Children Matter Agency operates as an introductory agency providing an introductory service. We strive to meet the needs of each client and candidate. We aim to make life as easy as possible for our clients and our candidates. We are always here to assist with everything involved with hiring a childcare provider.
Our fixed one of payment services covers all aspects of employing a nanny, including salary negotiations, employment contracts & information on payroll. Rather than charge a percentage, we have a simple, fixed one-off payment fee for the service and hours chosen. This makes us more competitive than most nanny recruitment agencies while offering a higher standard of service.
Specific costs and charges are dependent on what you personally require.
Temporary Placement fees £30 daily booking (minimum 5 hours per day)
Any period up to 13 consecutive weeks (full-time or part-time)
Our temporary nannies undergo strict compliance vetting and can be with you within a few hours. If you are looking for a temporary nanny, Children Matter Agency will charge you £30 per day as commission; If 5-7 consecutive days are booked the fee is capped at £120.00 for the week. After this, hourly rates are negotiable between you and the candidate directly. Which is around £12 - £15 Net per hour dependant on experience.
Permanent Placement fees
Any period of more than 13 consecutive weeks on an ongoing or permanent basis
If you are looking for a Nanny, Nanny-Housekeeper, babysitter or mother’s help in a permanent capacity. After you register free with us, our consultants will start sending you candidates' profiles that will suit your needs, and arrange interviews with them, finishing the process with the contract offer to the candidate.
Permanent placement packages: for the hours required per week. These one of payments must be paid to us only once your chosen nanny has accepted their offer of employment with you either verbally or written. Please see below:
- 40 + hours - £1,600
- < 40 hours - £1300
- < 30 hours - £1000
- < 20 hours - £750
- < 10 hours - £500
Once you have decided to make an offer to your future nanny, we will take care of all the salary negotiations, inform you on your responsibilities as an employer, and coordinate any last-minute details to help ensure the final process is smooth and stress-free for everyone.
We provide support throughout this finalising stage, we draft a formal offer of employment letter, and also draft an initial statement of particulars detailing an overview of the nanny’s job specifics. This helps everyone agree everything in principle.
Enhanced DBS (update service) As standard we undertake this as part of our placement package, we ensure your nanny will be on the ‘Update Service’ with a valid enhanced DBS check, no extra cost for you or the nanny.
We can help refer you to one of our main partnerships that deals with Taxes, Pensions, monthly payslips and HMRC. Children Matter Agency uses NannyTax to help you sort out all the legal aspect and HRMC. There is an exclusive 10% discount of NannyTax payroll service. However, If you prefer to use another payroll service for your nanny then we can help you decide which is best for you.
Children Matter Agency vetting process: How we work
We recruit only the most suitable candidates who are thoroughly screened and meet our superior standards.
We review up to one hundred applications every week and interview only a select number that we believe are suitable.
Candidates are called in for a face-to-face interview or a Skype interview where we consider not just the credentials on their CV but also their personality, passion, integrity and alertness.
We conduct the most comprehensive background check. We make sure an enhanced DBS police check is in place and we check passports, ID documents and Visas.
We don't just rely on written references. We talk to previous employers and get verbal references for our candidates.
We make sure that all candidates have an up-to-date pediatric first aid certificate. In the unlikely event your children need medical help our childcare providers are trained to deal with the situation.
Once successfully added to our books, babysitters and nannies are continuously evaluated based on client feedbacks and our ongoing involvement.