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Employment guidelines for nannies, mothers helps, families, and organisations


Working Hours A nanny or a mothers help generally work 10-12 hours/day, but this can vary depending on the family's specific needs. Any extra time requirements must be negotiated with the child carer in advance. Days off Nannies work a 5 day week, usually Monday- Friday. However, variations should be discussed during the interview. Vacations Under the 1998 Working Time Regulations, nannies are entitled to a minimum of 4 weeks' paid holiday per year, to be taken at mutually agreed times. It is customary for time off to be given for Bank Holidays, or for additional payment to be made if care is required at these times. Light house work Children's Laundry (wash and iron) Clean and tidy children's bedroom(s) Wash up after children's meals Put toys away after children Shop for children's food Other tasks which have been agreed upon in advance Financial arrangements The date upon which the nanny receives his/her wages must be agreed during the interview. Money for trips or extras should also be discussed; a 'kitty' is regarded as the easiest way of handling this. The employer will be required to pay tax and national insurance for the nanny or mothers help. A nanny is not normally self employed. The exception to this is where the nanny works for lots of different families, or does lots of part-time jobs. Inland Revenue Enquiry Officials provide special simplified documentation for employers of a nanny or a mothers help. (See links page for further information) The employer you should have employers and public liability insurance cover. (See links page for further information) If the nanny is to have use of a car it should be appropriately insured. Benefit packages Benefit packages should be mutually agreed at the interview. Many nannies insist that the family pays their yearly child care insurance. Medical insurance is by no means essential but many nannies like to have it provided for them. (See links page for further information) Rate of remuneration and availability of work These varies enormously depending on location. City nannies, particularly those working in London can attract a salary twice that in rural areas. Needless to say there is much more, and a greater variety of work, in London and other major cities, and in the London commuter belt. salary guidelines Travel Most nannies like to travel with the family they work with, but this should be discussed at the interview. Note that a separate room must always be provided. Accomodation ( Only applicable for live in nannies) A separate bedroom is essential and many nannies request their own bathroom. Live in nannies also like to have facilities to make drinks in their own room, although all other food should be provided. Nannies and families are encouraged to visit our guide to interviewing for more details: family interview tips. nanny interview tips.

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