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Tigerlily Nannies

Tigerlily Childcare specialize in providing quality and experienced Nannies to families across the UK and overseas on either a Live-out or Live-in basis.

All of our Nannies possess a genuine love of children and are looking to develop their childcare career with professional families.

In most cases, we insist upon our candidates possessing the following:

• An up to date Enhanced CRB Police Check (if you do not possess a CRB we will be happy to obtain one for you – approx cost £56)


• An up to date Paediatric First-Aid qualification or proof of course attendance


• Positive references from previous, relevant employers


• A minimum of 2 years experience, usually in a sole-charge setting


• Fluent English


• A recognized UK childcare qualification is desirable but not always essential

We personally interview all of our Nannies at one of our branches and take great care to make you feel welcome and valued. We communicate regularly with all of our candidates, many of which we have successfully placed (often on a regular basis).

Types of Nanny

Live-out (Daily) Nannies

As a guide, Live-out Nannies usually work approx 10 hours a day, Mon – Fri. Care of the children is usually on a sole-charge basis and babysitting duties is not normally required. If babysitting is required it is normally paid extra and agreed in advance.

Responsibilities of a Live-out Nanny usually include duties such as playing, educating, socializing as well as doing the childrens’ washing, clearing toys away, cooking and reporting back to the parents.

Live-in Nannies

As a guide, Live-in Nannies normally work approx 11-12 hours a day, Mon – Fri with 1-2 days babysitting included. They will usually have sole-charge of the children, however some shared care may also be required when one or both of the parents are at home.

Responsibilities of a Live-in Nanny usually include duties such as playing, educating, socializing as well as doing the childrens’ washing, clearing toys away, cooking and reporting back to the parents.

You should not be expected to perform housework for the rest of the family as you are principally employed as a childcarer. However you may consent to a small amount of housework and this should be clearly defined in your Contract of Employment. The family may require a Nanny/Housekeeper if housework is a main requirement of the position – so be aware of these issues at the time of the interview.

Mother’s Helps

Mother’s Help positions are usually suitable for younger, inexperienced and/or recently qualified candidates, looking to develop their experience before becoming a Nanny.

The key difference between a Mother’s Help and a Nanny is that you will not yet have sufficient experience to be given constant sole-charge of the children. You would usually work alongside the mother (or father) and work as an extra pair of hands. You may be required to perform light household duties e.g. shopping, driving etc and these would be agreed with you in advance. You should not be required to do all the household chores such as cleaning and washing as you are principally employed in a childcare role.

Why not take a look at some of our Mother’s Help positions that we have in our Vacancies section.