Career Hub
Build a career you're proud of in family support
Free, practical guidance for nannies, housekeepers, carers, tutors and interpreters working with families across the United Kingdom.
Everything you need, in one place
Working in someone's home is a professional career, not a stopgap. Our Career Hub brings together the guidance we are asked for most often — from writing a strong CV to understanding safeguarding responsibilities and choosing the right training.
Everything here is free to use, written for the UK market, and updated as guidance changes. You do not need to be registered with us to read it.
Support Areas
Six ways we help you progress
CV & Application Support
Structure, wording and evidence — how to present childcare or household experience so UK families take notice.
Read the CV guideInterview Preparation
The questions families ask, how to answer scenario questions, and what to expect on a paid trial day.
See interview questionsDBS & Compliance
What an Enhanced DBS is, how to apply, the Update Service, and the checks families are advised to carry out.
Understand DBSSafeguarding Knowledge
Recognising and reporting concerns — the foundation of every professional role in a family home.
Safeguarding basicsTraining & Qualifications
Paediatric first aid, Level 3 childcare, food hygiene and SEN awareness — which route fits your goals.
Training routesWorking in the UK
Right to Work, visas, registering with a GP and understanding UK payslips and pay expectations.
Guidance for new arrivalsFeatured Opportunities
Roles we recruit for
Availability changes weekly. Register once and we will contact you when a matching family comes forward.
Full-Time Nanny
London & Greater London · Full-time
Sole-charge care for children aged 0–8 in a family home, Monday to Friday.
View role ChildcareAfter-School Nanny
London, Surrey, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire · Part-time
School pick-ups, homework support and tea-time care, roughly 3pm–7pm on weekdays.
View role ChildcareNight Nanny / Maternity Support
London and the South East · Flexible
Overnight newborn care so parents can rest, usually 10pm–7am for a set number of nights each week.
View role ChildcareLive-In Nanny Housekeeper
UK-wide · Live-in
Combined childcare and household support with your own room in a family home.
View role FlexibleEmergency & Temporary Childcare
UK-wide · Temporary
Short-notice cover for illness, holidays and unexpected gaps in a family's usual arrangements.
View role HouseholdHousekeeper
London, Surrey and Home Counties · Part-time
Regular cleaning, laundry and household organisation for private homes.
View roleHow Registration Works
From application to placement
- 1
Register your profile
Tell us your experience, availability, location and the type of role you want.
- 2
Verification
We confirm identity, Right to Work, DBS status and follow up your references.
- 3
Matching
We introduce you to families whose needs genuinely fit your skills and schedule.
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Ongoing support
Guidance on contracts, expectations and professional development once you are placed.
Career Reading
Guides written for professionals
Careers
How to Become a Nanny in the UK
A step-by-step guide to starting your career as a professional nanny in the UK — qualifications, checks, experience and how to find your first family.
6 min read
Pay & Contracts
Nanny Salary in London: 2026 Pay Guide
Typical gross and net pay ranges for nannies in London by role type, plus what affects your salary and how gross-vs-net is calculated.
5 min read
Safeguarding
DBS Checks Explained: What Families and Nannies Need to Know
The three levels of DBS check, which one applies to nannies and carers, how to apply, and why the Update Service matters.
5 min read
Special Needs
Working with Autistic Children: A Practical Guide for Nannies
How to build trust, structure the day, handle sensory needs and support communication when caring for an autistic child.
6 min read
Careers
Nanny CV Template: The Structure Families Actually Read
A clear, family-friendly CV structure that helps you stand out — with the sections, order and detail level agencies recommend.
5 min read
Health & Safety
Paediatric First Aid Essentials for Parents and Carers
The most important first-aid basics every parent and carer should know — plus why a certified course is non-negotiable.
6 min read
Ready to take the next step?
Register your details and upload your CV — our recruitment team reviews every application personally.