Which nanny shall I offer the post to? More help for first time nanny employer...........

[conniedescending]

I've been interviewing all week and have it wittled down to 3 candidates. I click with all 3 and they haven't said anything to put me off.

A - Very flexible, lives locally, keen and enthusiastic, happy with a lower rate of pay
but, can only commit for 6 mths, has no childcare related qualification, is younger (nearly 19)

B - also very flexible, good references, experienced, qualified, fun and thoughtful, can commit long term
but, wants more than we can pay (am hoping to neg somwehere in between), liver further away, does something unusual in spare time

C - experienced, comitted long term, lives locally, is bubbly and organised, tons of common sense, crb checked and has first aid cert.
but, also wants more money, less flexible than A&B (but still could work)

very confused by this...........how did others make the big decision???

shame about d - i can understand she wanted to help out someone BUT maybe she could have said to you could she bring along the child (you would have seen her child caring skills)

not sure what to suggest really

have you tried ads on NJ,netmums and gumtree?

maybe you need to use an agency - if nothing else they may have a temp nanny who is free for a few weeks

just thought I'd update this as you have all been so helpful but I finally have found a nanny. Am hoping she is going to be as fantastic as she seems....she's flexible, qualified, calm, punctual and ofsted registered (bonus!!!).

Now just need to sort contract and work out how this paye thing works

Thats good to hear connie hope all goes well

thats good news
hope it all works out for you

x

fab news connie