What it takes to be a nanny in 2020

 Like any industry, the global nanny market is continually evolving. This year in particular, we are seeing changes in the types of positions and what families are looking for, largely driven by the impact of CV-19.

Whether you’re a nanny looking for a new job, a parent looking to hire a nanny, or a babysitter, nursery nurse or teacher looking for a career change with nanny jobs in UK, here are some of the trends we’re seeing across the industry.

  1. Nannies are no longer flying solo

With parents working more and more exclusively from home, the working environment for nannies in UK has changed. Nannies (particularly sole charge) have gone from little or no supervision during the day while the parents are at work, to what may (unintentionally) feel like constant supervision. This can cause tension if not managed carefully. While the most successful nannies from the best nanny agency in UK have carefully honed skills which mean they are sensitive enough to know when to step in and step out and how to let go of the small stuff if things don’t go as planned, the current WFH situation can test even the most experienced and best nannies as well as laid back parents.

myTamarin says: Open and honest conversation about expectations and boundaries between parents and nannies, as well as feedback is more important than ever.

 

  1. Matching based on subjective criteria leads to 2.5x longer placements

Childcare agencies typically suggest candidates based purely on objective criteria (e.g. availability, experience, and geographic proximity), which means the more subjective criteria often go ignored. In the new world we’re living in, matching based on criteria such as personality, values, communication and parenting style, is more important than ever. If you’re not feeling the chemistry in the first place, chances are it’s not going to work out for the long-term when you’re living and working in close proximity day after day.

myTamarin says: Questions such as “what things did you like/annoyed you about your last family/nanny” or asking about family and upbringing can help uncover some of those more subjective preferences and characteristics.

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