Nannying

You will need to negotiate a workplace agreement/nanny contract that will include such details as how often you recieve pay (fortnightly, weekly)

10 January, 2021

Tax, super & insurance

You will need to negotiate a workplace agreement/nanny contract that will include such details as how often you recieve pay (fortnightly, weekly)
11 January, 2020

A legal requirement: Working With Children Check

When you leave your child in the care of someone else you want to know and be comfortable in the knowledge that they have had the mandatory checks required. […]
11 January, 2020

Working With Children Checks

When working with children it is imperative that you are able to demonstrate you are legally able and cleared as safe to work with children. This is done through […]
13 November, 2019

Interviewing a nanny

Are you interviewing a nanny? Regardless of whether you have advertised or gone through an agency to find potential nanny candidates there will come the time when you will […]
11 November, 2019

Nanny Share

Nanny share is just as it sounds. Where families share the nanny for the care of their children. It makes sense for some families. For some families they don’t […]
11 October, 2019

How to keep a good nanny

The core of keeping a good nanny is having the right fit in the first place. Then it comes down to good communication. A nanny wants to feel valued […]
11 October, 2019

Mothers’ Help

Mother’s Help is an option for working with children, especially as a starting point. It is as the name suggest a help and support to the primary carer at […]
11 October, 2019

Au Pair

Typically an Au pairs is generally aged between 18-25. Their purpose for being in the country is to learn the language and assimilate the culture. An Au pair can be […]
10 October, 2019

Live out or live out?

Whether you chose a live in v’s live out nanny role really depends on you personally and what you are looking for. As with any job, there are pro’s […]
10 October, 2019

Nanny employment contract

When employing a nanny, or a nanny is taking on a new role with a family, it is important to be clear about expectations, conditions, etc to avoid any confusion. It offers the opportunity for both parties to be clear from the outset. Having a nanny contract at the commencement of employment is highly recommended. A nanny contract offers a clear guideline of expectations and requirements for both parties in the care and education of the children.
10 September, 2019

Male nanny

In an ideal world there would be a variety of choices between the sexes for the right candidate for the role. Typically, male and female roles have been considered […]
10 September, 2019

Role of a nanny

First and foremost a nanny’s job is to keep the children in your care (often called your charges) safe, well nourished and happy. Beyond this key element of keeping […]
11 July, 2019

Should I use a nanny agency?

How exactly do you go about sourcing the best and most suitable nanny position for yourself? Do you go through an agency or source a position privately? There is […]
10 May, 2019

Wage for a nanny

The level of pay you receive generally depends upon the position, your experience and qualifications as well as the role itself. How many children, the tasks, etc can all […]
10 April, 2019

Resume

Your resume should look as professional as possible. This is the first impression that a prospective employer or an agency has of you. The more organised and professional a […]
10 April, 2019

Requirements to work in the UK

Embarking on a career as a nanny in the UK isn’t as simple as landing and getting a position. There are other considerations to factor in. It starts with […]
11 January, 2019

Using a nanny agency

Finding a nanny can be not only daunting but time consuming. If you are on the search for a nanny there are a few options available. You can use […]
11 January, 2019

Maternity Nurse

A maternity nurse is a professional, usually a nurse who will be the first professional carer, other than the parents, when a child is born. A maternity nurse is […]
11 January, 2019

Doula

Typically, a Doula is considered a birthing partner. They will be present as support for the duration of the birth focusing on the needs of the mother. They offer […]
10 January, 2019

The interview

Congratulations on progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process. You have landed an interview. The interview may take place in the home setting or a more common […]
10 January, 2019

UK insurance & tax obligations

What are the obligations when working as a nanny in the UK regarding tax and insurance requirements? Working as a nanny in the UK it is key to be aware […]
10 January, 2019

Living and working in the UK

If you are embarking on a working adventure as a nanny to the UK it is important to know the basics. Be mindful that while there are many similarities […]
11 December, 2018

Sourcing a nanny

Searching for a nanny? Where to start? Sourcing reliable, affordable child care can be daunting, challenging and more importantly needs to fit with your family needs. When it becomes […]
11 November, 2018

Employing a Babysitter

A babysitter is someone who will occasionally look after your children. They temporarily care for your children on perhaps an afternoon here and there or in the evening. There […]
11 October, 2018

Sourcing your own nanny position

There is no hard and fast rule that says to obtain a nanny position you must go through an agency. You don’t have to go through a nanny agency. […]
10 October, 2018

Diary/communication book

A diary is great as a tool. A diary can show how occupied the child was within the day. It generally allows room for the parents and nanny’s comments and suggestions. […]
10 October, 2018

Interview tips

You have secured an interview with a potential new family for a nanny role. What should you expect? Job interviews can be an excruciating, painful, stressful and awkward time, […]
10 July, 2018

Deciding on a career as a nanny

Are you considering becoming a nanny? Do you delight in the everyday little things of caring for kids? Do you have a passion for care and education of kids? […]
10 June, 2018

Qualifications required to work in the UK

Whilst there is no legal requirement to have a qualification to be a nanny in the UK you may find entering the UK nanny sector agencies and /or families […]
10 April, 2018

Reference tips

You have been successful at the interview and now they would like to contact you references. Providing references is important as it allows the potential employee to get an […]
11 March, 2018

Governess

A governess is an experienced, qualified professional childcare provider. All Governesses will hold a formal educational background. They generally works in a rural or remote setting/home providing care & […]
10 March, 2018

Interview red flags

Sometimes you may just click and it seems like the right fit from the get go. Although sometimes during the interview phase there are cringe moments where there is […]
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