Swedish Nanny & Au Pair Jobs in London, UK

If you want to work with children then we can help. We place Swedish Nannies and Swedish Au Pairs in childcare jobs located in London and the rest of the UK.

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A New Opportunity

Working with children is extremely rewarding, there is never a dull moment, their imagination and enthusiasm gives you the opportunity to experience something new every day. You'll also have the excitement of experiencing a new country and culture. There is so much to discover and explore and we're sure that you'll make memories that will last a lifetime.

We're always looking for new Nannies and Au Pairs for families across London and the UK. If you're looking for a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

Your Ideal Role

There are a number of roles available. We accept male and female candidates in either a Nanny or Au Pair role, each role has two varients, the main differences between these can be seen below. If you have any questions on the type of positions available then please contact us, we'll be happy to discuss your options and find you your ideal role.

Live Out Nanny: Aged 18 or over; Qualifications or experience required; Sole charge of any age child; Around 50 hours per week; £8 - £14 per hour; 20 days + 8 bank holidays per year; Statutory sick leave; No accommodation or meals provided; Babysitting agreed separately

Live In Nanny: Aged 18 or over; Qualifications or experience required; Sole charge of any age child; Around 60 hours per week; £7 - £12 per hour; 20 days + 8 bank holidays per year; Statutory sick leave; Family provides accommodation & meals; 2 evenings of babysitting per week

Au Pair: Aged 18 - 27; No qualifications or experience required; No continuous sole charge of children under 2; Around 25 hours per week; £70 - £90 per week; Holiday at family’s discretion*; Paid sick leave at family’s discretion; Family provides accommodation & meals; 2 evenings of babysitting per week

Au Pair Plus: Aged 18 - 27; No qualifications or experience required; No continuous sole charge of children under 2; Around 35 hours per week; £85 - £110 per week; Holiday at family’s discretion*; Paid sick leave at family’s discretion; Family provides accommodation & meals; 2 evenings of babysitting per week

* The British Au Pair Agencies Association recommends Au Pairs receive 28 days paid holiday per year, this includes bank holdiays.

You're Not Alone

As the founder of Swedish Nannies worked as a Nanny for a variety of families in London, we know that starting a new job in a foreign country can be an exciting experience, but at times it can also be a little scary. We never want you to feel that you are alone.

We offer ongoing support throughout your entire placement, whether it's for moral support or tips and ideas or if you just have a question about the smallest thing, we're available to you.

What We're Looking For

To join us you’ll need to complete our online registration form, followed by an interview. You will need to provide relevant documentation, which can be uploaded when you register or sent to us at a later date.

Registration Form: Detailing personal information, education and experience.

References: A minimum of two references.

Police Check: Swedish or UK, dependant on candidate’s location.

First Aid: An up to date first aid certificate.

Photograph: We like to put a face to a name.

Our Fee

Our service is completely free to use for Nannies and Au Pairs, there is no registration fee and we take no fee from you once you have been successfully placed with a family.

The Paperwork

We work as an agency, matching you with a family. Once matched you will become an employee of a family and they will have a number of obligations..

Contract

Once you have accepted an offer from a family you will need to sign an employment contract. We recommend that you read the contract and if you need any advice, consult a solicitor or your local Citizen’s Advice Bureau.

Salary & Tax

If working as a Nanny, you will need to provide your employer with a National Insurance Number, which can be obtained by booking an appointment at a Jobcentre Plus. Your employer will then provide you with payslips that summarise earnings and tax.

Pension

Accrued state pension contributions in the UK can be transferred to your domestic pension system. You will need to retain all details of employment and at retirement age contact the relevant Government agency. In Sweden, it is handled by the Swedish Pension Agency.

The Process

Six simple steps between you and your perfect placement!

1

Register

Complete our online registration form. We'll then contact you to discuss your requirements and to get to know you.
2

Match

We'll send your details to families who fit your requirements and who would be a good match for you.
3

Interviews

Interviews will be arranged with families. Whenever possible these will be in person, although due to distance, these may be conducted via Skype or telephone. Following an interview we will contact you for feedback.
4

Offer

Once formally offered a position, you can accept or decline the offer and we’ll continue with your search. If you accept the offer you will be able to negotiate salary and other work related details.
5

Contract

A contract will be sent to you. Please read the contract, sign and send back to us. A fully signed contract by both parties will be sent to you in due course.
6

Start

You will start working with the family on the agreed start date in the contract.