How to select a Skilled Nanny Agency
I have been involved in the recruitment markets now for over 15 years, the majority of this time has been spent recruiting within the childcare sector. Positions recruited have been Nannies and Nursery Managers for private families and private nurseries. Although the way we recruit has changed over the years with the growth of the Internet, the fundamental principles and professional demeanor has remained the same. My purpose of this article is to offer advice and pointers based on my experience and hopefully will assist you the Parents in selecting a professional Nanny agency.
Child Welfare ? The agency should only deal with professional and/or qualified Nannies, qualifications to include a Diploma, GNVQ or degree in a related childcare subject. It?s imperative the agency carefully inspects the original certificates and carry out the necessary checks on the certificates.
Suitability ? All prospective candidates must have a thorough face-to-face interview. The recruitment consultant should ask structured open questions to assess the Nannies skills and suitability for each vacancy. If the consultant has done his/her job correctly, all CV?s that are sent to you should be reasonably suited.
Checks ? 2 forms of original Identification must be seen, these should be either a passport, driving licence, birth certificate, Visa or Permit. CRB Check, the agency should do their best to ensure the Nanny has an up to date enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check. The agency takes up 2 written references and speaks to 1 verbal referee.
Contracts ? The agency should help the parents on Employment Law, Income Tax and National Insurance, both employers and employees. Ideally a sample contract of employment should be given to the family.
Insurance ? Adequate Public and Employers Liability Insurance should be held together with Professional Indemnity Insurance. Professional Indemnity Insurance is considerably further expensive than PL and EL.
Data Protection ? The agency is registered with the Data Protection Act and also complies with the Employment Agencies Act.
Terms & Conditions ? The agencies T?s & C?s should be clearly shown on their website and a copy emailed/ posted to the family at the beginning of the recruitment process.
There?s a lot supplementary information that can be added to this article, I feel these are the main points that will hopefully assist you in your quest to source a Nanny through an agency. Please investigate agencies carefully, if all of the above is followed, the possibility of choosing a professional agency should be high. Remember you can work with how many agencies you want, the fee does not become payable until the Nanny begins employment. My suggestion would be to avoid those agencies who require an up front registration payment.
Article written by HJ Nannies, one of the leading London Nanny Agencies.
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