28 Mar Finding the Perfect Nanny in the North of England: A Guide for Parents
Finding the perfect nanny in the north of England can appear to be daunting From Cheshire to Harrogate in Yorkshire to major cities like Leeds and Manchester you need a nanny who is reliable, experienced, and a perfect fit for your children’s needs.
In this brief guide for parents, we’ll cover:
- What kind of nanny do you need?
- How Purple Dove can help
- Qualities to look for in a nanny
- The nanny recruitment process
A professional nanny and childcare agency like Purple Dove can recruit candidates of the highest quality for you to choose from. Whatever the type of help you need for your home, whether you are looking for a live-in nanny, live-out nanny, housekeeper, or nanny/housekeeper.
What kind of nanny do you need?
Here’s an overview of different roles for nannies:
Live-In Nanny
Ideal for those families who have a busy work life and/or travel frequently.
Live-Out Nanny
For when you need childcare during certain hours and prefer your nanny to live separately.
Nanny/Housekeeper
This role will include childcare along with some domestic duties like cooking and laundry.
How Purple Dove Can Help
We’ll vet and interview prospects, checking references, qualifications, and DBS records to ensure they are trustworthy.
Qualities to Look for in a Nanny
- Experience working with children of different ages
- First Aid and childcare qualifications
- A caring, patient, and disciplined approach
- Reference from previous families
- Flexibility to adapt to your family’s schedule
The Nanny Recruitment Process
We’ll interview prospects and do a background check then handpick a few or one or two, as you direct, to interview.
DBS Check
All the candidates we provide will have had a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check within the last 12 months or be registered on the update service prior to engagement which is an online service that employers can log into to check if there are any changes since the candidates received their DBS.
Personal Interviewed
One of the Purple Dove team will have personally interviewed each prospective nanny.
Qualifications
There are a multitude of childcare courses and qualifications. These too will be checked. Just ask the team if you would like the differences explained.
References
We’ll collect and verify references including the most recent employer. We also aim to provide the last 2 employment references or the last 5 years, whichever is longer.
Ofsted Registered Nannies
A nanny is not legally required to register with Ofsted. You can be eligible for some financial help if your nanny is Ofsted-registered and you are entitled to childcare vouchers through work.
If you wish your nanny to be registered with Ofsted they will need the following:
- DBS done via Ofsted
- Public Liability Insurance
- A Childcare qualification
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Nanny Hours
It is important to be clear of the hours you require as some nannies may have more than one job. Here at Purple Dove, we have a minimum requirement of 30 hours a week to take on a vacancy.
What Clients Say About Purple Dove
‘Caring, professional and ultra-efficient’ – Eugene
Conclusion
Purple Dove, provides fully qualified nannies to give you peace of mind. Do remember that you have the final say and do remember to take your time to assess your options. Be thorough with your process by conducting detailed interviews.
Contact us today to we’ll find your perfect nanny and we’ll help make the process as stress free as we can.
Call us: 0203 633 4014
Email us: info@purpledove.co.uk
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