“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

How long should I allow for my job search?

Holgate Nannies aims to find you the right match, this can take a few weeks or sometimes a few months.

Are there any costs for nannies to register with Holgate Nannies?

It is free to register with Holgate Nannies. You are responsible for covering the costs of your first aid and police check. If you are placed in a job through Holgate Nannies we will reimburse the costs.

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