Staff / NanniesTo all of you searching for that perfect postWhether you consider yourself a kind and caring person just wanting to work with children or fully qualified and highly trained the prospect of finding a new job, – searching for the right post, form filling, interviews, etc. can be very difficult, no matter what experience you have had. At West Country Nannies and Childcare Agency we feel you are just as important as the parents. With professional business experience and a combined nanny practice ourselves of nearly forty years we have seen many families come and go. Often they leave lasting impressions on our own lives and can often impact our performance in the next job. Westcountry Nannies and Childcare Agency strives to make each job a happy experience and one where, if it is not long term, you can confidently move on into another position.We try to personally evaluate most families before we send you for an interview. This way we get a feel of how the family works in their own environment and a truer picture of the type of childcare they require. We will also ask to see the accommodation to ensure it is satisfactory for those living in. This all helps us to find a family that suits your personality.When we have placed you with a family, we hope that you will be happy and content. We know that sometimes a career in nannying is a lonely one and that it would be lovely to talk to another adult in similar circumstances. We will help you find other nannies in the area that look after children of a similar age range.If you need any advice relating nannying, don’t hesitate to ring us and we will help you in any way we can.Best Wishes from Kate and May.Care & ConfidentialityDiscretion In the words of William Shakespeare,"The better part of valour is discretion". At West Country Nannies we provide practical help and advice regarding employing staff and ensuring staff are employed with care, whether it is in our Nannying or 'something special' range.Although we check references and certificates, we recommend that you carry out your own personal checks.Any information received through West Country Nannies remains confidential and no contact is to be made without agency's consent.We respect your personal circumstances and it is our expectation and instructions that you consider and respect the Terms and Conditions as laid out in;•Terms and conditions•Families•Candidates•Something SpecialBy registering with us, you become bound by the review of the Terms and Conditions as they are binding on you. All applicants must agree to;Report immediately if they have been convicted or are under investigation for any misconduct towards children, / under 18 year olds or acts against employees. Although we accept it is impossible to carry out CRB checks on parents, we take the care of our nannies very seriously. If they enter your home through our agency we need to ensure their safety, as well as your children's.Inform West Country Nannies within 48 hours of a position being accepted.Conduct themselves in a responsible and mature manner at all times, (and yes that does include parents as well).Inform West Country Nannies of their current employment situation and update us of any change in address and contact details. All applicants must not;Lie or misinform either West Country Nannies or their employers/employees.Provide personal telephone numbers or contact details to clients / candidates without West Country Nannies consent.You remain responsible for declaring income, and paying correct tax and National Insurance.Seeking a New JobSearching for the right post can be very difficult, no matter what experience you have had. At West Country Nannies and Childcare Agency we feel you are just as important as the parents. We are here to help you understand current legislation to help you get the right job and gain any necessary qualifications you need.All prospective candidates need to register with West Country Nannies and Childcare Agency. Its FREE! Simply apply online or write to one of our branches. Please see terms and conditions below.Not every position with children requires you to be qualified. However by law any person working with children must disclose any offences. This is checked through the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks. As an agency we can carry out these checks on your behalf. Currently the fee stands at £55.00, and it is your responsibility to pay this in advance. They are strictly confidential, and only a matter between you and ourselves until you are ready to find employment.A good knowledge of First Aid is highly recommended, and will give you more confidence within the workplace. To find out more please visit: www.adventurefirstaid.co.ukMany carers are now choosing to become OFSTED Registered providing parents with a government voucher. OFSTED can be contacted please call 0845 640 4040 or apply online at www.ofsted.gov.ukIn most cases a nanny is classed as an employee. This means the family you work for pays your tax and National Insurance contributions. You will be classed as a PAYE. However we provide some positions where you will be paid GROSS. In these circumstances you are entirely responsible for informing your local tax office of your earning and paying your own national insurance stamps.If you are expected to use your own car for work, your employer should pay you for petrol and usage, it is however up to you to ensure you have the correct insurance