Bilingual Nannies We wrote recently about how in-demand bilingual candidates are for roles in private households. One position in particular for which a bilingual or multilingual applicant is frequently requested is that of the nanny. A family’s nanny will usually play a major role in bringing up the children, and many families want their kids…
Applying for Childcare Roles When applying for roles, whether through Pembury Partners or elsewhere, it is always necessary to provide clear, concise information about yourself. This is especially important with childcare roles, for example nannies and governesses, where your experience and vetting is paramount. With any roles involving children, a valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring…
Household Staff of the Future This is not, as you may think from the title, a new Marvel movie, but the first piece in an occasional series providing guidance for those candidates who think they might like to work in private households. We thought it might be helpful to take a brief look at the…
Job Focus: Professional Nanny What is a nanny? Many of us think of a nanny as a somewhat more involved and permanent babysitter, but in the rarefied echelons of UHNW (Ultra High Net Worth) families a nanny is much more than this. Whereas a “normal” nanny will look after the children whilst the parents are…
