Mother’s Help / Nannies UK

Nannies and Mother’s Helps are required by larger families or by working mothers. We therefore welcome girls who are adults and independent and who have some previous experience either through work or training. Driving is always an advantage although not essential, and you must have some knowledge of the language of the country where you will be working.

NANNIES:

You must have NNEB qualification (or equivalent if trained abroad), or at least 1 full year’s work experience in a family.
Minimum age is 19 years old.
Duties include all nursery duties and everything involving the children and their needs, i.e. cleaning of children’s bedrooms, their washing and ironing, their cooking and their outings.

MOTHER’S HELP:

Experience is an advantage but not essential.
Minimum age 19 years old.
Duties include general housework, ironing and care of children or elderly. Only more mature applicants with teaching and similar experience will have sole charge of children or those with nursing experience sole charge of the elderly, all others will be requested to work under supervision.

ACCOMMODATION:

All Nannies, Mother’s Helps and carers must have their own bedroom and receive full board and lodging.

WORKING HOURS:

50 hours weekly + 2 - 3 nights babysitting weekly.
Two free days each week One day should always be at the weekend. Every 4th week both days should be given at the weekend.

HOLIDAYS:

4 weeks paid holiday plus 4 Public/Bank Holidays per annum (or pro rata for time stayed) after initial 3 month period.

ACCIDENTS & HEALTH INSURANCE:

The Quickhelp Agency is not responsible for accidents that happen while working as a Nanny. Accidents outside the home are subject to the normal laws of negligence between the applicant and who ever was involved. The laws relating to the liability of the householder govern accidents in the home. It is advisable for all applicants travelling to a foreign country to have personal insurance arranged before leaving home.

WEEKLY SALARIES:

Mother’s Helps £250.00 net weekly
Nannies £270.00 -£300.00 net weekly upwards
These salaries are a guide & can vary from family to family according to different districts.

TAX AND NATIONAL INSURANCE:

All applicants working in the UK must apply for a National Insurance Number. The employer is responsible for organising the payment of Tax and National Insurance. All applicants should be presented with a payslip and records kept for 3 years.

PASSPORTS AND WORKING VISAS:

Applicants from Australia, New Zealand and Canada are allowed to work in the UK, they will need to be registered and hold a “Youth Mobility Scheme” Visa.
Applicants from EU countries: No work permit is needed for the UK
Applicants from the EU accession states who are being employed as a Nanny, Mother’s Help or Domestic need to register. They must do so within one month of commencing work regardless of the hours they are working or the wage they receive.
There will be a fee payable to the government when you register on the workers registration scheme.

TERMINATION OF WORK ARRANGEMENT:

All families have an initial 2 week trial period – if the applicant or the family feel that this placement is incorrect, is most important that you inform this agency as soon as possible so that the family will not incur any expense. If at any time after this period you feel you have difficulties that cannot be resolved, you should inform the agency so that we can obtain an objective picture from both sides.
It is normal for Nannies, Mother’s Helps, Carers to give or receive one month’s notice, but for serious reasons only the arrangements can be terminated without notice. Our representatives are always happy to help our Nannies and Carers to find a new family and to offer the families a replacement applicant.