How to Hire Household Staff | Household Staff Jobs

We will always endeavour to have an initial phone conversation with you to get a clear understanding of:

What help you’re looking for
The working hours and days required
They type of person you feel will fit in your household
The skill-set you need from the candidate
Any other details you feel will help us find the right person for you
We will also be able to advise you on rates of pay and other employer obligations (incl. tax)

Following this we will:

Send you a copy of the job description we have devised for you, which you can amend if you feel we have missed anything
Send you a copy of our terms of business outlining our charges and the way we work. If you have any questions, your consultant will be able to help
Commence the candidate search once you’ve returned a signed copy of the terms of business to your consultant

To create a bespoke candidate shortlist for you:

We will reach out to the candidates registered with us to draw up a shortlist of suitable options for you
From the candidates who are interested in working with your family, we will provide a shortlist of candidates we best feel match your criteria
We will subsequently send you the shortlisted candidates’ CV’s and copies of their references
Please do give us as much feedback as possible regarding the CV’s – this will help us tailor your search further

Once you have decided you would like to interview any of the candidates:

We will arrange the interviews for you – this can be via a phone/video call or face-to-face
We’ll send a confirmation email to both yourself and the candidate, confirming the type of interview, time, location (if necessary) and the candidate’s contact details
Should a last minute emergency arise, both parties will have the others’ details, to amend the interview
We ask that you give us feedback on all of the candidates you meet – this helps us customise your search further

Following a successful interview:

We suggest you arrange a trial with one or two of the candidates – normally this is half-day or a full-day so you can gain a better understanding of each other and be certain you’re making the right choice
Candidates will expect to be paid for their time on this trial and the agency can advise on expected rates

Once you’ve decided on your chosen candidate for the role:

We suggest that you contact 1-2 references of the candidate to ensure you have made the right decision for your family. We have, of course, already checked these references
We can help you draft an offer of employment, we will be on hand to help you negotiate the terms of the contract as well as draft the contract for you if needed

Once you’re happy with all the above:

We can advise on employer responsibilities and payroll providers if needed. Speak to your consultant to get a discount code for Nannytax – one of the leading household staff payroll providers

Once your chosen candidate has started work:

Your consultant will check in with you from time-to-time in the first few months
After this if period we’re always on hand to answer any questions, provide advice and generally offer support and guidance as required

Please don’t hesitate to call your consultant and have a chat!

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