A childcare agency finds and arranges placements for child carers who are registered with it, including nannies, au pairs, childminders and babysitters. The agency takes details of job vacancies from clients and aims to match the requirements of the job to the most suitable applicant, either by selecting from its candidate database or by advertising. It filters and vets potential candidates and provides clients with a shortlist from which they can choose who they want to interview. It then organises the placement, administers the paperwork and carries out background checks, including Criminal Records Bureau checks. It also advises clients and carers on issues such as statutory requirements and wages.
The agency charges the parents a fee for finding and securing the services of a child carer. Parents will then pay the carer directly for the service they provide.
This profile provides information about setting up a childcare agency. It identifies the skills, qualifications, training and experience necessary to establish the business, and provides an overview of some of the current market and key trading issues, the likely start-up costs and legislation that must be complied with.
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