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Hiring A Live In Nanny

As working professionals, deciding on the best childcare solution to meet your needs when your children are tiny is never easy, particularly when you are going through this process for the first time, with your first born child.

Building Relationships

Many parents opt to hire a live in nanny; a decision that is often based on the huge amount of flexibility associated with this particular role. When your childs carer lives in your home, you have the opportunity to get to know one another incredibly well and the trust and confidence this can give you as a parent is of course invaluable.

Flexibility & Convenience

In terms of convenience, the benefits of a live in nanny are plentiful. There is no need to pack a bag or get your child dressed and bundled into the car each morning before you can leave for work, plus, if your infant is still sleeping at the time you need to leave, you can walk out of the house without disturbing them at all, should you prefer to.

Likewise, you enjoy more flexibility at the latter part of the day, making those late meetings and unscheduled emergencies far less stressful to juggle than if you were restricted by the fixed hours at a daycare facility.

Coping With Sick Days

If your child is ever unwell, he or she can have a pyjama day, cared for at home by the nanny, helping all members of the family to avoid the additional stress of making and rearranging plans at the last minute.

Without further ado, here are our top tips for finding an excellent live in nanny:

# 01 Start With A Reputable Private Staff Agency

The best place to finding a great employee is by contacting a reputable private staff agency who will use their expertise and database of candidates to match you with a selection of skilled employees who meet your criteria. Using an agency saves you a huge amount of leg work and gives you fast access to experienced and qualified individuals who are the best in their field.

When hiring through a reputable agency, all of the candidates relevant documents including their work record, references from previous employers and DBS check will be available for verification.

# 02 Double Check References For Additional Insight & Peace Of Mind

When you are considering entrusting a stranger with the care of your child, you can never be too cautious. Making your own personal enquiries with the referees provided gives you valuable insight which will help you to decide whether a potential candidate is a suitable match for your family or not.

Make contact with referees and ask pertinent questions for additional, and invaluable peace of mind.

# 03 A Detailed Contract Of Employment Is Essential

An up front, detailed contract stating all of your expectations as an employer, specified information regarding hours, paid leave, compensation for overtime and your guidelines relating to the care and discipline of your child is crucial.

This document should be put together carefully and offered to any potential candidate prior to the offer of employment.

A detailed contract upfront, makes life easier for both emloyer and employee and prevents the risk of miscommunication which can lead to disagreements later on. This document should be read carefully together and signed by both parties prior to the first day of employment.

For more information about the different types of nanny that are available, or to contact an advisor for more information, click here.

September 29, 2016

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