“Holgate Nannies live and breathe child development and combine personal caring with impeccability. For our part, we ask no more than we give: we always strive to make the very best pairing between you and your family, and support you in every way.”

As a Holgate nanny, we expect that you are deeply invested in their children’s whole childhood and future, and provide real stability, bringing all your training and real caring to the job, every day.

Nannies & mannies

A nanny’s focus is the care of the children. A nanny is a long-term solution, providing an integrated extension of the parents’ morals and values. As a Holgate nanny, we expect that you are deeply invested in their children’s whole childhood and future, and provide real stability, bringing all your training and real caring to the job, every day. Often a nanny will undertake child related household duties and cooking their meals.

Maternity Nurses

Maternity nurses also known as a Newborn Care Specialist specialise in newborn care. They often work 24/6 or 24/5 supporting and guiding the parents and providing all care for the baby. A maternity nurse lives with the family and works with them for a few weeks or sometimes the first three - six months of the baby's life. Often the maternity nurse has worked extensively as a nanny before gaining maternity nursing qualifications.

Governess

When your priority is your children’s education, a governess might be your answer. With a teaching background, a governess will create a learning-friendly environment, ensuring children are safe, stimulated and cared for, as well as taking care of such practicalities as liaising with the school(s) and managing school drop-offs and pickups.

Household Manager & Family AssistanT

Think of an office assistant….if the work is your home. A family assistant will assist with childcare, take children to and from school/activities, organise trips and run errands like dry-cleaning.
A household manager does just that – manage your household. Main priorities involve managing meal prep, errands and all staff members, along with some light housekeeping and child care.

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NANNIES LOOKING FOR A JOB PLACEMENT

Are you a career nanny with at least 3 years full time childcare experience?

Then Holgate Nannies would love to hear from you. We are an intermediary agency* who will help you find your ideal family, support you during your

interview process, and provide you with support and training.

Requirements

Our registration process is a selective one. Each and every Holgate Nanny is an accomplished professional. In addition to a minimum of 3 years qualified childcare experience, you will also need:

a valid paediatric first aid certification

a recent police check

Mandatory documents required for registration:

EU Passport
or
work permit

CV

References

Paediatric First Aid
qualification and VOG

If you have more than one please bring all of your passports

Social security number (BSN or NI)

Written and verbal references

Minimum of three years as a professional nanny or three years childcare experience

Police check

Certified Paediatric First Aid qualification

High school qualifications, college or university qualifications - all original copies of any relevant certificates and qualifications

Drivers licence – If you have a valid drivers licence

Any Visas or Residence permit

Proof of address

A smiley photograph for your nanny portfolio.

Your CV should contain every nanny job from the age of 18 onwards, the ages of the children at the start of your employment, your responsibilities, location, job type and dates of employment.

We need to check five or more years of references to be able to place you. We will provide a form for you to fill in the contact details of your references. Please note all references must be of a professional capacity (references from family members and relatives are not accepted).

We are happy to interview you before you have applied for a VOG and First Aid certificate. We can give guidance on how and where to apply for a VOG and First Aid certificate. If you do not currently live in the Netherlands or have lived here for less than 6 months you will need to apply for a police check from your current country of residence. If you are in the UK you will need an enhanced DBS. You can interview with our families but not be officially placed in a job until you have your VOG and First Aid certificate.

EU Passport or work permit

If you have more than one please bring all of your passports

Social security number (BSN or NI)

Written and verbal references

Minimum of three years as a professional nanny or three years childcare experience

Police check

Certified Paediatric First Aid qualification

High school qualifications, college or university qualifications - all original copies of any relevant certificates and qualifications

Drivers licence – If you have a valid drivers licence

Any Visas or Residence permit

Proof of address

A smiley photograph for your nanny portfolio.

CV

Your CV should contain every nanny job from the age of 18 onwards, the ages of the children at the start of your employment, your responsibilities, location, job type and dates of employment.

REFERENCES

We need to check five or more years of references to be able to place you. We will provide a form for you to fill in the contact details of your references. Please note all references must be of a professional capacity (references from family members and relatives are not accepted).

Paediatric First Aid

We are happy to interview you before you have applied for a VOG and First Aid certificate. We can give guidance on how and where to apply for a VOG and First Aid certificate. If you do not currently live in the Netherlands or have lived here for less than 6 months you will need to apply for a police check from your current country of residence. If you are in the UK you will need an enhanced DBS. You can interview with our families but not be officially placed in a job until you have your VOG and First Aid certificate.

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Not every nanny is a Holgate Nanny. Some of the qualities we seek in our nannies are:

understanding of early childhood development

long term commitment in previous jobs

outstanding communication skills

adaptability and flexibility

patience

highly efficient

highly professional

ability to plan an educational and varied schedule for children

We value experience as much as qualifications so make sure you mention both when applying.

