We place bilingual live-out nannies across the UK and worldwide
Duties of a live-out nanny
Live-out nannies are generally not expected to undertake heavy household cleaning although they may do light housework such as loading the washing machine or hanging the washing. Typically, they will undertake nursery duties such as bathing, dressing and feeding the children as well as clearing up the kitchen after meals and doing the children’s washing, ironing and tidying their rooms.
Other duties include, driving the children to school as well as to sports and other social activities (play groups, baby classes etc.) and ensuring that they complete their homework. In the case of bilingual live-out nannies communication with the children will often be done in the foreign language requested by the parents. Live-out nannies should stimulate children’s development through play by engaging in activities such as painting, drawing and singing and provide the parents with regular reports on their children’s progress.
Standard working hours
Live-out nannies tend to work slightly less hours than live-in nannies i.e. typically 10 hours a day (e.g. 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday) with 2 days off per week. A live-out nanny may sometimes negotiate working 6 days per week for a higher salary. They may accept some babysitting if agreed in advance and paid in addition to their normal salary.
Accommodation and food
Live-out nannies do not live with the family but should live within 40 minutes of their employers’ home. Lunch should be provided by the employer.
Salary and holiday entitlement
Salaries will depend on age, experience and the duties involved. They are usually paid weekly. Typically, live-out nannies can charge between £400 and £600 net per week for placements in the UK. Nannies’ tax and national insurance should be paid by the employer. We will be happy to provide you with more information regarding this.
Where the live-out nanny is required to provide a 24 hour live in cover whilst both parents are away, a specific salary should be negotiated prior to employment.
By law, nannies in the UK are entitled to 28 days holiday per year including National Bank holidays. Some families require their live-out nanny to accompany them on holiday, in which case the nanny’s salary as well as travel, food and accommodation expenses should be covered by the employer.
Live-out nannies recruitment services
If you are a family looking to recruit a live-out nanny you can register your family details and vacancy requirements. Or if you are a professional looking for the latest live-out nanny jobs then register your details and we’ll be in touch for opportunities that match your profile.
