nanny/maid not treated right

[nannyuk]

Hi i am not really sure what i am after by posting here but i think i just need to vent. i work as a holiday nanny so i either go on holiday with a family to look after the children or i look after children that come on holiday to london.

The family that i have just started working for also have a maid/ nanny.
The maid has 5 child back in her home country and she was purchased by the family so she is not employed. She told me she is not paid at all and is on call 24/7 even has the youngest children sleep in her bed plus she has to keep the house tidy. I feel really bad for her :/ I have been working with her for a little while and she gets really happy if i do small things such as buy her a drink/ some lunch. She says that i am the kindest person she has ever met. Even the children treat her like dirt. (i am trying to fix that while i am with them) I really don't know what to do or even if there is anything i can do. just wanted to let it out and see if anyone had any ideas

Oh god, I can only imagine how commonplace this is in Saudi. I've read enough stories about exploited Filipino women in Saudi already

Please try to do something OP.

She will probably unempowered as she probably sends money back to the Philippines. Be prepared that she might not go through escaping her employers/masters.

Such a sad situation. :(

She doesn't get paid though Tummy.

This is people trafficking and slavery, the police need to take this seriously; they do not need to wait for her to make a complaint, surely!

OP you are a brave and strong person. What does the maid want to do? I ask because to take her to the police against her will will be traumatic for her and the family.

Southall Black Sisters in London also can help.

What should I do if I suspect someone is being
trafficked?
If you think that someone is in immediate danger call 999.
The Metropolitan Police with Stop the Traffik have a 24 hour hotline
for victims to call or to report suspected trafficking. The number is
0800 783 2589.
For England and Wales, please call The Salvation Army 24-hour
confidential Referral Helpline on 0300 3038151 anytime of the
day or night to refer a potential adult victim of trafficking or to receive
advice. For potential child victims of trafficking please call your Local
Authority Children’s Services or the NSPCC Child Trafficking Advice
Centre on 0808 800 5000.
Northern Ireland and Scotland:
Migrant Help - 07766 668781
Scotland: TARA - 0141 276 7724

Taken from www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/181550/Human_Trafficking_practical_guidance.pdf

Yes to Southall Black Sisters - great suggestion

Good luck OP

Fucking outrageous. That poor woman.

She wants to go home to her family. i Will be alone with her and the children in about half hour so i will go straight to the embassy I have taken enough money out of the bank to set her up in her home country for about a year so i hope that is enough and she gets home

The embassy is closed at weekends. Maybe phone ahead? Or call one of the helplines? Good for you, great that you are helping her and have a plan.

And afterwards, please do make an official complaint about the initial police response.

i have spoken to someone apparently there will be someone there to help

You're doing the right thing OP.

Great, hope it goes well.

There is a big Filipino gathering happening this weekend.
www.londonbarriofiesta.com

If you are both going to go ahead this plan- now is the best time.

Goodluck, OP. My eyes are welling up because of your courage and conviction. UnMumsnet hug

Hope you can get this poor woman some help.

Lots of Saudi Arabia basically runs on slavery. It's disgusting.

Wow nanny. That's horrific. You really are brilliant. Wishing you all lots of luck. I'm in London and if I can help in anyway please pm me.

I think what you're doing is amazing. Good luck and I'm thinking of you both. Please let us know how you get on?

Good luck

Well done OP for helping this woman get out of this situation. i hope she is reunited with her family before long.

Christ almighty. You must help her.

Well done OP. Make sure you protect yourself as well, can't imagine this will end well for the family so take care

Nannyuk you are absolutely right to help her. And so incredibly generous to help fund her return home. This is so horrendous. Please, please take care.

Good God. Is there anything we can do to support you OP?