pay rate for mothers help

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I want to employ a mothers help for 2wks whilst I recover from an op. I will be at home all the time with them, but am unable to pick dcs up. Want someone to help me do light housework, pick up baby when he cries and help me entertain toddler. Dcs are 2yrs and also 4mths.

What is the going rate for pay?

Anyone? Just want an idea of how much is considered a reasonable rate. I live in Dorset.

It all depends how many hours you want. I'd budget at least £10/hour.

tbh this isnt really a mothers help role imho as although you are there you cant do anything with baby easily, ie changing/picking up/feeding/taking for sleep etc

i woul say its more of a nannys role as a small babys care is involved and the person you get to help you will be doing a lot of caring for a baby as you are unable to

i dont know the pay in dorest, sorry

speedy recovery wishes to you :)

I would guess at £8 an hour plus. It really depends on who is looking to do such work.

Have a chat to any local nanny agency, also talk to payroll providers, as you need to factor in how much it will cost you overall to employ someone. It may only be two weeks but its a job you are offering, so you have all the responsibilities of an employer.

Decide how much you can afford and then advertise at a bit less than that, so you have a little capacity should it be necessary to increase a bit for the ideal person.

Could you phone your local job centre and ask? I would guess that you would need to pay £8 - £10 pounds an hour but it easily be could be more.

You may be able to get a student who is home or the summer to help out.

Wow that's more than I thought. I wasn't thinking of necessarily qualifications and experience, willing would be enough. My local day nursery would actually work out cheaper than that for both my little two.

I would expect group care to be a bit cheaper when 2 children involved. With 3 or 4 children care at home becomes cheaper than group care.

Hi there, I hope you are feeling better soon. To be honest, if your op is fairly soon, you may be able to find / already know a college / older student who.may be able to help out over the summer?

Your requirements sound.fine; you will be around so can.advise and keep an eye. A 17 / 18 year old would prob be delighted to earn 40. / 50 quid per day if they don't have a summer job.

If its not hols, and you could do with help during school hours, I'm sure you would get a school mum to assist.

I know some people will shriek to the high heavens about 'minimum wage and exploitation', but really, your job.sounds like a lovely way for someone to earn some cash.

Hope it all goes well for you xxxx