Hiring a live-in nannY

What is a live-in nanny?

Live-in nannies will provide childcare to your children and be provided with care from anywhere between 8 – 12 hours daily, five days per week with 1 evening babysitting included in their salary. However, you may also employ a rota live-in nanny who work on a rotational shift basis with another live-in nanny and between them they will provide you with 24-hour cover. Depending on your family’s needs, we source nannies to suit your home and who are well aligned with you. Depending on what you are looking for, one of the team at Great British Nannies will be able to advise you on your options and how we can work together to find the ideal live-in nanny for your family.

When you hire a live-in 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 a live-in nanny to provide are as follows;

• Implementing or following the routine you have in place for your children or offering advice, depending on the circumstances of your household.
• Assisting with feeding, including knowledge of weaning, and creating healthy and simple meals for your child.
• 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, along with your child’s laundry.
• The live-in nanny will organise play dates along with plenty of fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities inside and outside of the home, including day trips.
• A live-in 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.
• A live-in 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.

As an Employer you must provide the following to your live-in 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). A live-in 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 the live-in 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 live-in nanny agrees to travel with you.