WE HELP TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY WHILE YOU ARE IN ENGLAND BY INTRODUCING YOU TO FAMILIES WHO ARE KNOWN TO US.

Our service is FREE OF CHARGE TO YOU.

We look after you while you are in the UK.

We are here to help you if you have any problems.

We provide you with a network of friends.

We organise social activities during the year so that you can meet other Au Pairs.

An au pair is a single person between the ages of 17 and 27 without any dependants.

An Au Pair coming to England will do so to learn English by living as part of an English speaking family.

Au Pairs live as part of a family and have their own bedroom and full board and lodging.

An Au Pair is not considered as domestic staff but is expected to help in the house for up to 25 hours in exchange for pocket money and keep (minimum £60 per week).

Au Pairs are expected to do light housework and take care of children.

An Au Pair has 2 free days per week and can attend part time language classes and Religious services if desired.

Two Character references from reputable people who can vouch for your character. They can be from school teachers, people whose children you have looked after and also previous employers. If none of these are possible then please include references from long term family friends or acquaintances. The references need to include the name and telephone number of the author so that we can contact them to verify the references.

A ‘Dear Family Letter’ which introduces you to a prospective family. Please include information about your home, your family and your childcare experience and your hobbies etc. If you are a driver you should also include information about your current driving experience

One passport sized photo of yourself (you can include other photos if you think that this will help you application.

A copy of your Au pair visa if you have already got one

ONCE WE HAVE FOUND YOU A FAMILY WE WILL THEN NEED YOU TO APPLY FOR A POLICE CHECK IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY AND THIS MUST THEN BE SENT TO US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

NEVER LEAVE THE CHILDREN UNATTENDED WHEN YOU ARE IN CHARGE.

NEVER SMACK THE CHILDREN – you must find out from the parents how you should discipline the children if it is necessary.

Make sure that you sit down with the family as soon as possible to organise your routine - It is far easier to settle in once you have a good routine organised. Ideally you should be given a work schedule at least a week in advance but please try to be flexible.

Try to integrate yourself into family life – joining in with family activities will make the work more enjoyable.

Most English families have their main meal in the evening. You may find this a culture change because you are probably used to eating your main meal at lunchtime. Try to adjust to this change and join the family at meal times because it is a good opportunity for conversation and to improve your English.

Remember that you are a guest in the house and that you must ask permission to use the telephone and to have visitors. There may also be some other house rules but you need to check with the family. Also – as a guest, be prepared to help at meal times even though you may not be working. It is courteous for a guest to help clear the table and help with the washing up etc at meal times.

Language studies – you should be attending a part time course at your local college and you need to make sure that you select a course that fits in with your family routine.