Babyem Newborn Placement Scheme
Practical newborn care experience, where suitable family opportunities are available.
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For Maternity Nurse Trainees
Many agencies value practical newborn care experience alongside accreditation. The placement pathway gives eligible Babyem graduates the opportunity to apply their training with families, where suitable placements are available.
The placement pathway is optional and available to eligible Babyem graduates after successful course completion. Placement opportunities are not guaranteed and depend on family availability, location, graduate suitability and Babyem’s approval process.
These must be in place before you start. Our team can advise on each one.
Babyem Level 3 or 4 Maternity Nurse Accreditation
Valid public liability insurance
Enhanced DBS check
Paediatric first aid certificate
Up to date CV
Completed Maternity Nurse Training Directory profile
The usual steps for eligible graduates applying for placement opportunities.
Complete your OCN Level 3 or Level 4 training and make sure your DBS, public liability insurance and paediatric first aid are in place.
Complete your Babyem directory profile and share your availability, experience and preferences. Where suitable family opportunities are available, Babyem may help with introductions and preparation.
Where a placement goes ahead, you will usually support the family for an agreed short period. Families may provide feedback or a reference afterwards, but this is not guaranteed by Babyem.
Individual outcomes vary. Babyem does not guarantee paid work, employment, references or agency representation.
of placement participants said the experience helped them secure paid work.
What agencies have said about Babyem training:
"We are continuously impressed by their level of maternity and nanny training."
"Those with a background in childcare wishing to train as a maternity nurse should enrol."
"We are really impressed with the content, the teaching style and the flow of the day."
"Our nanny candidates have consistently given us great feedback about Babyem."
Placements can give eligible graduates the opportunity to gain practical newborn care experience, build confidence and request feedback or references. Placement opportunities and outcomes vary. Everything you need to know is below.
Suitable placement opportunities may be shared through the Babyem directory or placement pathway. Families and graduates arrange details directly where a placement goes ahead. Location, dates and times vary.
Babyem placements are designed as practical experience opportunities. Payment, expenses or arrangements are agreed directly between the family and the graduate where applicable. Babyem does not determine payment and does not employ either party. Families may be asked to cover agreed expenses, such as travel or food, where applicable.
Families are actively encouraged to provide a reference after a placement.
The family and graduate agree the schedule directly. Babyem may help with introductions and guidance, but does not manage the working arrangement.
Babyem is a training provider and directory/placement pathway facilitator. Babyem does not act as an employer, recruitment agency or childcare provider. Any placement or support arrangement is made directly between the family and graduate. Babyem does not supervise placements, determine payment, guarantee references or guarantee future work.
Important
Babyem is a training provider and directory platform. We do not act as a recruitment agency or employer and are not responsible for the arrangements made between trainees and families. Placements are arranged directly between both parties. Babyem does not supervise placements, determine payment, or guarantee references.
Ready to begin?
Apply for suitable family placement opportunities, build confidence and gain practical experience where opportunities are available.
No Babyem placement fee for eligible graduates. Guidance is available through the placement process.
For New Parents
The Babyem Graduate Placement Programme gives families direct access to Maternity Nurses who have completed Babyem's OCN-accredited training programme. A safeguarding and orientation call takes place before any access is granted, so you understand the programme fully before making any decisions.
Our approach is gentle, responsive and evidence-based. Every nurse is trained to support your family in a way that respects your choices and works with your baby, not against them.
We work with families of newborns aged 0-3 months. Travel expenses and food costs are covered as part of the arrangement. In return, families provide a reference for the nurse.
OCN-accredited training, the same standard leading UK agencies recognise.
Every maternity nurse holds a Level 3 or 4 Maternity Nurse Accreditation, carries public liability insurance, an enhanced DBS check, and holds a Paediatric First Aid certificate.
Before you access the directory, a Babyem team member walks you through the programme and guidelines.
Families find the programme through NCT, Twins Trust, Gingerbread and other family support organisations across the UK.
Complete the family enquiry form and tell us what type of newborn support you are looking for.
Required before payment
Babyem will arrange a short call to understand your situation, explain how the placement pathway works, and answer any questions.
You can review the maternity nurse graduate profiles and choose who you would like to speak with.
