Good Nanny Agencies??

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Hi! Im looking for some advice, im a nanny and after 3 years working for the same family, i have decided it is time for me to move on... the problem is that i have never used an agency and i am now wondering where to go and whats the drill? IYKWIM
i have always worked in the notting hill area and would like to continue to do so, any recommendations??
Many thanks in advance :)

imperial nannies, eden nannies

Thank you, i think i'll try those. Have had loads of ppl recommending imperial nannies :)

Imperial and Eden, yes. Both seem on the ball to me, I'm with any number of agencies and most are useless. It's worth looking into local agencies too, I find smaller agencies easier to deal with, they seem to want to get to know you more so put you forward to better suited jobs.

I'd recommend scanning all documents, CRB, first aid etc so you can send them to agencies.

And to be honest use Gumtree, nannyjob, greatcare, childcare.co.uk, netmums. Almost every job I've had has come through gumtree.

Can highly recommend Imperial Nannies, i have been placed with them twice now.

Applejack nannies if in London- used by both me and a number of friends

As a nanny I really rate Tinies

Another vote for Tinies (I'm a parent). Very professional service and an excellent calibre of candidates sent through to us for interview.

little ones london, and do check online sites likes findababysitter.com and childcare

Imperial, Kensington Nannies, Eden, A-star, nannies of st James. In my experience. I am a Nanny. I was very surprised the first time I interviewed with agents as I expected them to ask me challenging questions and assess my abilities. Really they just ask you (or fill in a form) "What London postcodes?" "Will you work with pets/live in or out/clean/travel with family..." Then they copy all your documents, then it's all over. Register with several agents (no harm, gives you more chances). As Ginevra said scan all your paperwork as every agent needs proofs of lots of different things, check what they need before you go there. Good Luck.

Thank you very much for all your help :)

www.poppylaneplacements.com Holland Park are very good.

Halcyon were great for finding our nanny

I found my Nanny through Imperial Nannies - they were fantastic. They first found me a temporary Nanny to take the pressure off me as the Nanny I hired through a website turned out to be a nightmare and have now found an equally wonderful permanent Nanny for my son.
They really listened to my requirements and managed to find the perfect match for us. The agency fee is on the pricey side but definitely worth it.
Have recommended them to all my NCT buddies and friends