Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Facts about Nanny and Childcare Services

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Are you having trouble finding the right person to look after your kids while you are at work? Well then, why not try getting babysitting services from a reliable nanny servicing agency?  Here is what you need to know prior to hiring childcare services. Also included below are the common requirements needed when applying as a nanny to a reliable agency.



What Parents should know before hiring a Nanny?

Not all babysitting services employ reliable nannies and not all of these agencies screen the employees or nanny applicants that they have shortlisted as well. With this at hand, it would rather be difficult to give your trust right away to the nanny agency you have chosen. With the wide array of nanny service agencies that are available in the locality today, it would be very difficult to ascertain where to best trust your child unless you have tried them all. However, you are not likely to risk your child’s safety just because you want to try that list of nanny agencies, right? 

To ensure that the nanny agency where you intend to hire babysitting services employs only reliable and responsible nannies, be sure to investigate first and ask for some feedback from previous clients of the said agency. Also, setting a personal interview with a prospected nanny will help you ensure that you only get the highest quality care for your kids.


When looking for a nanny agency, be sure to choose the agency that set a specific standard when hiring employees. You also have to choose the agency that strictly imposed a face to face interview to any nanny applicants. 



How to apply as a Nanny?

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Applying for a nanny is never as easy as just bringing a resume and gets an interview especially when talking about standard nanny agencies. There is of course preliminary and final requirements that applicants need to comply with. To be able to qualify for a face to face interview, applicants should be a NVQ level 3 or equivalent holder. Having a solid experience of working with kids for two years also qualifies an applicant for an interview. The applicants also need to hold advanced first aid qualification and need to have current DBS check. Find part time and full time nanny jobs at Rosebud Nanny Agency.


Common requirements needed when applying for a Nanny

The applicants are required to bring with them a list of requirements when scheduled for an interview. Among these requirements are listed below:

  • Updated resume with photo
  • List of the applicant’s qualifications and experiences
  • DBS check of the applicant
  • First aid certification
  • Any two of these valid identification cards or certificates 
    • Marriage certificate (photocopy and original)
    • Certificate of birth (photocopy and original)
    • Passport (photocopy and original)
    • Driver’s license with photo and supporting papers (photocopy and original)
  • Proof of residence (photocopy and original)
    • Utility bill
    • Bank statement
  • Passport size picture
  • Recent employer’s certification with working telephone numbers