Advice please - first time getting a nanny

[JBuckle]

Hi everyone.
I've got a while to sort this out still but I'm unsure of how it all works, hence asking for advice.
I've got two children and a third on the way. We have decided to get a live in nanny.
The nanny we have is coming over from France, she was actually my au pair 30 years ago so is a long known family friend.
I'm used to paying for childcare through the gov UK website, so the government tops up by 20 percent (to a certain limit). Will I be able to do this with the nanny we have coming over from France. What are the steps she needs to take to get registered so I can do this? What other paperwork do I need to look in to?
I still have a year to sort all this out but want to start the paperwork process, so extremely thankful for any advice.
Thanks on advance....

It could be hard to do initially.

I will assume you are in England. Other countries will vary a bit but all have similar requirements.

They will need:

Paediatric First Aid - 1 day course with an online module, can cost £100ish,

Common Core Skills & Knowledge - 1 day course in London or there are online courses available, cost will vary £30-£100 range.

Enhanced DBS check on the DBS Update service.

www.OfstedDbsApplication.co.uk
This will cost around £68 and then £13 each subsequent year for DBS update. They will also need a criminal records check from France with a certified translation. See the DBS Overseas Guidance on GovUk.

Nanny public liability insurance - could cost around £70. Morton Michel do one for unqualified nannies.

Then once got all that, needs to apply for Ofsted registration, £103 per year.

Then when that comes through would need to register on the Tax Free Childcare system... no additional cost.

The whole process could take several months and could be a lot longer as they check 5 years of address history.

FGS use a proper payroll company (nannytax are good), agree a gross salary and have a contract.

You need to treat this properly regardless of any old relationship.

You will need to register as an employer and run a PAYE scheme and a Pension scheme. You can outsource this to a nanny payroll provider such as NannyPaye, PayeForNannies etc. Payroll admin fees vary but expect to pay around £230-£250 annual for the admin for monthly payslips.

Thank you so much for the information - we have a year to go before she starts so that's a great heads up.
In terms of her being able to work in the UK, what paperwork is required for that?

Good question. No idea, we will be post Brexit by then.

Well you have been a massive help - I'll have to wait and see regarding that one!
Thanks again.

Found this... looks like they may not be able to come as won't meet Skilled Worker definition. Will have to see what happens with the points based system.

www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know