The last nanny I hired was a woman I knew from her previous job, and I just asked her if she was interested, wrote up a short job description and contract and bob's your uncle.
I may be needing a live-in nanny from later this year so I'm doing a bit of research now.
I expect I'll advertise on gumtree/nannyjob and will type up a job description but if/when someone replies what do you generally request? Is it over-the-top to ask for a c.v. and a couple of references? Do you do your own 'application form' or just take name and contact details and have a chat by phone before shortlisting for interview?
And, just in case my hours turn out to be less than 25 per week (kids are of reasonable age)- would you do similar to recruit an au pair? How long does the au pair route take from advert to them starting work?
Thanks for all help.