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Newborn Caregiver Jobs in London

£19–£34 an hour · Night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations

Quick answer

Newborn Caregiver jobs in London typically pay £19–£34 an hour (about £3,300–£5,900 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations. Employers ask for newborn care experience or certification and right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in London.

Typical pay
£19–£34
per hour
Full-time monthly
£3,300–£5,900
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
Night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations
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Open newborn caregiver positions in London

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About newborn caregiver jobs in London

Newborn Caregiver jobs in London are household positions: a newborn caregiver supports families in the first weeks and months with a newborn, including night care and feeding routines. Families hiring in London range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Greater London.

London is known for banking, fintech, law, media, and life sciences, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as HSBC, Barclays, Deloitte, Google UK, the NHS, and Revolut. London handles more foreign exchange trading than any other city on Earth and hosts Europe's largest fintech cluster.

Main duties

  • Care for newborns day and night
  • Support feeding, burping and sleep routines
  • Sterilise bottles and manage baby laundry
  • Track feeds, sleep and nappies
  • Help parents recover and rest

Newborn Caregiver pay in London

Household incomes in London are shaped by an average local salary of around £47,000, which is why newborn caregiver pay here sits above the UK average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in LondonTypical pay ranges, per hour. Newborn Caregiver highlighted.
Newborn Caregiver£19–£34
Babysitter£13–£19
Nanny£14–£23
Governess£23–£42
Home Nurse£24–£44
Gardener£14–£23
Newborn Caregiver pay across UKTypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
London£19–£34
Manchester£17–£30
Birmingham£16–£29
Edinburgh£17–£31

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a newborn caregiver

Typical day — Newborn CaregiverAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 7:30Breakfast & school run
  2. 9:30Play & learning
  3. 12:00Lunch & nap
  4. 15:00Pick-up & homework
  5. 18:00Dinner, bath & handover

Why work in London?

The local job market is growing at 3.2% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to London.

London is often described as “Europe's Financial and Fintech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Newborn care experience or certification
  • Infant CPR and first aid
  • Background check
  • Ability to work night shifts

Working in United Kingdom

  • Right to work in United Kingdom: Workers need the right to work in the UK; employers must check documents before employment starts.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for right-to-work checks, references and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check — an enhanced DBS check for roles with children or vulnerable adults.
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage.
  • Contract: Employees must receive a written statement of employment particulars from their first day of work.

Live-in or live-out?

Live-in newborn caregiver roles in London normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your newborn caregiver experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete UK right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a newborn caregiver earn in London?

Newborn Caregiver jobs in London typically pay £19–£34 an hour (about £3,300–£5,900 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in newborn caregiver jobs in London?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in newborn caregiver roles in London normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.

What do I need to work as a newborn caregiver in UK?

Employers ask for newborn care experience or certification, infant CPR and first aid and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.

What does a newborn caregiver do day to day?

A newborn caregiver supports families in the first weeks and months with a newborn, including night care and feeding routines. Typical duties include care for newborns day and night, support feeding, burping and sleep routines, sterilise bottles and manage baby laundry.

How do I apply for newborn caregiver jobs in London on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in London hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a newborn caregiver work?

A typical schedule is night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.