Nanny Trial Periods

Starting a new nanny job can, like any other job, be intimidating.  It may take a few days or even a week to get your bearings, so be patient with yourself.  Getting to know the children and establish you as an authority figure does not happen over night, either.  Stick with it and go about your job as if you had been in it for two years!  Confidence is the key to success. 

Here are some useful tips to help you get off the ground:

1)     Learn the house rules your employers have implemented and be sure to stick to them firmly.  If the family is of a different religious or cultural background than you, respect all practices and differences. 

2)     Ask for a set of the house keys to use throughout the day in case you and your charges are in and out.

3)     Make sure your duties are clearly outlined in your nanny contract so you can tackle them during the down time of your day.  Also make sure your pay day and days off are also clearly stated there.

4)     Ask where the fuse box, first aid kit and stopcock are.

5)     Make a list or the children’s allergies, special dietary needs and any medical conditions.  Do you know where the medication is kept?  If not, be sure to find out!

Most importantly, if you need further guidance or help settling in your consultant at the London Nanny Agency will be happy to help! 

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