The essential guide to hiring a Nanny or Governess
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Determine your needs
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Make a list of your family's specific needs.
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Consider the hours you need the nanny to work
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Determine the desired start date
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List any other preferences you have for the role: the must-haves and nice-to-haves.
Our childcare experts can help you determine the essential qualities and skills a candidate will need for a successful placement with your family.
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Calculate your budget
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Research the market rate for nanny salaries in your area
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Ensure that the salary offered is in line with market rates to attract the best candidates
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Register your vacancy with a reputable agency
The best candidates will prefer to be represented by an agency, but there are other clear benefits in registering your vacancy with a nanny agency including:
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Access to a pool of qualified and quality candidates
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Assistance with creating a clear job specification that attracts the right candidates
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Support in defining a competitive salary that reflects market rates.
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Support and guidance throughout the recruitment process.
You can register online by completing our Find a Nanny form or by calling us at +44 (0)203 479 9421.
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Screening Candidates
As childcare experts with over 15 years of experience in the industry, we have a clear understanding of what great looks like:
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From the first introductory call to the in-depth face-to-face interview we work to have a comprehensive and accurate understanding of who the nanny candidate is, their qualifications, experience and ultimately suitability.
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We collect as much information as possible about each candidate through documents provided to us and other sources.
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Managing and Selecting candidates
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While must-haves are essential requirements that a candidate nanny should have to perform her duties, this step is all about selecting the qualified candidates with the extra skills, the nice-to haves.
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To ensure the best experience for all candidates we manage all communications with candidates.
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Interview your top candidates
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We schedule and coordinate interviews for you with the candidates you selected.
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Following up after the interview with the candidate to obtain feedback and ensure that all parties are satisfied with the process.
7
Trial
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A trial will help you determine if a nanny is a good match for the role and your family dynamic.
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Trials can be for a few hours or longer. They will provide you with an opportunity to observe the candidate in action and assess their ability and fit for the role in a real-life setting.
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Make an offer of employment
If the trial is successful the next stage is making an offer of employment.
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This stage involves presenting the candidate with a formal job offer, detailing the terms and conditions of the role, such as the expected working hours, salary, benefits, and other important details.
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The agency can assist with negotiations between the family and the candidate to ensure both parties are in agreement on the terms and conditions of the role.
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Prepare a contract
We provide you with a template contract that can be customised to your specific requirements, ensuring that all necessary information is included and it is legally compliant.
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Organise payroll and tax
Handling payroll and tax can be complex and time-consuming. Outsourcing this aspect to a payroll company can provide real peace of mind that payroll is processed accurately and on time.