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A
Guide to Interviewing
When interviewing a nanny it is important to ask the right
questions and to see all the original copies of qualifications,
certificates etc. It is of utmost importance that references
are checked and contacted prior to commencement of employment.
1.
When the nanny arrives for the interview ask to see a form
of photo identification
2.
Introduce the nanny to your family and children
3.
Provide a full job description (including pay, hours and
term)
4.
Include the following questions in your interview
-
Education
- Employment
History (reasons for termination of employment)
- Ask
about their family and background
- Why
they chose to become a nanny
- What
are their qualities
- Ask
them to highlight their strong and weak points
- How
would they organise their day with your children
- Do
they hold a valid CRB disclosure (get copies)
- Do
they hold a valid drivers licence (get copies)
- Do
they swim
- Do
they hold a first aid certificate
- Do
they smoke
- What
are their views on discipline
- Do
they cook (examples)
- Have
they had experience in weaning and potty training
- Do
they have any dietary requirements or allergies
- Do
they mind working alongside parents/relatives/animals
- What
makes them the right nanny for the position you are offering.
5.
Ask to see:
- CRB
Disclosure
- CV
- Employers/personal References
- Qualifications
- Certificates
- Driving Licence
6.
Discuss wages/Hours and outline the position, duties and
requirements of the nanny.
7.
After the formal side of the interview give the nanny the
opportunity to interract with the child/children
8.
If you decide you would like to offer the prospective nanny
an employment, inform the Parent & Child Nanny Agency who
will provide a formal offer of employment form and the
prospective nanny's portfolio so that you can make your
own further checks for added peace of mind.
9.
Invite the nanny back for a second more informal interview,
a better chance to get to know the family and provide a
contract for them to read through and sign if both parties
are happy. It is often the case that nannies are given
an initial trial period for parents and nannies peace of
mind.
10.
Contact a Nanny Tax/PAYE company and apply as an employer.
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