Before you embark on your nanny search, we recommend doing a little research into the types of nannies available. This will help you identify your needs and what kind of nanny would be the most suitable. A nanny’s job can vary depending on the hours, flexibility and childcare arrangement you require. For example, a nanny share is very different to a full time live in nanny. Learn more about the different types of nanny jobs below.
Full time Live Out Nanny
- Average 50 hours per week.
- Duties include caring for children including light housekeeping, cooking and cleaning.
Full time Live In Nanny
- Average 50 hours per week + occasional babysitting.
- Duties include caring for children including light housekeeping, cooking and cleaning.
- You must provide food and accommodation for your nanny if you are using the accommodation offset allowance.
- You must give your nanny privacy outside of their working hours.
Part time Nanny
- Average 25 hours per week (flexible).
- Duties include caring for children including light housekeeping, cooking and cleaning.
Nanny share
- Average hours are flexible/vary.
- Duties include caring for children including light housekeeping, cooking and cleaning.
- There isn’t a legal limit on the number of children, but a nanny can only look after two families’ children at once.
After School Nanny
- Average 25 hours per week (post-school hours such as 3pm – 7/8pm)
- Duties revolve around the children’s post-school routine. For example, school pick up, supervising homework and preparing dinner.
- Some After School Nannies will also offer school drop-off hours in the mornings.
Temporary/ Emergency Nanny
- Employed for a short period of time or to provide cover in an interim period. For example, if your nanny is unwell or on maternity leave.
- Costs and hours will vary.
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A nanny job can vary depending on the hours, flexibility and childcare arrangement your require.
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