Families Looking For Au Pairs, Information
Au Pairs can be an ideal child care solution for busy families. Having an Au pair in you home will give you the flexibility to achieve things you always dreamed of but haven't had the chance:
- You could go back to work knowing that your children are well looked after.
- An Au pair could help with light house duties.
- Au pairs can help with the School runs.
- Even a simple thing as a lay in on a day you really need it.
- An Au pair can baby sit if you require a night out.
All this can enable you as parents to spend more quality time with your children stress free. Accommodating an Au Pair can be a rewarding experience for you and your family as the Au pair can learn a lot from your culture and you can enjoy the flexibility that comes with having someone in your home.
When registering think carefully about what your family needs and remember that being too strict can limit your choices. As an example all Au Pairs have to start somewhere, many are loving and caring and although they would make a perfect Au Pairs they may not have any work experience. Also an Au Pair without a driving licence may be willing to help with other duties to make up for helping with school runs etc.
Although there are many choices in the registration section it also helps to specify in the Au Pair Work section any additional duties required. Specifying additional duties may even help your application if you are willing to give a slightly higher wage.
Wages and other important Au Pair information for Families
- According to the Home Office an au pairs' salary should be a minimum of £55 "pocket money" per week for 25 hours "help around the home" plus 2 nights baby sitting duties. They will have 2 full days free per week.
- An au pair's salary should be a minimum of £77 per week for 35 hours child care, household duties plus 2 nights baby sitting. They will have 2 full days free per week.
- An au pair is paid a modest salary, plus room and full board in return for helping out with the children and home. They are not professional nannies or domestic servants and should not be given duties that they are not qualified to complete. They are not responsible for the sole care of children.
- An au pairs' duties may only include light housework, bathing and feeding the children, school run, help with homework, preparation of light meals.
As stated these are guidelines only and may be modified by both parties depending on requirements and what you can offer the Au Pair in return.
Please take the time to look around and please contact us if you have any questions.