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There are principally two possibilities in hiring someone to look
after your children:
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 Au Pair |
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You can employ an au-pair, who lives with you and shares the
life of your family. An au-pair does not receive a salary, but
pocket money. She is always a foreigner and her position is defined
– as far as Europe is concerned – in the "European
Agreement on Au-Pairs" by the European Council. Although
the agreement has not been ratified by all EU-countries, everybody
concerned abides by its rules. It requires, for example, that
au-pairs have the opportunity to attend language lessons. Many
European countries grant certain facilities in obtaining the visa
and work permit to girls from non-EU countries under the presumption
that a cultural exchange be guaranteed and that the language of
the host country can be learnt.
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You can hire a nanny who will be in most cases a girl from
your country. Nannies are professionals with an educational
background and training in kindergardens, teaching, nursing,
childcare, hospitals social work and similar. Often they have
had work experience before. They will only care for household
chores related to the children. Alternatively, also qualified
young women from abroad are permitted to work in numerous countries.
Often a nanny will not live with your family, but have her own
apartment. Obviously her employment falls under the general
rules of work and social security in your country. She will
receive a normal salary.
Nannies are well known in the English speaking world, especially
in Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia and the USA. In Britain,
for example, a nanny is a qualified nursery nurse responsible
for the day-to-day care of young children. Recognised qualifications
are awarded by the Council for Awards in Children's Care and
Education (CACHE) at over 200 local authority colleges and some
private institutions.
If you wish to employ a nanny from abroad, regulations concerning
a visa and work permit have to be observed. Our agencies will
advise you.
We are looking for
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