to be able to use your car for work purposes.Childcare QualificationsQualificationsIf you would like to train or learn about various childcare courses, there is an excellent local childcare training provider, based in Torquay. They are very knowledgable and will advise you about various funding for particular courses that they run.www.clearviewtrainingservices.co.ukYou may also need to renew your First Aid certificate, you can either contact Sarah from Clearview Training or you can contact Guy from Adventure First Aid, both parties provide excellent First Aid training.www.adventurefirstaid.co.ukOther Services / Something SpecialJust occasionally we need and deserve a little extra help. Whether you are wishing to Baptise your child, a Wedding or going to enjoy a new style home holiday, West Country Nannies and Childcare Agency are here to help with the smooth running of your busy life. We are a local agency, with offices in both the South East and North West of Devon, providing accessible and reachable contact throughout Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and parts of Somerset.We have a range of locally run businesses, which support us to help you. Each one is tailored in their own environment to cater for your needs. From Limacines’ to function nannies, we can support you every step of the way, for a much or as little as you need.OUR NEW STYLE HOME HOLIDAYS.Exclusive to West Country Nannies, we provide a new modern approach to taking a holiday. In today's society, people spend the majority of their time working. When you are home there is always something that takes your time. A few moments to stop or relax can seem few and far between. Then there’s the holidays; we rush around making plans, packing suitcases, putting the dog in kennels all in the hope that when on holiday we will find the time to stop. Does this all sound familiar? Ask yourself these questions; When did you last, fully, enjoy the comfort of your home? When did you last invite friends over? And when you did, just how much time did you actually have with them? West Country Nannies has the perfect solution. We provide a specialist housekeeper responsible in fine detail, ensuring your home runs like a luxury hotel. You spend your holiday at home, but with no washing, no cooking, no housework, the only thing you have to decide is which guests to invite. You tell us what is important about a holiday in your life and we do all we can to make it possible, all in the comfort of your own home.
Staff / Nannies
To all of you searching for that perfect post
Whether you consider yourself a kind and caring person just wanting to work with
children or fully qualified and highly trained the
prospect of finding a new job, – searching for the right
post, form filling, interviews, etc. can be very difficult,
no matter what experience you have had. At West
Country Nannies and Childcare Agency we feel you are
just as important as the parents.
With professional business experience and a combined
nanny practice ourselves of nearly forty years we have
seen many families come and go. Often they leave
lasting impressions on our own lives and can often impact
our performance in the next job. Westcountry Nannies and Childcare Agency strives to
make each job a happy experience and one where, if it is not long term, you can
confidently move on into another position.
We try to personally evaluate most families before we send you for an interview. This
way we get a feel of how the family works in their own environment and a truer
picture of the type of childcare they require. We will also ask to see the
accommodation to ensure it is satisfactory for those living in. This all helps us to find
a family that suits your personality.
When we have placed you with a family, we hope that you will be happy and content.
We know that sometimes a career in nannying is a lonely
one and that it would be lovely to talk to another adult in
similar circumstances. We will help you find other
nannies in the area that look after children of a similar
age range.
If you need any advice relating nannying, don’t hesitate
to ring us and we will help you in any way we can.
Best Wishes from Kate and May.
Care & Confidentiality
Discretion
In the words of William Shakespeare,
"The better part of valour is discretion".
At West Country Nannies we provide practical help and advice regarding employing
staff and ensuring staff are employed with care, whether it is in our Nannying or
'something special' range.
Although we check references and certificates, we recommend that you carry out
your own personal checks.
Any information received through West Country Nannies remains confidential and no
contact is to be made without agency's consent.
We respect your personal circumstances and it is our expectation and instructions
that you consider and respect the Terms and Conditions as laid out in;
•
Terms and conditions
•
Families
•
Candidates
•
Something Special
By registering with us, you become bound by the review of the Terms and Conditions
as they are binding on you.
All applicants must agree to;
Report immediately if they have been convicted or are under investigation for any
misconduct towards children, / under 18 year olds or acts against employees.
Although we accept it is impossible to carry out CRB checks on parents, we take the
care of our nannies very seriously. If they enter your home through our agency we
need to ensure their safety, as well as your children's.
