Nannies/Mother's Helps
What
can I expect from my nanny?
A nanny's duties are usually described as "General Nursery Duties". This comprises of the general day-to-day care of the child/children, keeping their bed/bedrooms clean and tidy, beds made daily, clean bed linen as required, toys tidied away, clothes washed/ironed and put away. If there is a playroom, this should be kept clean and tidy as well.
All the relevant meals for the child/ren should be taken care of by the nanny.
If there are special dietary requirements, this should be made clear
at the interview.
It is the nanny's responsibility to see that any activities the children are commited to, that they arrive and get picked up at the relevant times, i.e. swimming, ballet classes, football, after school clubs, soft play, mother and toddler.
What sort of salary would I be expected to pay?
A qualified nanny/mother's help with at least 2/3 years experience
would expect to be paid on an average day of 8am-6pm £280-£350 per week
Net. An unexperienced, i.e. less than 2 years childcare experience
with no qualification would expect to earn somewhere in the region
of £250 per week net.
Live-in positions are usually around £20-£25 per week lower as their accommodation
and food bills are taken care of by their employer.
Am I responsible for paying tax and NI for my nanny?
Yes. As you become their employer you are required by law to produce a pay
slip stating the tax and National Insurance you have paid on behalf
of your nanny.
We can provide further information on this subject as we use a reputable
company that provide the services of a Payroll.
Does my nanny have to be a Daily or a Live-in?
This is entirely up to you. If you require a "live-in" nanny you will need to provide a room for her and a television to enable her to stay in her room during her time off for privacy etc. You will need to state whether or not you require a live-in or a daily nanny when you contact the agency.
How much holiday is required and is it paid?
A nanny/mother's help working 4 days per week or more would expect
the statutory 4 weeks paid holiday per year. Anything above this is
at the employer's discretion. The time at which this 4 week period
is taken is between the nanny and the employer. For a nanny/mother's
help working less than 4 days per week, i.e. 1, 2, or 3 days, two
weeks is a reasonable period of paid holiday depending on how many
days she is working.
Babysitting Service
A babysitting service is also available from Cribs at a fee
of £180 per annum, or £100 for 6 months. All babysitters are experienced nannies
who are reference and police checked. They are drivers, non-smokers
and expect to be paid £6.50 per hour cash-in-hand at the end of the night.
To find out more about this service or to request a registration form, please contact the agency on the details provided.
Hire a Nanny
If you want to hire a Nanny, please fill in this registration
form and we will get back to you.
Register as a Nanny
To register as a Nanny, please fill in the Application
Form and post it to us. The form is in Microsoft Word format -
if you cannot open this, please contact us.
