Nannies
We can supply permanent, temporary or emergency nannies. All of our nannies are carefully soured and screened face to face, we also ensure all of our nannies have:
- A face to face interview with us.
- Previous childcare experience.
- A minimum of 2 checkable references.
- Paediatric First Aid or be willing to get this if offered a position.
- Suitable ID and full right to work in the UK
- Valid enhanced DBS police check or be willing to get one.
- A clean driving licence – when a position may require driving children
Types Of Childcare
We can provide a variety of nannies and childcare staff for families, depending on the needs of each family. Nannies pay will also vary depending on the nature of the role, responsibilities and number of children they will be looking after, also how experienced and qualified the nanny is. Below are the different nanny options a family can consider and some guidelines for pay.
Most ‘live out’ nannies, which is the most common type of nanny most families go for, are paid from around £17.00 gross per hour, as a guideline (rate also dependent of duties involved and number of children, rate will be more if the role is in London).
If you hire a nanny, you will be classed as their employer, you will be responsible for paying the nanny their tax, any paid holiday entitlement and pension contributions. We can recommend a number specialist nanny payroll companies to help you set up pay for your nanny and to ensure you are fully compliant.
Nannies Available
Live Out Nannies
Most nannies are ‘live out’, they go to the family home to look after the children, during set days and hours during the week, depending on the needs of your family. We have a wide range of nannies available who are able to look after children, from babies to children of school age and who can work either part time or full time. The cost of a Live Out Nanny will depend on their experience, qualifications, duties required and how many children they will be looking after, as a guideline and current market rates, you will be looking to pay from around £17.00 gross per hour (more in London).
Live In Nannies
The nanny lives in the family home, usually 5 days a week. The cost is usually less than that of a ‘ Live Out’ nanny, as their food and accommodation is provided for, the family must be able to provide a spare room for the nanny. The cost again depends on duties required and number of children and hours . The nanny would work anything from 8-12 hours a day plus 1-2 nights a week babysitting when and if required, they would usually be given weekends and evenings free. If you are a family with a spare room, that would not mind the idea of the nanny living in your home, this can be a more cost effective and flexible option for childcare.
Mothers Helper
When Mum is around, the Mothers helper is someone who supports and works alongside Mum with her childcare, this is more of a junior role, usually for someone starting out in childcare or a student. The pay for a mother’s helper is from around £13.00 gross per hour. A mother’s helper may also be involved in other duties such as light housekeeping,preparing food and family shop. Eventually the position, may develop into a more of a nanny role, where they are given more responsibilities and be left alone with the child/children.
Temporary/Emergency Nannies/Babysitters
Where an emergency has come up or perhaps parents may want to go out one evening and need childcare cover. We can provide a range of emergency nannies or babysitters, the booking must be for 4 hours minimum, they would usually have their own hourly rate they charge and also be dependent on how many children they are to look after.
Nanny/Housekeeper
This position would be where the nanny would also do some additional duties such as housekeeping and dealing with family laundry. Usually this type of position is where the children are older or more independent and so the nanny can focus on other duties such as housekeeping etc while they maybe at school during the day. The standard nanny rate would apply, from around £17.00 gross per hour.
Holiday Nanny
When a family maybe going on holiday or travelling, they may still need childcare, so may hire a nanny for the period they are away for. Pay will depend on number of children and how many hours they will be required to work per day. The family will also be responsible for the flight, accommodation and food costs for the nanny as well.
Maternity Nurses/Night Nannies
Maternity Nurses and Night Nannies specialise in looking after newborns. They will be responsible for all general care duties for the baby, supporting mum, establishing routine, sleep patterns and breast feeding support. They usually arrive in the evening and leave the following morning working 8-12 hours a night a night, some also offer 24 hour / 24/7 care. Maternity staff are usually booked for 4 – 8 weeks, some up to 3 months or more, depending on the needs of the Mum. Maternity candidates are self employed and set their own rates of pay, depending on qualifications, experience and hours required, as a guideline this can be from around £20.00 – £25.00 per hour or from around £350.00 per 24 hour care , they would usually also require a deposit in advance to secure their booking.
Before and After School Nanny
Where the nanny is only works before and after school, taking the children to school and picking them up. Usually, this type of position appeals to junior nannies or students who maybe studying childcare and do babysitting / childcare on the side. The standard nanny rate from around £17.00 gross per hour would still apply.