Sometimes as much as how angelic, sweet, and loving children are, parents secretly wish to have their time of solitude. But oftentimes they felt so guilty about this. This is because of the idea that it is wrong for parents to spend time alone and go out without their children. This belief was debunked by Dr. Margareth Paul, a famous relationship expert, who wrote in her article that "children grow up far healthier emotionally when their parents are happy and fulfilled, even if it means that their parents spend less time with them." This is probably the reason why most people still opt to keep their jobs even after having their babies. With this, what is left is the problem of deciding on who will look after their children whilst they are in their respective offices.
This is a prevalent scenario for the families of Knightsbridge, London. Known for its luxurious shops, hotels, and Grand Victorian homes, life in Knightsbridge can be a bit busy. Because of this, many families opted to resort to childcare agencies to search for the best nannies for their children.
As UK’s leading nanny, childcare, and domestic placement provider, Little Ones pride ourselves on our deep understanding of integrating a nanny into your home. With over 15 years in the industry, the company has never failed to render top quality service to our clients in the Knightsbridge area. Our consultants are well-versed in their respective fields as they source out the best candidates for your families. On top of this, Little Ones value diversity. We understand that every child has different needs that we have to match. Because of this, we need to understand further your preferred qualifications and then do a strenuous vetting and screening process to find the best match possible from our pool of candidates.
The screening and vetting procedure is the most crucial part of finding the best match for our clients in Knightsbridge. It's important to understand the needs and qualities that the family wants for their child. With thousands of nanny and housekeeper applications we receive each month, the process of finding the right match could be a bit rigorous. A comprehensive and thorough background checking will be undergone by every candidate. This includes work experience, previous employer remarks, and expectations. We also have screening procedures to check their health condition, skills, and qualifications. Standard criminal records or the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and valid first aid qualification are thoroughly checked along with many other documents. Aside from this, candidates will also need to undergo a face-to-face interview to sort them out based on their preferences, skills, and qualifications. After a thorough screening, the consultants will then decide which candidate would best fit every family. From there, families could interview their prospective candidates and decide which one fits them most. These procedures are done to make sure that our agency will provide the best candidate for our family in Knightsbridge.
After the phone consultation with our clients, Little Ones will be giving them the shortlisted candidates that could meet their requisite. These requirements may vary according to the desires of every family. For instance, some clients would request for a candidate who can speak a particular language like Tagalog, Mandarin, Italian, French, or Spanish to aid their child in developing his/ her communication skills. Some would want a candidate who has a full driving license who can drive their children to and from school. While others are very particular about a candidate's childcare qualification. We value each request and we make sure that the information regarding these are readily available for them so that they would have assurance on the qualifications of every childcarer as we screen and sort which one of them would suit them well.
Hiring a skillful person who could aid in looking after your children or who could assist in maintaining the upkeep of your properties could be a bit of a tedious process if you do this without an agency. With this in mind, Little Ones offer all types of services the families in Knightsbridge may have in the future.
These include the following:
The above-mentioned positions are available on either a permanent or temporary basis. Temporary could refer to days up to six months of employment whilst a permanent position can be considered from six months or more.
This is professional childcare assistance from candidates looking for either live in and live out role.
Live-in nannies are those who live with their host families. They are provided accommodation by the family and often work between 10 and 12 hours per day and five days per week. The market rate for live-in nannies is between £300 to £600 net for 40 hours of work rendered. Some employers could require extra hours with the option of additional pay.
Live-out nannies, however, are perfect for those families who couldn’t provide space and accommodation for their hired nanny. They usually work full-time following the shift they and their family have decided. Their market rate is between £11 to £14 net per hour and has a total workload of 40 hours per week.
Part-time and after-school nannies are perfect options for those families who don’t need a full-time nanny service. These roles entail working for the family for less than 40 hours per week. Both positions have the same tasks, however, after-school nannies are very specific in taking care of the children after school hours. The average wage for both roles ranges from £13 to £15 net per hour.
Au pairs are young assistants from another country who provide child care services to their host families in exchange for accommodation and allowances. An au pair can work up to 35 hours per week and adapt to the family’s lifestyle. They are treated as an extended member of the family and stay with them for six months to a year. Au pairs do not have the same training and experiences as full-time nannies do, so a shared care role is given to them. The standard allowance given to au pairs is between £150 to £200 net per week.
A nanny housekeeper is someone responsible for domestic housekeeping duties aside from the task of taking care of the children. They are very flexible, hardworking, and experienced. Nanny housekeepers may live with a family or live out and work part-time. The market rate for a nanny housekeeper is £10 to £12 net per hour for a live-out position and £400 to £600 net per week for a live-in role.
Whether it's for a day or up to six months, temporary nannies are the on-call for the job. They assist families who require brief or emergency child care. They can look after children of any age and have the same requirements and qualifications as full-time nannies do. The market rate for temporary nannies is £600 to £1000 net per week for a live-in role and £15 to £20 per hour in a live-out position.
A maternity nurse is for those families who are expecting a baby or already have a new addition in their family. A maternity nurse carries out duties related to pampering a newborn child. They usually work five to seven days per week, for a period of one to 12 weeks after the birth of the baby. The average salary for maternity nurses is £18 to £22 net per hour.
Although renowned for the nanny, nanny housekeeper, au pair, and housekeeper placements, Little Ones has a lot more to offer. Aside from the placement services, we also have a reliable payroll system that any family can use. On top of these, different courses are also made available for those aspiring nannies who would like to have certifications for work.
These courses are the following:
Little Ones understand that the needs and demands of our clients are changing and we need to continually innovate our services to meet that. We pride ourselves in giving premium and excellent services for those people who trust us. Together with the team behind this company, we will make sure to offer you the kind of service you and your whole family deserves.
Would you like to talk to one of our expert Knightsbridge consultants? You can call us on 0207 183 0309 or send us an email at enquiries@littleoneslondon.co.uk.
