Looking for advice on the practicalities of a part time nanny

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Hi,

I'm looking for advice on how this would actually work. I'm thinking of doing compressed hours over 3 days, which means I would be looking for someone to pick my 6yr old DD up from school or after school care, probably until about half 9 at night, on 2 evenings per week. The hours would likely be from either 3pm pick up, or some time before 6pm if from after school care. They would then have to take her to my home, do the usual dinner, homework etc. and make sure she's in bed by 8pm. I'd likely be home by half 9 on the evenings this would happen. Initially I'd be only needing 2 nights per week, but would possibly need 3 on occasions.

I've never actually considered a nanny. And I've no idea how employing a nanny works. Does this set up sound like something that would be possible? How much would it likely cost? How do you go about finding someone who would fit this criteria?

Thanks.

With those hours I think a nanny is the only option. I too only used a nanny recently as I leave work at 7:30am and am back at 7pm. We used childminders around school hours for a short time but it was too exhausting for DS.

The set up could be attractive to a nanny without young children and someone who wants to work PT or has another PT job. The cost depends on the nanny's experience and qualifications, but £8-12 per hour is a typical range depending on where you live. You will need to be an employer though and pay national insurance, tax, sick leave and holidays etc.

Childcare.co.uk is a good site for finding nannies, or you could advertise on gumtree or go via an agency. I found my nanny via word of mouth.

Good luck

tbh not sure if you actually need a nanny or just get someone who is happy to work/bs those hours 3-9.30 so 6.5hrs 2 days a week possibly a 3rd night

problem is just doing those hours would mean most nannies would def need to find/have another 2 day job

you would need to discuss a gross wage or you would be stung badly if they did have another job

what would happen in school holidays - would you need them 12/14hrs those days?

Au pair? They should be more than capable for a 6to if you have space.