Sleep Consultant

Role Overview

We are looking for a qualified Sleep Consultant to support families across Dubai with children's sleep challenges from newborn through to school age. You will provide personalised, evidence-based sleep plans and compassionate coaching to help families achieve better sleep.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough sleep consultations and case history assessments

• Develop personalised, age-appropriate sleep plans for infants and children

• Coach parents through gentle and behavioural sleep training approaches

• Provide daily follow-up support during active sleep coaching periods

• Address common sleep challenges: night wakings, bedtime resistance, early rising, nap transitions

• Educate parents on infant and child sleep science

• Maintain professional follow-up records and client progress notes

Minimum Qualifications

• Recognised paediatric sleep consultant certification (e.g. The Sleep Sense Programme, Gentle Sleep Coach, or accredited equivalent)

• Minimum 2 years sleep consulting practice

• Strong knowledge of infant and child sleep science

• Commitment to family-centred, compassionate approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sleep and neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD, sensory processing)

• Background in early childhood education or nursing

• Training in attachment and responsive parenting

UAE Licensing & Professional Requirements

Coaching and holistic wellbeing practice is not regulated by a single authority in the UAE; however, practitioners must hold recognised professional qualifications and relevant certifications from reputable bodies. For any clinical or quasi-clinical services, a DHA, DOH, or MOHAP licence may be required. All practitioners must comply with applicable UAE regulations and operate strictly within their professional scope of practice.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

• Own UAE Employment Visa

• Golden Visa

• Green Visa

• Freelance Permit

• Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

• Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

• 2+ years paediatric sleep consulting

• Home or virtual sleep coaching delivery

Required Skills

• Sleep assessment

• Personalised sleep plan development

• Parent coaching

• Sleep science education

• Follow-up support

Benefits

• Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments

• Competitive session rates

• Work from home or deliver sessions at students' homes / schools

• Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team

• Professional development opportunities

• Supportive, collaborative working environment

• Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

Application Process

To apply, submit:

• Updated CV

• Professional photo

• Educational certificates

• Professional licences (if applicable)

• Emirates ID (if available)

• Passport copy

• UAE visa copy

• NOC from employer (if required)

• DHA / DOH / MOHAP licence or eligibility letter (where required)

• Police Clearance Certificate (preferred)

• References

  
  

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.