Live in Nanny
All our live-in nanny candidates hold a professional childcare qualification and bring years of experience in this sector. We take the utmost care in matching the right candidate to each family based on their individual requirements.
What to expect from your live-in nanny
Possible additional duties:
Rates for live-in nannies
Accommodation requirements
Food
Holiday entitlement
Live-in nannies usually work between 10 and 12 hours per day, five days a week. Most families will also expect two nights babysitting to be included in the salary. A live-in nanny may work a 24-hour shift or five-six day shifts for a higher salary. It’s best to discuss what is right for you with your Eden Private Staff Consultant, who can advise you appropriately.
The requirement for babysitting Monday-Thursday should be agreed prior to commencement of the role. Any additional babysitting such as at the weekend must be paid extra. The babysitting rate for the weekends should be discussed and agreed before employment commences.
A live-in nanny is expected to undertake all nursery duties that relate to the children. They will provide care such as bathing, dressing and preparing nutritious meals. The live-in nanny will also wash, iron and organise the children’s clothes and belongings. She will ensure toys are clean and safe, and tidied away at the end of the day. The live-in nanny will also make sure that the children in their care are active and social, by organising play dates, attending baby classes, and taking children on outings.
Your live-in nanny is not expected to do any heavy housework, family cooking or any other household chores which are not related to the children.
Assisting with homework
Driving the children
Planning and organising extra-curricular activities
Live-in nannies usually receive salaries over £40,000 per annum gross
Junior nannies average a salaries start at £30,000 per annum gross
If a live-in nanny travels with your family or offers 24-hour cover while parents are away, then a set salary will be arranged prior to commencement of the role.
A live-in nanny should be provided with their own bedroom and given privacy when “off-duty”. Some families offer separate accommodation for live-in nannies in order to attract a higher calibre of candidate.
It is beneficial if your live-in nanny’s room is furnished and has a television and DVD player, a desk and good storage space. All house rules should be made clear from the start and be explicitly stated in the nanny’s contract.
A live-in nanny is normally provided with all her meals by the employer. The nanny should discuss the types of food she likes to eat and if she has any special dietary requirements. The nanny is entitled to request certain items of food within reason from the employer. This is best discussed at the outset and included within the contract.
Live-in nannies are generally entitled to a minimum of four weeks paid holiday. National bank holidays are given or additional payment is made. Holiday time is taken at a mutually agreed time. Some families agree holiday time using a combination of two weeks chosen by the employer chooses and two weeks chosen by the employee. If the family requires their nanny to come on holiday with them, this must be discussed and agreed prior to employment commencement. All travels expenses, food and the nanny’s weekly wage will need to be covered.
Employer’s responsibilities
An employer must provide:
A valid contract of employment
Liability insurance
Nanny’s accommodation
Food
Weekly or monthly wage
Payment of the nanny’s tax and national insurance