Do I need insurance ?
Lemonjelly strongly recommends 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, i.e. if a child is hurt due to your negligence. We suggest Morton Michel specialist in childcare insurance for this, www.mortonmichel.com / 0845 2570900 or Nannytax, www.nannytax.co.uk
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 ?
It 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. However it is your responsibility to make sure the correct deductions and payments are being made.
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.
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. The CRB provides a detailed account of an individual’s full criminal record and other relevant information so that an assessment can be made of the individual suitability for the position.
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.
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 a Registered Nanny ?
A registered Nanny is a nanny who has joined the voluntary part of the Ofsted Childcare Register (vOCR). Nannies wishing to register with the vOCR will need to meet certain criteria. They must;
- 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. No formal qualifications are required.
- Have public liability insurance
- Have a valid paediatric first-aid certificate
- Have an enhanced CRB disclosure; this will be done as part of the registration process unless your previous one was done through Ofsted.
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.
