Childcare Options
Dream NanniesDream Nannies offer a range of options for families requiring care of children at home, including live-in, live-out, full time and part time nannies, we will work closely with you to offer you the best childcare for your family.
Working closely with our Australian team we specialise in placing Australian Nannies who are such a popular choice for UK Families. With no language / driving barriers, similar cultures – along with the “Can Do” Australian nature, our Aussie Candidates will bring a bit of Sunshine – as well as quality childcare- into your life!
However, we also recruit UK Nannies both live in and live out positions and International Au Pairs who will live as part of your family – whatever your childcare requirements we can help.
Choose from Live in Au Pairs/Mother’s Helps (younger girls with more limited experience) and experienced/trained childcarers for sole charge Nanny Roles.
Whatever your requirements A Dream Nanny will have the following qualities:
- Relevant nannying or childcare experience
- A Positive “CAN DO” Attitude
- Professional Attitude
- A Passion for Childcare
- Glowing References
- A genuine desire to help families and to go that extra mile
All candidates are personally interviewed, will have completed comprehensive training with references and police checks completed.
Live In Nannies
A Live in Nanny provides families with real flexibility and a more affordable option than live out Nannies. Live in nannies can care for all ages from newborn to school aged, and are available for full time hours and can also assist with babysitting and holiday care.
A Dream Nannies Live in Nanny will have previous Nanny / childcare experience & often have childcare qualifications. They may be starting out their nannying career or already be a successful nanny. Live in candidates are usually younger and have an interest/qualifications in Early Education/Teaching and are looking to further their childcare experience.
Live-in Nannies provide families with flexible help, so ideal for families working long or irregular hours. Live-in Nannies will become like another member of your household who can also help out with light housework duties outside of “working “hours. This is also a much more affordable option as board costs for accommodation, meals etc can be deducted from pay.
Live Out Nannies
A live out Nanny is the preferred option for families who can’t accommodate a live in Nanny and require professional and sole charge childcare. Nanny candidates will normally live locally and can be available for long hours to accommodate families that work full time or on a part time basis. Nannies are available for long term, permanent roles or temp, many nannies work with families for many years and enjoy a long lasting relationship with the family.
Nannies have a range of different backgrounds and qualifications, and be specialised in areas such as Maternity, Multiple Births, Languages, Travel Nannies, Housekeeper Nannies. Our candidates are selected based on matching experience level to your requirements, excellent references, personalities and values.
Mothers Helps / Junior Nanny
A Mothers Help/Junior Nanny is great for mums who are at home caring for newborns or are looking for reduced hours and a lower cost option. Mother’s Helps / Junior Nannies are usually younger, with some great practical experience who love children but haven’t been formally trained or following a career in childcare. This is an affordable option for families who don’t need a formally trained nanny for sole charge help.
All our Mother’s Helps have completed On-Line Nanny Training which includes First Aid.
Nanny Costs
Nanny salary varies according the nannies experience, the role, hours and location. London rates are higher, and the hourly rate for part time is sually slightly higher than full time. Very generally speaking, hourly rates vary from approx 10 – 15 pounds (gross) an hour, with deductions made for living in costs.
For further information on Nanny Pay Rates, Nanny Tax have come up with this great salary index to help you identify what your nanny will cost:
https://www.nannytax.co.uk/what-we-do/free-tools-services/nanny-salary-index-2019-20
Live in Au Pairs
Au Pairs are from overseas aged between 18-30 and is a great option for busy families needing an extra pair of hands and looking to host a young person from overseas. Au Pairs live as part of your family and is considered a cultural exchange. In exchange for weekly pocket money, room and board, they can offer some of their time to assist with light housework and predominantly childcare duties within the host family home.
Au Pairs are fairly young and inexperienced and are not professional child carers, and should not be regarded as such. Most Au Pairs come to the UK as part of a “Gap Year” Experience and to improve their English, and they are treated and regarded as part of the family
All our Au Pairs have completed On-line Au pair Training which includes First Aid to ensure they are prepared and get the most out of this experience.
The recommended weekly pocket money for an Au Pair is 100 pounds for up to 30 hours of childcare assistance.
Nanny / Au Pair On-line Training
All our candidates will have completed On-Line Training Course to ensure they are well prepared for their role and for working overseas as a Nanny. This comprehensive training covers:
Understanding children
Learn all about Developmental stages, Age-appropriate activities, Behaviour management
Basic childcare
Find out how to manage Holding a baby, Nappy changing, Bottle and formula preparation, Food preparation and healthy snacks, Getting dressed, Hygiene, Bath time, Bedtime
Safety at home
Become an expert in Indoor safety, Fire safety at home, Pet safety, Natural disasters and emergency response
Safety out and about
Know what to do in these situations Going out, Sun and heat exposure, Car safety, Water safety, Riding on wheels, Playgrounds and backyards, Farm safety
First Aid and Medical
Learn how to treat Serious injury serious illness, Cuts scrapes and bleeding, Head injuries, Fractures, Bumps, bruises and signs of abuse, Burns, Bites, and stings, Allergies and asthma, Medication safety, Poisons, Choking
Just for you
Working as a Nanny, How to handle cultural differences, Connect with your host family and new friends, and Keep yourself safe
Dream Nannies have partnered with Sitter Train who provide excellent on-line courses for more information or to book a course for your Au Pair or Nanny
Why choose Dream Nannies
FAST PLACEMENT TIME
Dream Nannies has a large database of Au Pairs that are already in Australia so we can provide a very quick service and have available Au Pairs all year around.
QUALITY NANNIES AND AU PAIRS
Dream Nannies has an excellent reputation for attracting high quality canditates which are then screened to ensure we only put forward the best possible applicants.
EXPERT ADVICE
We provide assistance throughout the interviewing and recruitment process and provide information on which questions to ask and how to make your final decision.
ONGOING SUPPORT
Our goal is always to have happy families and happy au-pairs, in the instance of any communication issues we can mediate and offer our advice to both parties.
REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE*
If an Au Pair leaves within 30 days we offer one free replacement provided you have met your obligations as a Host Family.
*Free replacements are valid for 3 months unless otherwise agreed. We do not offer refunds for confirmed Placements.
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