Frequently asked questions

Here follows a table showing typical wages for positions for which we are recruiting. Feel free to use this information as a guiding point when establigshing your budget for domestic assistance. 

POSITION	NET WAGES	HOURS/ WEEK
Au Pair	100 - 120 £/ week	25
Au Pair plus	120 - 180 £/ week	35
Au Pair dog	150 - 200 £/ week	+35
Au Pair horse	150 - 200 £/ week	+35
Mother's help	150 - 250 £/ week	+35
Father's help	180 - 280 £/ week	+35
Nanny	200 - 300 £/ week	+35
Maternity nurse	200 - 300 £/ week	+35
Health care assistant	250 - 350 £/ week	+35
Nurse	400 - 550 £/ week	+35
Butler	200 - 300 £/ week	+35
Maid	150 - 300 £/ week	+35
Housekeeper	150 - 300 £/ week	+35
Estate manager	200 - 350 £/ week	+35
Estate security	200 - 350 £/ week	+35
House manager	200 - 350 £/ week	+35
Major domo	150 - 250 £/ week	+35
Domestic couple	150 - 250 £/ week	+35
Bodyguard	200 - 350 £/ week	+35
Personal assistant	200 - 350 £/ week	+35
Valet	200 - 350 £/ week	+35
Laundress	200 - 350 £/ week	+35
Personal chef (Cook)	300 - 600 £/ week	+35
Driver	200 - 350 £/ week	+35
Gardener	200 - 350 £/ week	+35

Depending on the position they are filling, candidates may have training in first aid procedures. This is usually associated with Childcare and Elderly care positions, because they work with people who are in delicate or dependable positions.

What kind of screening process do candidates go through?
Staff4families screens all candidates face-to-face so that we make sure that your loved ones are in capable hands. Our multilevel evaluation is held throughout the recruitment process which means that only the best candidates get to collaborate with us.

Should I contribute to my candidate’s travel costs?
Though you are not obligated in any way to do so, contributing to the candidate's travel costs would be a nice gesture. Bear in mind that you can do this if your relationship is strong and there is a healthy trust from both parts.

Are Romanians good childcarers?
Due to their motherly nature, Romanian girls make great childcarers. Our family-oriented culture encourages girls to be very attached to children, and loyal to their home. Also, while growing up many girls gain experience by taking care of their younger brothers or sisters.

What are the basic steps of our collaboration?
Recruitment collaboration with families usually ensue the following pattern:

- The family browses our online candidates database
- We tailor our service for your needs based on
        * the Candidate Profile form that you fill in
        * our Skype conferences together
- We sign the Terms and Conditions contract for services
- We screen, interview and recruit relevant candidates for you
- We draft a final selection list
- You choose your favorite candidate based in that list
- Selected candidates sign the contract with you and your family
- We organize departure of candidate
- We offer you 24/7 contact support

Can I afford these services?
We take pride in the fact that our prices are generally low, and that we offer multiple, flexible ways of payment. For your comfort, we have also devised 7 ways to reduce your domestic assistance expenses, that you can consult in our Cost optimization section

What happens if I need a domestic position that is not listed within your services?
Occasionally, it may come to be that a client requests unusual positions for domestic assistance, such as Food & beverage manager or Personal Beautician and hairdresser. Regardless of the position you are searching for, Staff4families dedicates all its resources to your needs and will supply you with best results. For discussing your particular staff needs, get in touch with us via our Contact page or Online application forms.

What kind of after-placement support do you offer?
We are available for you 24/7 for any kind of situations you might encounter. If such is the case we are more than happy to offer conflict mediation solutions to you, and should it be that there is not a perfect match between you and your staff, we can offer you a replacement in no time.