Hire an international nannY

When you hire an international nanny, you can expect them to carry out all nursery duties which relate to the daily well-being of your children. The duties you can expect an international nanny to provide are as follows;

• Implementing and/or following the routine you already have in place for your children. They can offer advice if needed, depending on your child’s needs.
• Assist with feeding, including knowledge of weaning, and creating healthy and simple meals for your child or making a meal plan if you have a chef on site.
• Dressing, bathing, and ensuring your child is clean and always has good hygiene.
• Ensure the nursery and child’s room is clean, tidy, and organised.
• The international nanny will help to organise play dates along with plenty of fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities inside and outside of the home, including day trips.
• An international nanny will take the time to consider and plan your child’s day in a way that is enriching to their developmental stages, including a range of activities which will allow them to gain confidence in themselves. Such as, arts and crafts, role play, building and being creative, reading, singing, storytelling and socialising.
• An international nanny may also be able to offer to teach your child an additional language, and instrument, assist with homework and drive your children to different activities. Although this is dependent on the candidate and your requirements.

What is your responsibility as an Employer of an international nanny?

As an Employer you must provide the following to your international nanny;

• A valid Contract of Employment.
• Four weeks paid holiday plus bank holidays/days in lieu.
• Employer liability insurance.
• Accommodation within your home (with adequate privacy and preferably a private bathroom). An international nanny should be provided with a comfortable room, including Wi-Fi, a television, a desk, and adequate wardrobe space. Providing a lovely space for your nanny will attract better candidates who want to stay long term. Some families provide separate accommodation close by to their home or within their grounds for staff. Ensuring their nanny has full privacy when they are not working, and their space and privacy is well respected by all family members and guests.
• A weekly, fortnightly, or monthly wage, as agreed per the contract along with any overtime owed. Including payment of the nanny’s tax and national insurance contributions.
• Food, the nanny’s meals are provided by the Employer, therefore discussing any dietary requirements and allergies prior to his/her arrival is suggested.
• Anything else required to ensure they can provide the best care to your children, such as a car, access to funds and emergency contacts etc.
• Travel expenses, visa and flights paid for by the Employer if the international nanny will travel with you.