Inform West Country Nannies within 48 hours of a position being accepted.
Conduct themselves in a responsible and mature manner at all times, (and yes that
does include parents as well).
Inform West Country Nannies of their current employment situation and update us of
any change in address and contact details.
All applicants must not;
Lie or misinform either West Country Nannies or their employers/employees.
Provide personal telephone numbers or contact details to clients / candidates without
West Country Nannies consent.
You remain responsible for declaring income, and paying correct tax and National
Insurance.
Seeking a New Job
Searching for the right post can be very difficult, no matter what experience you
have had. At West Country Nannies and Childcare Agency we feel you are just as
important as the parents. We are here to help you understand current legislation to
help you get the right job and gain any necessary qualifications you need.
All prospective candidates need to register with West Country Nannies and Childcare
Agency. Its FREE! Simply apply online or write to one of our branches. Please see
terms and conditions below.
Not every position with children requires you to be qualified. However by law any
person working with children must disclose any offences. This is checked through the
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks. As an agency we can carry out these checks on
your behalf. Currently the fee stands at £55.00, and it is your responsibility to pay
this in advance. They are strictly confidential, and only a matter between you and
ourselves until you are ready to find employment.
A good knowledge of First Aid is highly recommended, and will give you more
confidence within the workplace. To find out more please visit:
www.adventurefirstaid.co.uk
Many carers are now choosing to become OFSTED Registered providing parents with a
government voucher. OFSTED can be contacted please call 0845 640 4040 or apply
online at www.ofsted.gov.uk
In most cases a nanny is classed as an employee. This means the family you work for
pays your tax and National Insurance contributions. You will be classed as a PAYE.
However we provide some positions where you will be paid GROSS. In these
circumstances you are entirely responsible for informing your local tax office of your
earning and paying your own national insurance stamps.
If you are expected to use your own car for work, your employer should pay you for
petrol and usage, it is however up to you to ensure you have the correct insurance to
be able to use your car for work purposes.
Childcare Qualifications
Qualifications
If you would like to train or learn about various childcare courses, there is an
excellent local childcare training provider, based in Torquay. They are very
knowledgable and will advise you about various funding for particular courses that
they run.
www.clearviewtrainingservices.co.uk
You may also need to renew your First Aid certificate, you can either contact Sarah
from Clearview Training or you can contact Guy from Adventure First Aid, both parties
provide excellent First Aid training.
www.adventurefirstaid.co.uk
Other Services / Something Special
Just occasionally we need and deserve a little extra help. Whether you are wishing to
Baptise your child, a Wedding or going to enjoy a new style home holiday, West
Country Nannies and Childcare Agency are here to help with the smooth running of
your busy life. We are a local agency, with offices in both the South East and North
West of Devon, providing accessible and reachable contact throughout Cornwall,
Devon, Dorset and parts of Somerset.
We have a range of locally run businesses, which support us to help you. Each one is
tailored in their own environment to cater for your needs. From Limacines’ to
function nannies, we can support you every step of the way, for a much or as little as
you need.
OUR NEW STYLE HOME HOLIDAYS.
Exclusive to West Country Nannies, we provide a new modern approach to taking a
holiday. In today's society, people spend the majority of their time working. When you
are home there is always something that takes your time. A few moments to stop or
relax can seem few and far between. Then there’s the holidays; we rush around
making plans, packing suitcases, putting the dog in kennels all in the hope that when
on holiday we will find the time to stop. Does this all sound familiar? Ask yourself
these questions; When did you last, fully, enjoy the comfort of your home? When did
you last invite friends over? And when you did, just how much time did you actually
have with them? West Country Nannies has the perfect solution. We provide a
specialist housekeeper responsible in fine detail, ensuring your home runs like a
luxury hotel. You spend your holiday at home, but with no washing, no cooking, no
housework, the only thing you have to decide is which guests to invite. You tell us
what is important about a holiday in your life and we do all we can to make it
possible, all in the comfort of your own home.
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