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For Families :
An Au-pair is a single girl (or boy) usually aged between 18 and 28 years of age. A Nanny is a qualified child care giver no age restrictions.
- nannies/aupairs who are caring,
- love and enjoy being with children
- you can check references directly by phone call
- nannies/aupairs must be medically and physically fit and produce a medical certificate
- nannies/aupairs will apply for a police check and submit with application
- nannies/aupairs are responsible for their travel arrangements and medical insurance
DUTIES:
The Au-Pair should be given full information about the family and her duties before she leaves her country to avoid any confusion. She is expected to help with the housework and the care of the children. Some training maybe necessary initially.
WORKING HOURS:
Au-Pairs usually up to 35 hours per week (but some may agree to for extra pocket money). Also you can expect 1 or 2 evenings baby-sitting a week providing it does not clash with any language classes. Baby sitting during the day is regarded as working time so any additional hours must be paid by agreement between those parties concerned.
FREE TIME:
She should be given at least one and preferably two full days per week, plus free time during the day and some evenings, to allow her to attend classes and socialice with friends. It is important that she be encouraged to make friends as soon as possible because sometimes an Au-Pair can feel lonely in a foreign country at first.
LANGUAGE CLASSES:
The cost of attending language classes is the responsibility of the Au-Pair.The family should help to find a suitable course and assist with the enrolment.
FAMILIES:
We seek families that respect and value Nannies-Aupairs as their childcare provider, treat them as part of the family and offer a fair job description of 5 days a week, a designated time to start and time to end the day, provide a bedroom/bathroom, use of a car and a excellent salary.
An Au- Pair is not a qualified child-minder nor domestic. She should receive full instructions before being left in sole charge of the household or with children. During the initial period the Au-Pair will need time to adjust to her new environment and the family must be patient and sympathetic in order to build up a good relationship.
DRIVING:
Should it be necessary for your Au Pair to drive a car it is unlikely that she will be an experienced driver or be familiar with driving on a different side of the road. You may therefore consider offering to pay for a few driving lessons.
It is very important that you insure your car for your Au Pair's use, and in the event of any damage being caused, you cannot expect her to pay.
Should the Au Pair need to drive during her working hours then you must pay for the petrol, however, if the Au Pair uses the car in her free time for her personal use it is fair to expect her to pay for the petrol.
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