Three Weeks On / Three Weeks Off | International Travel
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE, with international travel
Salary: £80,000–£95,000 gross per annum
Rotation: Three weeks on / three weeks off
Accommodation: Shared room with the baby whilst on duty
Flights: Fully covered by the family
Baby: 4 months old
Position: Rota Maternity Nurse
The Opportunity
Burlington Nannies is delighted to be working with a longstanding British client who is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Rota Maternity Nurse to join their established household team in Abu Dhabi.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a knowledgeable and nurturing professional to care for the family's four-month-old baby, providing consistent, attentive care and developmental support through to approximately 12–18 months of age.
The successful candidate will be passionate about infant care, confident in supporting the changing needs of a growing baby and committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism within a formal, fully staffed private household.
The family are considerate and respectful employers who genuinely value their staff and appreciate dedication, discretion and a collaborative approach.
The Role
The Maternity Nurse will take responsibility for the baby's day-to-day care, wellbeing and development, ensuring a nurturing, structured and consistent approach throughout each rotation.
Key responsibilities will include:
Providing attentive, nurturing and professional care for the baby.
Maintaining the family's established routines and preferences.
Supporting healthy, age-appropriate sleep routines.
Monitoring and encouraging developmental milestones throughout the baby's first 12–18 months.
Managing all aspects of baby care, including feeding, sterilising, bathing, dressing and general wellbeing.
Planning engaging, age-appropriate play and developmental activities.
Observing the baby's progress and communicating any concerns appropriately.
Working collaboratively with the wider household team to maintain continuity of care.
Ensuring the highest standards of hygiene, organisation and professionalism.
The Rotation & International Travel
This position operates on a three weeks on / three weeks off rotation, offering a structured working arrangement within an established private household.
The family travel internationally on a regular basis, and the successful candidate must be comfortable accompanying them and adapting to changing environments and schedules.
Flexibility is essential, as rota arrangements may occasionally need to accommodate the family's travel commitments.
All flights will be covered by the family.
During working rotations, the Maternity Nurse will share a room with the baby.
The Household
The family employ an established team of household professionals and have two additional children, each supported by their own rota nanny.
The successful candidate must therefore be an experienced and considerate team player who understands the importance of effective communication, mutual respect and working harmoniously within a fully staffed environment.
The household operates to high professional standards, and the family value individuals who are reliable, discreet, adaptable and genuinely committed to their roles.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking an accomplished Maternity Nurse with a minimum of 10 years' professional experience caring for babies.
The ideal candidate will be:
Highly knowledgeable in infant care, development and the changing needs of babies through to 18 months.
Confident in maintaining routines and supporting age-appropriate sleep habits.
Naturally nurturing, calm, patient and kind.
Organised, proactive and capable of working independently.
An excellent communicator who enjoys working as part of an established household team.
Flexible and enthusiastic about international travel.
Discreet, trustworthy and respectful of the family's privacy.
Adaptable, dependable and committed to providing consistently high standards of care.
Genuinely passionate about maternity nursing and supporting babies through their early developmental stages.
Requirements
A minimum of 10 years' demonstrable professional experience working with babies.
Excellent, checkable professional references.
A clean, current Enhanced DBS check.
Relevant childcare or maternity nursing qualifications are highly desirable.
Previous experience within a formal, fully staffed private household would be advantageous.
Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally and accommodate changes to the family's schedule.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced, dedicated Maternity Nurse seeking a rewarding international rota position with a respectful and welcoming family, we would be delighted to hear from you.
