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GENERAL INFORMATION
FOR APPLICANTS
FOR FAMILIES
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020 70 60 40 50
(Client Line)
07956 89 45 89
(Applicant Line)
Norma Lewis Domestic Staff
Hampstead House
Finchley Road
London
NW3 6BT
(N.B THIS OFFICE IS FOR
ADMINISTRATION ONLY.
NO VISITORS PLEASE.)
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What is a ......???
What is a Nanny?
Many Nannies are qualified, having completed a 2 year intensive Childcare course at an accredited College. Examples of qualifications gained are NNEB, BTEC Diploma, and NVQ levels 2 and 3. All of these courses involve both written work and practical experience in all areas of baby and pre-school development and care.
A Nanny without these qualifications will have had several years of relevant experience of working with children within a variety of age groups, and be able to provide sound, verifiable references.
Whether the Nanny is qualified or not, you should feel confidence in the person you select, and trust them with the sole charge of your child.
The Nanny will undertake a full range of duties and childcare for your baby and toddler, such as:
• sterilising and preparing bottles,
• feeding and weaning,
• changing nappies, potty training,
• doing school runs,
• supervising homework,
• playing games,
• preparing meals from fresh ingredients
• generally providing a caring environment for your child.
The Nanny should be able to develop your child in all areas - physically, intellectually, linguistically, intellectually, and socially.
A Nanny's role is not that of a Housekeeper or Cleaner. Her role is to be employed as a childcare professional, and to look after your children and their needs, (which may include their washing and ironing, and keeping their rooms tidy), but not your general cleaning.
Nannies can live in or out, and salaries will vary accordingly.
As of Dec 2011, live out Salaries range from approximately £100 -£120+ net per day, and live in from £350 -£400+ per week.
Occasionally, it may be possible to find another family with which to share the employment, and costs, of the Nanny.
What is a Mothers Help?
A Mother’s Help usually would not have as much sole charge experience as a Nanny, and does not usually have any childcare qualifications.
They often work alongside an employer who is based at home, and therefore have the chance to increase their experience.
A Mother's Help can be expected to undertake Household duties, but the emphasis is still on childcare rather than cleaning.
The salary for a Mother's Help would be lower than that of a Nanny.
What is a Housekeeper
Please do not confuse the role of a Housekeeper with that of a Cleaner....the work of a House Keeper goes way beyond that of a Cleaner, and the applicant should be able to take complete care of running your Household.
Some different Duties that may be undertaken by House Keepers include:
•Taking care of all general household duties, such as cleaning, vacuuming, dusting etc
•Polishing silver, brass
•Watering Indoor plants / Flower arranging
•Shopping
•Organising wardrobes, shelves, cupboards
•Laundry, ironing to high standard.
•Dealing with Workmen – book appointments / supervise work.
•Taking messages
•Helping at dinner parties
•Cooking or preparing food
•Occasional childcare
As of Dec 2011, a guide to approximate London salaries for Live in staff would be £350-£450 net, and £400 - £500 net live out, depending on the hours and days to be worked, the duties expected, and the experience of the House keeper.
For part time Staff, the pay would be from £10-£12 net per hour.
Working Hours
Full time housekeepers work usually an 8 - 10 hour day, between the Hours of 7.30am -7.30pm. Although this is flexible according to the individual position, all Housekeepers must legally have break periods during their working day.
Some housekeepers are happy to work during the weekend, perhaps half or whole of Saturday in exchange for a day off during the week.
To apply for a Housekeeper click here.
What is a Companion?
A companion needs to be a kind, compassionate and trustworthy person who can help provide light services for your elderly Parents or Spouse.
These services may include:
• undertaking errands and shopping on the person’s behalf
• accompanying the person to shops, Doctors’ appointments and Hospital visits, or even out to Dinner, Galleries and restaurants
• meal preparation,
• light cleaning,
• some assistance with bathing/showering, dressing and undressing,
• medication reminders
This person can be available on either a live-in or live-out basis, for either short term or permanent placements.
All Applicants have either an enhanced CRB check, or a police check Certificate from their own country, and are fully reference checked. Some will even have NVQ qualifications as Carers, but as I am not a licensed Nursing Agency, I can only provide applicants as Companions.
As of December 2011, average live in salaries for a companion would be £350-£400++, depending on the type and calibre of person wanted.
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