Program Guide - Au pair in BRITAIN, England, UK, London
Country snapshot & program guide
If you dream of being nanny in London or au pair in Manchester, our au pair in Britain program can help to find you the best host family. With our own offices in England and in Australia, we can get you overseas safe and easy!
Our Australian au pair agency offers the widest range of programs and destinations, we place all over Great Britain; from London and Liverpool to Scotland! In England we work with au pair and nanny agencies to offer programs such as au pair, mother’s help, tutor (governess) and professional nanny in Britain.
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Great Britain is the ideal country to become au pair. No need to learn the language, just enjoy another culture with lots of similarities and yet refreshingly different!
As an au pair, it is lovely that you can enjoy daily life in Britain, without the hurry of a tourist you get to see the ‘real Britain’. The United Kingdom has something to offer everybody; but young travellers and workers are particularly spoilt for choice. (continue reading below program guide table)
Program guide
Britain has the most flexible range of au pair and nanny programs, as many families in the UK enjoy the benefits of live-in childcare.
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Programs:
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Au pair |
Mother’s help |
Professional nanny, tutor program. |
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Snapshot of program |
up to 30 hours childcare, babysitting + light housework as part of British family. |
35+ hours childcare + light housework as part of British family. |
Professional childcare role. Employed by family. Sole care expected. |
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Benefits snapshot |
Full board in family home, own room, shared facilities + £100 per week pocket money |
Full board in family home, own room, shared facilities, + £180 per week pocket money, more for additional hours. |
Full board in family home or nearby; own room, shared facilities, + £250 per week salary, more for additional hours. |
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Who can do this? |
· Age 18-30
· Some documented childcare experience (babysitting)
· Available for 5-12* months
· Need Working Holiday Visa (Youth mobility) |
· Age 20-30
· Available for 6-12 months
· Native English speaker
· Documented experience and/or qualification in childcare
Need Working Holiday Visa (Youth mobility) |
· Age 20-30
· Available for 6-12 months
· Native English speaker
· Relevant qualification and experience required
· Need Working Holiday Visa (Youth mobility) |
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Program costs |
Agency fee $350 including training course and extensive preparation material. |
Agency fee $350 including training course and extensive preparation material. |
Agency fee $350 including training course and extensive preparation material. |
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Other costs |
Flights, insurance, personal expenses |
Flights, insurance, personal expenses |
Flights, insurance, personal expenses |
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Benefits overview (detailed information provided on registration) |
· Collection from airport
· Welcome & support from local agent
· Full board
· Pocket money minimum £100 p/wk
· Two days off per week
· Time to attend (optional) classes
· Part of family life
· One week paid holiday every 6 months
· Au Pair certificate
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· Collection from airport
· Welcome & support from local agent
· Full board & better pay = more cash for travelling
· Part of family life
· Mother’s help certificate
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· Collection from airport
· Welcome & support from local agent
· Full board & even better pay = more cash for travelling
· Part of family life
· Nanny/Tutor certificate
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You'll enjoy the enormous diversity to be found in Britain - from glamorous, exciting cities to gorgeous countryside; and all with the invaluable opportunity to explore and experience life with a family in Britain which will enhance your personal and professional life for years to come.
A global trend-setting music and dance scene; great student/youth nightlife and many fantastic pubs, bars, and theatres; some of the world's finest museums and galleries; cutting edge fashions and food - it's all here. What's more, many of the most enjoyable things are free - museums, galleries, public parks, picnics and outdoor events and festivals...so come and experience it for yourselves!
For the traditionalists, there's a wealth of history, culture and ancient traditions to discover. Wherever you are based in Britain, you'll never be far from something fascinating to explore and discover.
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland all have fascinating and ancient castles, houses, royal residences, parliaments and landscapes to visit.
There's also the chance to witness famous events, such as the races at Ascot, the annual Oxford and Cambridge boat race, London's Notting Hill Canival or the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, to name just a few...
Travel, make friends, feel at home.
The UK is an easy place to travel around - even on a budget; with plenty of bus and rail networks offering discounts for young travellers.
It is easy to meet other people, and it is likely that there will be other au pairs working in your area. Many au pairs come to Britain to learn English, why not offer your skills and make friends with International au pairs and nannies and assist them with their learning, you do not need any teaching experience, just talk to them and correct them when they make mistakes, you will make friends for live and will find it very rewarding yourself also. Find a nearby language school (your host family can help) and ask at reception when au pair classes take place.
If you are interested in sport, you'll find a fantastic range of activities available to you, including British favourites such as football, rugby, tennis, horse riding and sailing amongst others.
If you have a particular hobby or passion, make sure that you indicate it on your profile, and you can share your talent and interests with your host family. Taking part in these types of activity is an excellent way of making friends - through a shared interest.
Equally, if you like animals, almost half of all British households have a cat or dog as 'part of the family', so please indicate your preferences in your profile.
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