CHILDCARE OPTIONS
When it comes to finding a nanny, there are so many questions that you need to ask:
Can they meet my family’s needs?
Do I need a qualified nanny?
Do I need an Ofsted registered nanny?
Do I need a live in or a live out nanny?
Do I need a mothers help?
Do I need a nanny/housekeeper?
Do I need a maternity nurse?
Do I need a proxy parent?
FULL TIME NANNY(40-50hours a week)
A nanny is a qualified or very experienced person with expertise in sole charge care of children and organising all nursery duties.
Live in nannies are required to have a bedroom and where possible sole use of a bathroom or share the children’s bathroom.
Using an Ofsted registered nanny allows parents to gain financial assistance with their childcare costs.
https://online.ofsted.gov.uk/OnlineOfsted/default.aspx
You should expect to pay a live in nanny £8-£10 GROSS ph
You should expect to pay a live out nanny £10-£14 GROSS ph
Please refer to Gov. Minimum /living wage before finalising pay
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY/PART-TIME NANNY
We regard Temporary to be no longer than 16 consecutive weeks.
You should expect to pay a part-time nanny £12-£14ph GROSS
You should expect to pay a live in Emergency/temporary nanny £10 - £12ph GROSS
You should expect to pay a live out Emergency/temporary nanny £12 -£15ph GROSS
Please refer to Gov. Minimum /living wage before finalising pay
MOTHERS HELP
A mothers help is usually an unqualified person but with some experience of childcare, such as babysitting or newly qualified
They are usually 18- 24 years of age.
They work alongside the parent and help with the household chores.
Live in mothers help are required to have a bedroom and where possible sole use of a bathroom or share the children’s bathroom.
You should expect to pay a live in mothers help £8 gross ph
You should expect to pay a live out mothers help £9 -£10 gross ph
Please refer to Gov. Minimum /living wage before finalising pay.
NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER
This position is usually for families with school aged children. The Nannies duties are to help with the day to day running of the house: school run, family grocery shop, cleaning, laundry etc.…
Usually this role changes during school holidays to sole charge of childcare.
You should expect to pay the same as a Nanny position.
MATERNITY NURSE
This position is a temporary position for 1-6 weeks following the birth of a baby. The maternity nurse offers help with feeding, sleeping and introducing the new baby into family life.
You should expect to pay £12ph GROSS
NIGHT NANNY
A night nanny comes into your home daily about 7pm til 7am and takes sole charge of a baby overnight whilst you catch
up on your sleep.
You should expect to pay £12ph GROSS
PROXY PARENT
If you need to go away on business or holiday without the children in tow then a proxy parent will move into your home and take over from you working 24/7. This can range from 1 night to a few weeks.
You should expect to pay £10 -£12 per hour during the day plus
£100 per night (12 hours)
**ALL WAGES STATED ARE APPORXIMATE AND DEPEND ON DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES **
With so many things to consider, our personal approach will help match the right type of candidate to the right family.