For Families

Au Pair Plus

Hours of work: An au pair plus works as an au pair, but for 31 to 35 hours per week plus two evenings babysitting (reasonable notice should be given). The hours are generally split between mornings and afternoons, but the additional hours per week are only for assisting with child care duties. There should still be plenty of opportunity for attending language school even if the au pair is required to return home to assist with bath times/meal times in the evenings.

Duties: Duties include light housework, cleaning, ironing, washing up at mealtimes and helping with the children. Au pairs must not be asked to do heavy-duty chores. An au pair may be asked to take children to school, or collect them, and supervise them in a responsible manner in the absence of parents according to the instructions given.

Free time/holidays: An au pair must have one full day free per week to include the evening. Please note that families are advised to give one week’s paid holiday for every 6 months worked. Public/Bank holidays should be freetime wherever possible.

Pay and notice period: It is recommended that either party shall give to the other two week’s notice if either party wish to terminate employment. In exceptional cirumstances wages to be given in lieu of notice period. Pocket money £80 - £100 per week (proportionate to the number of hours worked).