Working as an au pair is the perfect working holiday and your chance to have the most amazing cultural experience. There are placements in so many amazing country around the world, and this is a great way to live abroad, save money, meet new people and travel to see new places.
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Popular Destinations
You can apply for jobs in so many countries, some of the most popular places to go include the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK, France, Spain, Italy and Germany.
Benefits
Positions can be applied for all year round and there are so many benefits of working abroad as an au pair or nanny. You’ll get to live somewhere totally different and have a fresh start overseas, keep your costs down as accommodation is included, travel to new places, make new friends, experience cultural integration learning more about other people and countries, improve your language skills, boost your experience and also get to experience something new and exciting away from your home country.
Au Pair Agencies
Agencies take pride on providing safety and security for all au pairs going to work abroad. Agencies undertake through interviewing of all families to ensure that they match you with the perfect family.
Agencies generally offer:
• Placements with families
• Flights
• Assistance with working holiday visa
• Travel insurance
• Pre departure information packs
• Arrival meet & greet and transfers from the airport
• Accommodation on arrival
• Orientation and group dinner
• Support for the duration of Au Pair’s stay with family
Tasks
Although au pairing is a lot of fun it does have some serious responsibilities, here is what to expect:
• You work usually work around 20 hours per week
• Additionally sometimes babysitting in the evening
• The main tasks are looking after the children plus housework
• You should be flexible and should try to integrate yourself into the family
Salary
As an au pair you will receive accommodation, meals and a weekly allowance as part of your role as au pair. The weekly allowance for au pair’s vary depending on the employer and destination. It is usually around $200-$500 per week for up to 40 hours. The more children you look after, the more pocket money you usually get. In addition to this board and food will be provided by the host family.
Requirements
To be eligible for most programs, you will need:
• Be aged 18+
• Valid passport and ability to get a visa
• Higher Education Certificate or experience in childcare
• Police check (from home country) with no previous convictions
• Personal and professional reference
• First aid certificate
• Driver’s license and relevant driving history
• Health check and medical history
• Not married and you have no children
If you are applying to a country where English isn’t the native language, foreign language knowledge is a big benefit and will boost your chances of getting hired. Just picking up the basics is recommended, you could start learning online before you depart. In-class courses with language schools can also be booked on arrived.
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