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Nannytax | What is a rota nanny?

What is a Rota Nanny?

Nannytax | What is a rota nanny?

When a nanny takes time off, parents can be left feeling anxious about who will care for their children, this is why some families employ Rota Nannies to work within a rota system.

What is a Rota Nanny?

A Rota Nanny provides 24/7 childcare for their employer, typically working 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off. During the 2 weeks off, a second nanny will provide the 27/7 childcare, and this continues to rotate. 

The timing of a rota system may vary, such as 1 week on/ 1 week off,  or even 1 month on / 1 month off. 

“Many nannies prefer this type of schedule, as it provides a better work-life balance despite its intensity, leading to greater job satisfaction and longevity in the role.” – Signature Staff, Household Staff Agency

What are a Rota Nanny’s duties? 

A Rota Nanny’s duties are very similar to that of a typical nanny, however they are expected to be on call 24/7. Nanny and Household Staff Agency, Harmony at Home, outline the key duties as follows: 

  • Providing nursery duties
  • Organising fun and educational activities for the children 
  • Supervising meal times
  • Bath and bed-time routine 
  • And ensuring to meet the children’s needs

Which families employ Rota Nannies

Families who employ nannies on a rota are usually high-profile professionals with demanding schedules, such as royal families and celebrities. However, rota nannies may also be employed by very busy families who require round-the-clock childcare.

What are the benefits of employing a Rota Nanny? 

Employing nannies to work on a rota schedule offers several benefits, particularly for families who need continuous childcare or have busy schedules. These benefits include: 

  • Flexibility 
  • 24/7 childcare 
  • Reduced burn out for nannies

“Rota nannies are becoming increasingly popular in the nanny market. As more employers have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world, the need for adaptable childcare has grown. By employing rota nannies, families can ensure top-quality, round-the-clock care, 365 days a year. This arrangement minimises disruptions to family life, as the children become familiar with a consistent team, allowing for smooth transitions during shift changes.” – Signature Staff, Household Staff Agency

How does a Rota Nanny’s holiday allowance work?

A Rota Nanny is entitled to 14 days of annual leave per year, as they only work 26 weeks out of the year.

A Full-time Employee would be entitled to 28 days of annual leave per year, as they work the full 56 weeks of the year. Learn more.

How can Nannytax help?

At Nannytax, our friendly team of nanny payroll experts have seen every scenario and no problem is too big. So whether you employ a Rota-Nanny, Full-time Nanny, Part-time Nanny, After-School Nanny, or Nanny Share, we’re on hand 7 days a week to help. We’ll take care of everything, from setting up the right contract to handling your nanny’s payslips and dealing with HMRC. We can also provide you with Employers Liability Insurance and manage your nanny’s pension scheme.

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