Tax Reference number to our clients at offer stage.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, you will only be contacted for shortlisting and interview if you meet our client’s suitability requirements.

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