Contact the maternity nurse directly to arrange a free introductory call. You can ask questions, share what support you are looking for, and decide whether the arrangement feels like the right fit.
You and the maternity nurse graduate agree the schedule, boundaries, expenses, expectations and responsibilities directly.
After the placement, you may be invited to provide feedback or a reference to support the graduate’s professional development.
£15
The £15 administrative fee is a one-off payment taken after your safeguarding and orientation call. It is not a placement fee and does not cover any arrangement made directly between you and the Maternity Nurse.
✓ Access to available Maternity Nurses
✓ Programme guidelines for families
What Your Nurse Will Help With
Techniques to soothe, calm and help your baby feel safe and secure, so the whole family can rest.
Guidance on breastfeeding, bottle feeding and establishing a feeding rhythm that works for you and your baby.
Nappy changes, bathing, dressing and establishing a calm nursery routine that gives you time to recover.
Confident support for first outings, pram walks and building your family's daily rhythm beyond the front door.
Gentle guidance on age-appropriate sleep patterns, helping you establish a rhythm that works for the whole family.
Someone in your corner who helps you feel informed, supported and confident in those first overwhelming weeks.
What to Expect
Being clear about the scope of this programme helps families and Maternity Nurses have the right expectations from the start.
About this pathway
Babyem is a training provider and placement pathway facilitator, not a recruitment agency, employer, childcare provider or medical provider.
Placements are arranged directly between maternity nurse graduates and families. Babyem may help with introductions and guidance, but does not supervise placements, determine payment, guarantee references, or take responsibility for arrangements agreed between both parties.
Maternity nurse graduates and families should discuss expectations, schedules, expenses and boundaries directly before the placement begins.
Everything you need to know about newborn support at home. Anything else, contact us directly and we will be happy to help.
The Babyem newborn placement scheme supports families with babies in the first 3 to 4 months of life. Our maternity nurses specialise in this early newborn period, the weeks when hands-on support matters most and confidence as a new parent is still developing.
Babyem-trained maternity nurses support families across all areas of early newborn care. This includes bathing and changing your newborn, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding guidance, establishing a gentle sleep routine, integrating a new baby into a family with older children, and signposting local services such as Children's Centres and family support groups. Your maternity nurse is there to support the whole family, not just the baby.
Every maternity nurse on the Babyem placement scheme has completed Babyem's OCN-accredited training programme, the same standard recognised by leading UK nanny and maternity agencies. All hold a valid DBS check, paediatric first aid certification, and public liability insurance before any placement begins.
Registering is straightforward. Fill in your family's details and requirements using our online form. Our team reviews each request within 2 to 3 days. You can then browse maternity nurses on the Babyem directory whose experience and availability match your needs, and request a free intro call directly.
The introduction call is a chance to ask questions, share your situation, and decide whether to go ahead. There is no obligation to proceed. The call takes place directly between you and the maternity nurse.
Availability varies. Many Babyem-trained maternity nurses are available for weekdays, half days, or weekends. You discuss scheduling directly with the maternity nurses, all arrangements are made between you and the maternity nurse directly.
Newborn placement support through the Babyem scheme is typically unpaid. Families cover the maternity nurse's travel expenses and meals. In return, families are asked to provide a reference and complete a short feedback form at the end of the placement. Any arrangements regarding expenses are discussed and agreed directly between you and the maternity nurse.
Yes. Every maternity nurse on the Babyem placement scheme holds a valid DBS check, paediatric first aid certification, and public liability insurance before any placement begins. All have completed Babyem's OCN-accredited maternity nurse training programme.
This pathway may be suitable for families looking for practical newborn support and who understand that the graduate is building experience after training.
It may not be suitable for families who need:
Browse Babyem-accredited maternity nurses, request a free intro call, and take the next step with confidence.
No obligation · Orientation call before payment · All arrangements made directly with your Maternity Nurse
Babyem is a training provider and placement pathway facilitator. Babyem does not act as an employer, recruitment agency, childcare provider or medical provider. Any arrangement is made directly between the family and graduate. Babyem does not supervise placements, manage payment, guarantee availability, guarantee references, or guarantee the outcome of any placement.
