families who wud take unqualified nannies

[daisy26]

I am a 26yr old female and really want to try out nannying. I have worked in many nurseries and have got lots of experience with 18-2yrs, but iv'e had a few problems working with two managers, woman who treated me like crap and im just sick of it. I have a valid CRB, SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN and FIRST AID.I am a quick learner, I have a cv, I can get parent references and I would give the children lots of activities, fun,healthy meals etc. I have never done this before but I am willing to help, im kind, friendly, patient, reliable.If anyone knows of any families in the Northamptonshire area who is looking for a loving, and caring person, I would love to hear from them or just get some advice.I am looking to start somewhere ASAP. Email me at [email protected]

Hi, I'm not looking for a nanny right now, but I just wanted to say that as a parent I'm not really bothered about qualifications. But I like if someone has nursery experience. Have you put your CV up on nannyjob.co.uk?

Just out of interest, whereabouts are you?

daisy, i work as a nanny now and i am not qualified as one. Have never been short of work either, parents seem to go for experience rather than quals!

I think the days of employing unqualified/unregistered nannys will soon be over as more mums and dads companies' offer childcare vouchers. They offer quite a large saving so nannys who can't take them are pricing themselves out of the market - and looking suspicious if they are not able/willing to register.

Interesting mitbap, I've always thought that stupis voucher scheme was one step too close to nanny registration...

I'll take experience over a qualification any day.

I personally wouldn't say the childcare registration is a qualification as such. You don't have to spend 2 years studying although i know alot of nannies who are qualified have registered. Experience is just a important in my opinion. Daisy - definately sign up to some nannying agencies or gumtreeand see what responces you get. GOod luck

Daisy - as an employer I would be wary of someone critising their past employers. In an interview I'd find something more positive to say about way you want a change

Lots of luck
Kmc

i worked as a nanny for a couple of years and didn't have any qualifications but just lots of experience working in nurseries, schools etc. my employer didn't really mind as long as i had basic first aid training and my driving license was clean. you should try signing up with agencies. i was placed with a family through one.....they didn't charge a fee and did all my paperwork e.g. police checks. it was a really happy couple of years for me and i'm still in touch with the family.....go for it and good luck!

I am an 'Unqualified' nanny! and parents usually prefer experience to bits of paper anyway! The best place to look is www.gumtree.com or nanny select, dont remember their exact address! good luck

The voucher scheme is not one step closer to registration it is registration. Would you use an unapproved childminder? Registration is not a qualification in itself but it shows you do have them and means parents don't have to verify several different things before offering a job. To do the registration to be eligible to be paid childcare vouchers you need a childcare qualification (can't remember which ones but not it's not rocket science) plus first aid specifically for children plus enhanced CRB. The vouchers are worth £1000 a year to each parents so it is stupid to say it is stupid! It is a huge benefit and if it's available to you as a parent you would not want to miss out on it. I certainly would not employ a nanny without the first aid and the CRB anyway. And now the registration is in place I would definately wonder why a nanny is not registered. I would also not employ someone without experience.

I didn't think you needed a qualification to get registered for the childcare vouchers just do a course. But i may be wrong. From a nannies point of view the voucher system is only helful to the parents but of course is handy if you are job hunting. I would look into registering but the parents would need to cover the cost and i certainly think it gives an employer a false sense of security if they think it equals a childcare qualification.

I couldn't care less if my foreign nanny has a CRB. First aid is of course good, but I'm not actually sure if my current nanny has it. I suppose she probably does but again it's not the most important thing. She does know what hospital I expect her never to set foot in and she does know how to call an ambulance, NHS Direct, etc.

I am adomately opposed to registration for nannies, however, I think it definately the right thing for childminders.

I had an unqualified nanny for ds, but we knew her already as she'd been his key worker at nursery. All the childminders I had when I was little were unqualified - don't think there were any quals in that area then, they were just mums who knew perfectly well how to look after small children without any bureacracy. So it wouldn't bother me as long as I could see that the person was sensible, experienced and had CRB check (and preferably first aid training).

We couldn't get childcare vouchers though, as she didn't have any recognised qualification.

I would employ (in fact I do employ) an unqualified nanny.

I would not however employ someone whose opening statement on an advert looking for work was "but iv'e had a few problems working with two managers, woman who treated me like crap and im just sick of it"

I think you should re-phrase your ad!

For qualifications required for nanny to be approved for vouchers look
here

The admin involved is not that difficult. My nanny and I go half and half on the cost.

As a partner in a law firm I am technically self-employed so can't utilise the voucher system anyway. DH's employer is still deciding whether to introduce it. Grrr.

I have had one qualified and one unqualified nanny. The qualified one was only 21 when she started and I would have been wary of taking on an unqualified nanny of that age where I wanted sole care of a baby on a long day: the agencies recommendation - and I agree - is that the qualification "rounds her out" and teaches them things that they would otherwise get through experience. She was great. Current Super Nanny and Mainstay of My Life is not formally qualified but is "mature".

So in answer to the OP, I wouldn't have a problem employing a nanny of her age and with her experience.

THANKYOU FOR YOUR ANSWERS, YEH I SHOULD OF PUT IT BETTER.I AM A HARDWORKER THOUGH, BUT I CAN GET REFERENCES FROM TWO PARENTS WHOS CHILDREN I LOOKED AFTER AT THE NURSERY ABOUT4 YEARS AGO, BABYSIT FOR THEM AND I STILL DO TO THIS DAY. THEY ARE VERY LOVELY PARENTS AND I HAVE BONDED WITH ALL THEIR CHILDREN AND HAVE A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PARENTS. BY FINDING OUT PREVIOUS INFORMATION i CAN'T LOOK AFTER CHILDREN WHERE FAMILIES ARE GETTING BENEFITS, AS IM NOT QUALIFIED

I LIVE IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AREA. I HAVE HAD LOTS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING IN NURSERIES MAINLY WITH 18MONTHS - 2YEARS BUT NO EXPERIENCE IN NANNYING, BUT IM CONFIDENT,QUICK LEARNER, RELIABLE, ORGANISED HAVE WORKED IN MANY NURSERIES WITH AGENCIES, AND HAVE ALWAYS BONDED WITH THE CHILDREN.I HAVE JUST STARTED WITH AN AGENCY, I HAVE A VALID CRB WHICH HAS A YEAR LEFT, BUT APPLYING FOR A UP TO DATE ONE, VALID FIRST AID AND SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN.

First and foremost, PLEASE turn off the caps lock and leave the text speak for mobile phones.

Secondly, what does this mean? "i CAN'T LOOK AFTER CHILDREN WHERE FAMILIES ARE GETTING BENEFITS, AS IM NOT QUALIFIED"

what I mean is, if you aren't a registered nanny you cannot go with families who have benefits,as this is what they all inland revenue ask for, if you don't get registered this is illegal. I have looked and enquired through the NCMA, you have to do the course yes. If you are doing this by yourself and not with a family at present, then the whole thing costs about £245 if you want a NCMA,CRB,the Maternity Icp course etc. Soz about the capitals