What pay should I be asking for?

[chocoholic1]

Hi all,
I've got a new job lined up, for a family who I have worked with before. This position is live-in, all food e.c.t paid for. I shall be helping the mum with the school run, then also after-school until bed (around 7.30pm) for 2 children. I should also be on call during the day, as her eldest has diabetes and can often be quite ill, so may need childcare help during the day. 1-2 nights babysitting should also be included in the pay. I shall be based in the West Midlands.

I of course asked what the pay would be, however she has asked me what I'd be looking for per month. I have never worked as a live-in nanny before, so have no knowledge (similar to the mum) as to what I should be paid! I'm a recent university graduate having studied Early Childhood, have worked as a nanny before, but never live-in.

Any thoughts?

You seem to be struggling to define your working hours. Being oncall is tricky as it restricts what you can do during that time.

You have mentioned after-school care but nothing about school holidays, where you may be doing 12 hour days perhaps.

How much do you need to earn, are you saving up to buy your own home for example?

I feel that a minimum would be £50 per day that you would be working, so probably £250 gross a week. If you would be doing full time in holidays, then I would say increase to £300 gross a week so that pay is the same each week, though working hours would differ.

It's impossible to really know though, as you don't know what you will actually be working.

I know my working hours, it'll be from 7-9am, then 3-7.30pm. However in between this I'll need to keep free to be on call should the eldest become ill. So I'll still be paid even if I'm not working, because I can't get another job in this time as I'll need to be on call.
During the school holidays - yes I'll be working throughout the day - however the mum will also be there, but it's likely to be around 12 hour days.

So you coukd call it around 62 hours a week. As live in NMW does nit apply so you could say a bit under £5 per hour so £300 a week.

Would you do it for £300 a week? Would the parents pay that?

This sort of thing I feel boils down to what the parents want to pay. So I feel they should be giving indication of that.

Can you look at other jobs which do give salary and compare?

I probably wouldn't do it for £300 a week if I'm honest. I know the parents are happy to pay a good wage, something I am happy with. They just aren't sure what that would be!
Yeah I'll have a look to see if I can find some similar jobs to get an idea of salary.