Facts

A nanny is aged from 18 years upwards and needs to have a genuine interest in children. Nannies can be qualified, having done a two year college course and gained an N.N.E.B., BTEC, NVQ or similar certificates or they can be a former Mothers help/aupair with several years experience but no formal qualifications. A nannies experience or qualifications equips them to provide a stimulating, safe and positive learning environment in which the children can develop.

A nanny's responsibilities are termed 'Nursery Duties' (looking after the children and their belongings only). This usually includes washing, ironing and cooking for them (and for them only) as well as cleaning their nurseries and/or bedrooms. You will not do general household duties other than those to do with the children. In general both parents are working and you will be able to take full charge over the house during the day, keep the fridge stocked and call the plumber if the pipe breaks.

It is important that you are able to stay for at least one year with the family unless we place on a temporary basis.

Live-in nannies
Working hours are upon agreement. General hours are breakfast time until bath time. A live-in nanny should not work more than 12 hours per day (not taking into account evening babysitting).

You need to be flexible with babysitting and available for 1 - 2 babysitting nights a week, upon agreement.

You will have your own private bedroom (bathroom) at least and aome of the families offer a self contained flat for their nanny. Some families choose to give additional benefits, such as use of a car, gym card, mobile phone and/or travel pass.

It is common for the live-in nanny to receive two full days off per week and holidays are negotiable although four weeks, plus bank holidays is standard and the current legislation.

Salary: £250 - £400 net per week. This is the amount you will get per week after tax deductions have been made.

Salaries are totally dependent on the your age and experience and Peek-a-boo will advise on a realistic remuneration obtainable by each individual applicant

Live-out nannies
Many families looking for a permanent nanny are now choosing a daily nanny in preference to a live-in girl. Some nannies feel that their life style is better suited to work set hours. Normal hours are 8.00am-6pm with some small variations. A daily nanny should not work for more than ten hours a day. Babysitting is paid overtime, unless otherwise agreed

Some families choose to give additional benefits, such as use of a car or travel pass. Make sure the family lives within an hour from your home; otherwise you will find that your days will get extremely long.

Holidays are negotiable although four weeks, plus bank holidays is standard and the current legislation.

Salary: £8-10 per hour net
Salaries are totally dependent on your age and experience and Peek-a-boo will advise on a realistic remuneration obtainable by each individual applicant. This is the amount you will get per week after tax deductions have been made

Temporary carers
Qualified or experienced nannies who are available on a short notice to help parents with short term help and/or emergency childcare need. A temporary carer should be flexible and can be both live-in and live-out. The general rule if you are temping is that you must be prepared to do anything. If you want temporary positions, make sure you are flexible with the duties and pay. Anything goes!  Temporary positions can last from 1 day up to a few months.

Remember:

If a family employ a nanny in the UK and you pay her more than £105 per week (tax year 2008/2009) they have the same legal responsibilities as a commercial employer and the law requires them to:

• Register as an employer
• Set up and operate a PAYE (Pay As You Earn) scheme on the nanny's behalf
• Keep tax records on her behalf
• Provide nanny with regular payslips
• Provide her with an employment contract
• Pay regular income tax and National Insurance Contributions
• Pay employer's National Insurance Contributions
• File an employer's annual tax return

These obligations also apply:

• If the nanny earns less than £90 per week in one employment but more than £105 in total (e.g. if you have two part-time jobs)
• In short-term employment (i.e. a week or longer)
• To any employment taking place in the UK - irrespective of the country of origin of the nanny or employer
• Failure to register as an employer if the family are paying their nanny above the weekly threshold is an offence.
  
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