Rate for weekend temporary nanny

[vera16]

Dipped my toe into the world of nannying via a nanny agency. I am looking for weekend cover on a temporary basis to cover another commitment I have currently. Found a nanny happy to help and will take cash in hand (which is good as I assume I don't have to act as her employer as such?). Agency say they will expect £14 - 15 gross so I offered £10 net (cash basically). Nanny has come back wanting £14 per hour. Does this seem a reasonable request? If it was a trade I would say no it would be fairer to split the difference but not sure how it works in this field.

Would say that in those circumstances, the nanny could be classed as self employed and set her own rate and therefore be responsible for her own taxes. £15 per hour is a fair wage, especially for temporary weekend work.

She will be self employed. This is definitely a fair rate, especially for weekend work. If you're in London, I would say £18ph is more reasonable.

Sounds fair tbh

This is useful thanks!

My DD isn't a qualified nanny but has childcare experience. She does private 'nannying' at a rate of £15p/h, often cash in hand.

I have an after school nanny job on an adhoc basis,the mother will ask if I'm available certain day(s)the following week and usually I am. I charge £20 for this as it's only for a couple of hours.
I'm self employed and work as a cleaner in the day( also qualified nursery nurse).
Before lockdown I charged 15 and worked for a family twice a week but costs have risen and from looking at the amount of families on ' childcare.com' wanting a nanny I feel this is fair.

£20 an hour,not 20 for the whole eve

I don't think you should expect to pay less because you're paying cash. You pay the same as if you were employing her, on the assumption that she will pay her own taxes and NI as a self employed person.

I have agreed the £14 per hour. Thanks all.