{"id":154,"date":"2021-12-07T13:55:10","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T13:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumpkinsnannyagency.co.uk\/?page_id=154"},"modified":"2023-01-12T17:33:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T17:33:10","slug":"for-families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pumpkinsnannyagency.co.uk\/for-families\/","title":{"rendered":"For Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\tFind the Perfect Nanny for your Children\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tWelcome to Pumpkins!\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Choosing the right person to care for your children is one of the most important decisions you&#8217;ll ever make. We are here to do all the hard work for you so you can concentrate on choosing the very best match for your family from our handpicked selection of experienced and qualified childcare professionals.<\/p>\n\tYour family&#8217;s safety is paramount so be rest assured that each Pumpkins candidate is vetted personally and meticulously by us.<br \/>\nAll references, DBS, first aid and driving licences are checked.\n\t<p>As part of our service, we stay in touch to ensure all goes smoothly. We are always in the background should you have further questions down the line. We think outside the box and try to find solutions for all families.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/pumpkinsnannyagency.co.uk\/register-your-family\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRegister Your Family\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/pumpkinsnannyagency.co.uk\/fees\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFees\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/pumpkinsnannyagency.co.uk\/terms-conditions\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTerms &#038; Conditions\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>During our conversations with you we will learn your family requirements so that we can ensure we send you a well-matched shortlist of CV&#8217;s.\u00a0 We will then arrange a convenient time for to you to meet the nannies.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend an adult only first meeting and then inviting a nanny back to the home for a second interview\/playdate with the children. After a job offer is made and accepted, we offer a contract template and can support with payroll and employment details.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumpkinsnannyagency.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/jonathan-borba-Z1Oyw2snqn8-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Little Girl reading book\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1920\" title=\"Little Girl reading book\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tOther Useful Information for Parents\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tOfsted\n\t<\/h2>\n<p>Nannies who would like to become registered with Ofsted\u00a0can\u00a0join the voluntary part of the Ofsted Childcare Register (OCR), however Nannies are not required to be registered on the Ofsted Childcare Register. Registration is entirely voluntary.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The cost of registration is \u00a3105<\/li>\n<li>DBS check \u00a360 (even if nanny has already had a DBS check done, another one must be carried out (unless the previous check was obtained via Ofsted within the last three years).<\/li>\n<li>DBS checks can now be registered on the &#8216;Update Service&#8217; for \u00a313 per year. This keeps an up to date record and can be checked at any time.<\/li>\n<li>Nanny Insurance (public liability insurance) \u00a370 to \u00a390<\/li>\n<li>A valid paediatric first-aid certificate (valid for 3 years)\u00a380-\u00a3120<\/li>\n<li>Nanny needs to confirm that she has the Common Core skills and knowledge in childcare and is therefore suitable to work with children (Level 3 OCN Common Core Skills \u00a3138, or a minimum of Cache Level 2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any nanny can become Ofsted registered, regardless of experience, providing they meet the above criteria.<\/p>\nYou can use childcare vouchers to pay an Ofsted registered nanny.<br \/>\nFor more information please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ofsted.gov.uk\/early-years-and-childcare\/for-early-years-and-childcare-providers\/caring-for-children-their-own-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ofsted.gov.uk\/early-years-and-childcare\/for-early-years-and-childcare-providers\/caring-for-children-their-own-home<\/a>.\n<h2>\n\t\tJob Roles\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<strong>Daily Nanny<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 The average working day for a live-out nanny is 10-12 hours.<br \/>\n\u2022 A full-time nanny is entitled to\u00a028 days\u00a0including bank holidays per year.<br \/>\n\u2022 Typical nanny duties include children&#8217;s laundry, meals, maintenance of bedrooms, playrooms and communal areas.<br \/>\n\u2022 The average salary is \u00a313-15 gross per hour in Hertfordshire.\n<strong>Nanny\/Housekeeper<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 The average working day for a Nanny\/Housekeeper\u00a0is 10-12 hours.<br \/>\n\u2022 All nanny duties can be expected as well as household chores, family cooking, etc.<br \/>\n\u2022 A\u00a0Nanny\/Housekeeper is entitled to\u00a028 days\u00a0including\u00a0bank holidays per year.<br \/>\n\u2022 The average salary is \u00a313-\u00a315 gross per hour in Hertfordshire.\n<strong>After School Nanny<br \/>\n<\/strong>Standard duties include school runs, homework support and cooking an evening meal.<br \/>\nThe average hours are 12.30pm-6.30pm (a minimum of 6 hours is required) and the average hourly rate is \u00a316 gross.\n<p><strong>Please note that the standard rate for a nanny&#8217;s petrol allowance for using their own car is 45 pence per mile.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tFees \n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Our fees for permanent nannies are 3 x the gross weekly salary of the position. Fees become payable 14 days after a position has been confirmed.\u00a0 For full breakdown please view our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumpkinsnannyagency.co.uk\/fees\/\">fees page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Please read our\u00a0<a title=\"PNA Terms and Conditions\" href=\"https:\/\/pumpkinsnannyagency.co.uk\/terms-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>terms and conditions<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like help in finding your new nanny please contact us using our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumpkinsnannyagency.co.uk\/register-your-family\/\">family registration form<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumpkinsnannyagency.co.uk\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<strong>Automatic Enrolment<\/strong><br \/>\nParents who employ nannies will have legal duties to automatically enrol their nanny into a workplace pension. Further details can be found<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pumpkinsnannyagency.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pension-info-for-parents.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/strong>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find the Perfect Nanny for your Children Welcome to Pumpkins! Choosing the right person to care for your children is one of the most important decisions you&#8217;ll ever make. We are here to do all the hard work for you so you can concentrate on choosing the very best match for your family from our [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Find the Perfect Nanny for Your Family ","_seopress_titles_desc":"Choosing the right care for your children is one of the most important decisions you&#039;ll ever make.  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