Do I need insurance ?
Lemonjelly strongly advice all childcarers working in a private home to take out Public liability insurance to cover you should anything happen to the children in your care for which you could be held legally liable for, ie. if a child is hurt due to your negligence. We recommend Morton Michel for this, www.mortonmichel.com / 0845 2570900
If you are carrying children around in your car you must also have business use on your car insurance policy, there is usually no or a small additional charge for this and in some cases your employers may pay for this. Contact your insurance provider for more information.
Who pays my tax ?
TIt is recommended that you confirm a GROSS salary with your employers at the start of your employment and it is your employer’s responsibility to pay your tax and national insurance contributions. If your employer fail to do this is could affect your future entitlement to state benefits, statutory sick pay, statutory maternity pay and unemployment benefits to name a few.
Please make sure your GROSS salary and your employer’s responsibility to make your tax and NI contributions is clearly stated in your contract of employment.
How much holiday am i entitled to ?
All employees are entitled to 5.6 weeks holiday from 1st April 2009. i.e. Employees’ that work;
- Employed for 1 day per week = 5.6 days holiday per year
- Employed for 2 days per week = 11.2 days holiday per year
- Employed for 3 days per week = 16.8 days holiday per year
- Employed for 4 days per week = 22.4 days holiday per year
- Employed for 5 days per week = 28 days holiday per year
Whether or not this additional leave is taken on a Bank Holiday is up to individual employers to agree with their nannies. Employers may choose to offer more holiday than this..
What is an Enhanced CRB disclosure ?
This is a disclosure done through the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) a check that all individuals working with vulnerable children and adults have to have. It involves filling in a form that is then sent away and your details are then checked against the police national computer for convictions and List 99 (the paedophile register)
Where can I apply for an Enhanced police check (CRB) ?
Private individuals cannot apply directly to the CRB for such a disclosure. Candidates can apply through Lemonjelly for one, please contact us for more details.
How do I work out my salary ?
Salaries vary according to individual experience, qualification, and the area in which you choose to work. We are happy to discuss this with you during your interview.
What is a Registered Nanny ?
A Registered Nanny has a Paediatric First Aid Certificate, completed a Ofsted Enhanced CRB check, and have Public Liability insurance. This is a comprehensive suitability check done by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). A check that all individuals working with vulnerable children and adults have to have, it involves checking the Police national computer for convictions and List 99 (the paedophile register).
Do I need Insurance ?
Financial assistance with childcare costs is now available to families. In order to be able to claim the childcare element of working tax credits or employer supported childcare vouchers, parents must employ nannies that are registered with Ofsted.
Ofsted registration is currently voluntary for Nannies, to register with Ofsted you must;
- Have a Paediatric First Aid Certificate, Enhanced CRB check, and Public Liability insurance
- Be able to show they have had appropriate training or experience covering the common core skills in childcare and that she is suitable to work with children. Formal qualifications are not essential.
Please click on the Tab above for more information or contact Ofsted on 08456404040 or at www.ofsted.gov.uk
Can a Nanny be self employed ?
No. Nannies do not meet the required criteria set out by the HMRC to register as being self employed. Some employers may ask you to pay your own Tax and National insurance, you should not agree to do this.