* You don’t need specific childcare qualifications to register with Holgate Nannies as we are an agency rather than a bureau

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Testimonials

I appreciate Lauren’s professional approach. She has the best interests of both parties at heart and was able to find the perfect match for me. In my opinion Holgate Nannies is the only agency in Amsterdam with such a profound knowledge and passion for bringing families and candidates together. Whether you are a parent or a nanny: I can thoroughly recommend choosing Holgate Nannies as your agency!

Holgate nannies is the greatest agency to be associated with. Lauren’s expertise in the nanny industry has been a guiding beacon for me to find the best suited family for me. Her attention to detail in regards to communication, feedback, prospective jobs is the most professional I’ve come across. Lauren you are a gem to the industry, I cannot thank you enough for making my transition as an expat nanny in Amsterdam any easier.

I would highly recommend Holgate Nannies for both parents and nannies. Holgate nannies understand the complexities of working in a family home and caring for people’s children. They support you and prepare you for your role as a nanny and throughout your employment, helping you to create a nanny network, which plays a key role in your happiness as a nanny!

FAQ's

What countries/cities do we operate in?

Our agency is based in Amsterdam, we place nannies across The Netherlands and Europe.

How long does it take to hire a nanny or household staff member?

The discovery intake call needs to happen as soon as you start considering hiring. During the call we can discuss how long the search will take and when Holgate Nannies needs to commence the official search. The length of search will depend on the job requirements, candidates job searching at the time, job location, the family’s availability for interviews and trials. It can take between 3 - 12 weeks to find a full time nanny. For a part time nanny we often have a waiting list due to very limited availability, the search usually takes between 5 - 16 weeks.

Can you use childcare allowance to pay for a nanny hired through Holgate Nannies?

Nannies registered with Holgate Nannies are not entitled to the government childcare allowance.

How long does it take to find a nanny job?

The length of search will depend on your job requirements, experience, qualifications, job location, availability for interviews and trials.

Which nannies can we work with:

Our nannies must have an EU passport or work permit relevant to work in the Netherlands. There are also more specific requirements linked here.

What is the nanny's salary?

Nanny salaries vary depending on experience, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, location and the job requirements. For a maternity nanny or Newborn Care Specialist the rate would be higher depending on their experience and qualifications.

What are the legal requirements (in NL) for hiring a nanny for four or more days per week?

Each country has different rules, but in NL nannies working more than three days per week for the same family must be employed by the family (No. of hours per day is not a factor). The employer will need to provide the following contractual agreements:

Payment of nanny's taxes and insurances
Four weeks or more paid vacation
8% holiday pay
Sick pay.

What are the legal requirements (in NL) for hiring a nanny for three days or less per week?

In the Netherlands there are three options for nannies who work three days or less:

Employed - The employer organises payment of the nannies taxes and insurances.
Working under the Regeling Dienstverlening aan Huis
Autonomous entrepreneur (self employed).

Nannies working under Regeling Dienstverlening aan Huis can file taxes as autonomous non-entrepreneur. Autonomous non-entrepreneurs are required to insure themselves with UWV for WIA and WW. The Nanny is responsible and liable for paying the applicable (i.a., wage, income, etc) taxes, levies and withholdings over the salary. The family will need to organise a proof of work document for the nanny.

The family will need to provide the following:

Four weeks or more paid vacation
8% holiday pay
70% sick pay for six weeks.

How does it work to have a self employed nanny/ manny?

Autonomous entrepreneurs (also referred to as self employed/freelancer) will be registered at the KVK. The nanny will invoice for payments. It depends on the nannies KVK registration and annual income whether they pay VAT. They usually work part time and adhoc for a variety of families. Self employed nannies are paid a higher hourly rate as they are not guaranteed paid holiday or sick pay. They set their own schedule and quite often have their own business in another field.

Will Holgate Nannies provide an employment contract suitable for the country I will be working in?

Holgate Nannies is an intermediary agency. We do not hire nannies directly, but we will help with employment guidance and yes, if your placement is in NL we provide a template work agreement containing all the information required: holiday, sick pay, guaranteed working hours etc. This will need to be edited by the family and employee. If your placement is outside of the Netherlands we can refer you to the appropriate services.

I must have a valid first aid certification to become a nanny. Where can I sign up for a pediatric first course in English, in the Netherlands?

Through Newborn and Beyond please email drnewbornandbeyond@gmail.com or through the Red Cross contact them through their website https://shop.rodekruis.nl/ehb…an-babys-en-kinderen

I need a valid police check to become a Holgate Nanny. How do I apply for this?

If you’ve lived in the country for less than 3 months you will need a police check from the country you lived in previously. You will also need a police check from the Netherlands (or country you will be working in). Holgate Nannies can assist with police check applications.

What are your Covid19 policies?

Holgate Nannies continues to place nannies. We closely follow the guidelines of the GGD and RIVM. For more information about hiring a nanny during COVID-19 please get in touch.

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