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Responsibilities and descriptions of the various childcare roles.
Daily Nanny, Live in Nanny, Nanny Shares, Mothers Help, Maternity Nanny, Nanny/Housekeeper, Temporary Nanny, After School Pick Ups.
 
Daily Nanny

A daily full time or part time nanny will hold a sole-charge position, and work between 8-10 hours per day. A daily nanny will earn between
£65-£80 net per day part time and between £280-£400 net per week full time (working Monday to Friday).
Responsibilities/Duties of a Nanny
  • To provide a safe, secure and loving environment for your children.
  • To provide your child's all-round development i.e. physical, intellectual, emotional and social.
  • To provide play activities according to your child's age and abilities, this includes outings.
  • To undertake the responsibility for the care of the children's rooms, laundry and toys.
  • To provide your child with a well balanced diet.
  • To ensure that parents guidelines and disciplinary rules are followed.

N.B. Nannies are not expected to help out with general housework.
 
Live-In Nanny
A live in nanny would normally be expected to work five days per week on Monday-Friday. Hours per day will vary between 10-12 with approximately 1 or 2 evenings babysitting per week. A live-in nanny will earn between £280-£325 net per week, depending upon age and experience.
 
Nanny-Shares
There are two types of nanny share. The first is a nanny who works for two families. The families share the cost of employing the nanny, and agree on the terms of her contract together.
The second is an experienced or qualified nanny who has a child of her own, but would like to continue nannying, so will take her own child to her employers house. The rates of pay vary between £6.50-£8 net per hour, depending upon the hours and days worked.
 

Mother's Help
A mother's help is not necessarily a qualified person, therefore it is a partially sole-charge position and duties regarding the children will vary according to their experience. These helpers assist with the day-to-day running of the family household. They can be daily or live-in and work the same hours as nannies. Mothers' helps will earn between £200-£250 net per week.

N.B. Mothers' helps are not expected to do all of the household chores or have complete sole charge of your children.
 
Maternity Nurse
This is a qualified Maternity Nurse who normally lives in. They can be booked for 1-16 weeks, offering 24hr availability, 6 days per week. A Maternity Nurse specialises in the care of a new baby, Twins or Triplets and will be familiar with infant feeding, care and hygiene, together with establishing a routine for mother and baby. Maternity Nurses are self-employed and liable for their own tax and National Insurance Contributions. Maternity Nurses will earn gross pay per 24 hours approx. (Single baby - £130-£160; Twins £160-£200; Triplets £185-£225).
 
Maternity Nanny
A Maternity Nanny works for 5/6 days a week and can be either daily or Live-In. The role varies from family but duties involve helping mum with recuperating, caring for the newborn, especially routine, sterilising bottles, bathing baby, baby’s laundry, nursery hygiene and night feeds, offering mum support and advice. Maternity Nannies will earn £450+ per week depending upon age, and experience.
 
Night Nanny
A good night’s sleep in invaluable, especially after giving birth. A night nanny’s role involves preparing for the baby during the evening and trying to get him/her into a good sleep pattern. Night Nannies generally start their evenings at 9/10pm and finish at 6/7 am the following day. Amount of nights worked flexible to suit family. £11-15 per hour.
 
Nanny/Housekeeper
This carer would combine household management with childcare, managing the household completely including shopping, cooking, light housework, supervision of household staff etc. This can be a live-in or daily employee. Nanny/Housekeeper's salary would depend on hours and experience.
 
Temporary Nanny
A temporary Nanny will take over the duties from the parent or previous Nanny. This would be a sole-charge position and hours would vary. Temporary Nannies will earn between £65-£80 net per day.
 
After School Pick-Ups
Welfare of the children from leaving school, until the parent returns home. Hours as needed. An after school carer will earn between £7/8 net per hour.
 
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