First-time parents are seeking an experienced and supportive Maternity Practitioner to assist with the arrival of their newborn, due via Caesarean section around 30th December. This is a wonderful opportunity to guide and reassure a new family through the early weeks of parenthood.
The family are looking for a knowledgeable professional who can confidently support both mother and baby, helping them settle into a new way of life. Someone who is calm, organised, proactive and confident working independently. They are very keen to establish a routine for the baby from an early stage, allowing both parents to feel involved and supported.
The mother intends to bottle feed but is open to guidance on the most suitable feeding approach for the baby. The ideal candidate will be up to date with current NHS guidelines, experienced in newborn care, and able to offer practical and emotional support following a Caesarean birth.
This role is expected to gradually reduce in days as the mother gains confidence and the family become more settled into their new routine.
Please note Maternity Nurse and Newborn Care titles are industry terms, not protected medical titles.
Due date: 30th December 2026
Job Start Date: 30th December or 1st January 2027
Contract End Date: 4-6 weeks (could extend)
Location: Gillingham, Dorset
Gross 24 hourly Rate: £350pd gross
Hours of work: 20hrs + 4 hrs 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, Enhanced DBS, Maternity Practitioner (L3 minimum), Safeguarding L2.
Driving required: Not within the role
Accommodation offered: Yes, private ensuite bedroom
Pets in the home: 2 x small dogs
Any other staff employed in household: N/A
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: 875854
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.
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 professional insurance (maternity practitioner insurance / consultant insurance). Whilst we usually undertake all registration interviews and right to work checks in person face to face, we will in certain circumstances consider video call registrations and digital right to work checks via a certified digital identity service provider (IDSP). We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. To help speed up your application, please ensure that you only apply for the job(s) you are interested in on our website, on the job advert page using the ‘Apply for job’ button. Please only apply for roles where you meet the requirements.
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