Maternity Practitioner needed in February, based in Kent

Role: A flexible Maternity Practitioner is required for a newborn expected in January. The family intends to spend several weeks bonding with their baby prior to the practitioner’s start date. While the specific support needed has yet to be determined, assistance will involve a combination of day and night shifts. The successful candidate should possess expertise in breastfeeding support and establishing gentle routines..
Candidates with a background in Childcare are preferred, particularly those who can thoughtfully engage older siblings, who are eagerly anticipating the new arrival.
Please note some weekend work may be required and there may be travel included in this role.
Job Start Date: February 2026
Length of Contract: 6 months (may extend)
Location: Pembury, Kent
Suggested hourly rate: £25ph
Hours of work: Days or Nights
Days required: Monday – Friday (possibly some weekend, but agreed inadvance)
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 minimum).
Pets in the home: Yes
Other Staff in the home: no
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: 862465
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.
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