advice on wording for advert for part time cm

[princessllama]

first timer here. don't know what need to ask for in advert, is crb check essential? will i find someone if i ask for a native spanish speaker? how many years experience?
any suggestions welcome

If you're advertising for a CM, she will be Crb'd anyway, so not necessary. You need to just say OFSTED registered, that covers everything.

Do you mean CM or do you mean nanny? Bit confused? Tell me more!

If you want someone who speaks Spanish phrase it as:

Desirable: ability to speak Spanish.

I would not insist on a Spanish speaker, as it will reduce the number of applicants you get.

Be very clear about what it is you are trying to find... parents do not usually advertise for a Childminder.

Parents do however advertise for a Nanny or Mothers Help.

Include in your advert the number of hours per week. Also specify the days, eg. Monday-Friday 8am to 6pm. Include your Location, including using a local distance reference such as 5 min walk from X Tube Station.

Decide if you want to include the salary in the advert or not. Remember that someone employed in your home is your employee and you need to deduct Tax and National Insurance plus pay Employers National Insurance (amounts will depend on the salary).

I am assuming you are after a Nanny (someone to care for your child at your home).

For someone working in your home, a CRB check is essential (you want to know they are not a thief, or more serious offences). CRB should really be updated once in a new job but as a private employer alas you can't get the CRB check done.
A way around this is to ask for an Ofsted Registered Nanny (or Approved Nanny) as under that scheme the CRB check is done annually. Advantage is that you can also then part-pay using Childcare Vouchers or Childcare Element of Working Tax Credit.

Experience - hard to say, do you want someone with a lot of experience, or are you willing to accept someone just starting out? If you don't want a newbie, I suggest asking for 2+ years experience. You will also want References (though checking these can be tricky, so use as a guide only).

Main thing is, do they get on well with you and your child. Are they reliable. Are they looking for long-term, not just something to tide them over while they look for something better.

Jolly good! I knew I could rely on you to sort it out, Nick! I hate to see a thread unanswered and I've got an early start!