An au pair is not qualified in childcare, she would live in your home, take care of your children for up to 30 hrs a week and be paid ‘pocket money’. The pay depends on the amount of hours they complete each week, an au pair salary can range from £50-£150 per week. You must be able to provide a bedroom, shared bathroom and food for the Au Pair. Nannies are qualified by NNEB and usually found via agencies, they can be live in or live out and can cost up to £2000 per month (costs vary depending on requirements).
Both au pairs and nannies provide childcare in the home, but there are some big differences between the two positions. An au pair typically is a young woman, from another country who is seeking cultural exchange through the job in the host country. She might not have any experience caring for children. A nanny is often someone who performs childcare as a career, has experience and might be younger or older. These people usually are residents of the same country in which they work.
The idea of the au pair is to make the person feel more like a part of the family than like an employee. These people live with their host families. They receive accommodation, meals and a small weekly or monthly allowance. In return, they perform basic household chores and help parents care for children.
Nannies, on the other hand, care for children as a career and normally are paid a living wage. They often are highly experienced in working with children, and they are interviewed for the job and come with references. The child care professional might live in the home or travel to the home each day. She might work full time or part time, depending on the position, and can stay in the position for as long as needed or desired. A nanny might also perform household duties in addition to childcare.
Coming from another country, au pairs might not speak the language of the host country very well. As part of their cultural exchange program, they often will take classes to learn the language of their host country or gain academic credits. A nanny already knows how to speak the local language.
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