Nannies
Nannies look after children in the home, offering individual care. They can be "sole charge" which means that the parents of the children are not at home, or they can work alongside the mother or parents.
Nannies offer a complete care package as they also clean up after the children and cook for the children. They may live in or live out.
Nannies may hold a childcare qualification, or have previous experience of being a nanny. They look after babies and children of all ages. Salaries vary enormously according to the type of job and the region. It also depends on what the job is, whether the job is live in (which is often cheaper but that is because accommodation is provided for free) or live out, and the hours that are required.
Live In Nannies
Normally work an 11-12 hour day, Monday to Friday, together with 2 nights babysitting included. They can be in sole charge of the children and they perform "nursery duties" i.e. doing the children's washing and ironing, keeping their rooms tidy, clearing away the toys, cooking for the children and clearing up in the kitchen afterwards.
The primary role is care of the children and therefore household cleaning is not normally included but should be specifically discussed if it is required (see Nanny Housekeepers). You are required to provide a live in nanny with appropriate accommodation either in the home, or separate to it. On the weekend the nanny should be allowed her own free time but still be allowed to stay in the accommodation offered.
Live Out Nannies
Normally work a 10 hour day, Monday to Friday. They only do babysitting if this is agreed in advance and is paid on top. They can be in sole charge of the children and they perform "nursery duties" i.e. doing the children's washing and ironing, keeping their rooms tidy, clearing away the toys, cooking for the children and clearing up in the kitchen afterwards.
Rough price guide
Salaries vary enormously according to the type of job and the region. Nannies are paid between £8.50-£10.00 per hour (net) depending on where you live, whether the job is live in (which is often cheaper but accommodation must be provided) or live out, and the hours you require.
The net figure is what the nanny will actually receive. You will also have to pay tax and National Insurance, called a total gross figure. Please contact the team to find out about gross figures on net salaries.