Can I be self-employed as a nanny?

I also agree with flowery.

I had a family who tried this but simply suggested that I wouldnt take the job unless they were willing to do it and told them all the details about Nannytax which they then agreed to do if they used such a site, maybe suggest a tax site to them and explain that its against the law for them to do this but you will take the position if they did it, it might make them think again... worked for me, might work for you. Its worth a try if you do want the job

simply say to them you cant be se as a nanny and tell them they are breaking the law

wonder how much they pay their current nanny gross-compared to what they would apy you nett

for all you know, their current nanny might have told them its ok, and they dont know any different

if they wont budge, then even though its the perfect job, you dont want to work for someone who isnt law abiding, and no you wont get holidats, sickness or smp

You should get paid pro rata for holidays too.

Re. the self employed bit. I have seen several agencies advertising for self employed nannies so if parents ask agencies and they won't tell them the facts then what hope is there?!

If they don't realise you are amazing then they don't deserve you!

no - agree with flowery -its not just that they are wrong re tax but hardly leaves them in running for employer of the year does it? and sickness/maternity pay would be out of question if you were treated as self employed

I'd agree with flowery. Anyone that tries to shirk their responsibilities by not paying what they are required to pay will clearly do their utmost to avoid paying you what you are entitled to.

Don't touch them with a bargepole. They'll get the nanny they deserve and you'll find the family you deserve.

They are trying to get out of their responsibilities and I suggest an employer who wants to do that isn't a good person to work for.

tankie - they are trying to pull a fast one

a nanny is an employeee - you are employed, therefore they are your employers and have to pay your tax and ni by law

they can be fined up to £3k and even possibly a prison sentence if they dont

their current nanny shouldnt be,and she is wrong to be se

mn/temp nannies can be se - you need to talk to a status officer at the tax office and get it in writing - i am both employed and se as i free lance and do mn/temp/night nannying - i choose as and when i want towork and what hours i do

i am also employed by my current nanny family

Iv been told by a few agencies and other people plus I looked on the Nannytax site which has abit about it and understand that you CANT be self employed as a nanny unless you work temp for lots of different families or your constantly changing childcare jobs (such as maternity nurse) not positive on that though