| > | | | | about the parks, playgrounds, daily events and |
| Finding a nanny can be a long, arduous and | | | | directions etc. |
| sometimes unsuccessful process. Using a nanny | | | | 4. Safeguarding |
| agency in London to assist in this process may | | | | Proper safeguarding procedures are critical for a |
| relieve some of the stress. It is, however, | | | | reputable nanny agency in London. The agency |
| important to make sure you find a reputable | | | | should perform face-to-face interviews, check |
| agency to ensure you are hiring the right person. | | | | eligibility to work, proof of identification and |
| If you were to type 'nanny agency in London' into | | | | references. They should also have the ability to |
| a search engine you will find hundreds of agencies | | | | organise a Criminal Record Check (CRB) if their |
| so how do you know which ones are the most | | | | nannies don't already have one in place. |
| reputable and suited to your needs. Here are a | | | | 5. |
| few tips: | | | | 6. Customer service |
| 1. REC registered | | | | If you contact a few nanny agencies, keep note |
| The Recruitment and Employment Confederation | | | | of which agency responded with the most |
| regulates and monitors the recruitment sector | | | | efficiency. This will give you a good indication of |
| and all members are required to adhere to certain | | | | their efficiency throughout your dealings with |
| standards to ensure they have thorough | | | | them. Also, make sure you are happy with any |
| safeguarding processes in place. | | | | questions or concerns and that these are dealt |
| 2. Word of mouth | | | | with in a professional manner. Ensure they send |
| Talk to your friends, colleagues, and children's | | | | you Terms of Business so you can be clear on |
| school/play centre to see if they have any | | | | these. All reputable agencies should not charge |
| recommendations. Alternatively, ask an ex-nanny | | | | you anything until a nanny accepts your job offer. |
| who might have registered with a few nanny | | | | 7. Trust your instinct |
| agencies. | | | | Even if you feel the agencies are meeting all the |
| 3. Local can be beneficial | | | | necessary requirements, be guided by your |
| A nanny agency doesn't have to be in London if | | | | instincts as to which agency feels like it's going to |
| that's where you live but it can certainly help. | | | | be trustworthy, reliable, helpful and efficient |
| Even more so, if it's in your area. These agencies | | | | throughout the process. Any reputable nanny |
| are likely to have nannies on their books who live | | | | agency will want to help you as best they can |
| locally and know the area well. If required to plan | | | | and this should come across in your dealings with |
| and organise days out with your children, these | | | | them. |
| nannies should already have excellent knowledge | | | | |