Summer Au Pair for the Holidays

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At this time of year, many parents are thinking of the long summer holidays for their children. And they are thinking of getting some help and a summer au pair can be just the answer!

Having a Summer Au Pair Au pair allows parents to relax and enjoy the school-holiday period, knowing that their children are safe and that everything is being taken care of.

Whether you need an extra pair of hands while away on a family-holiday, or have to work over the school-holidays and need some support at home, hiring a summer Au Pair has many advantages.

A summer Au Pair can help look after your children, organise activities to keep them occupied, prepare nutritious meals, do the laundry, carry out errands and help with light housekeeping duties. take them to sports or amusement parks, or to help around the house, or to teach their children a foreign language.

Au pair vetting procedure

For your reassurance we or Our Partner Agents interview every au pair and check all references thoroughly.

Our background investigations include checking a minimum of two employer references, medical reports and criminal clearance checks.

Au pairs accepted into our summer au pair programme:

Are qualified in childcare and first aid;
And/or have at least three years childcare / au pair experience;
Have excellent au pair references;
Are kind, caring and responsible.

SUMMER PLACEMENTS: These can either be an au pair, au pair plus or an au pair couple, who wish to come during the long summer holidays (1-4 months) while generally on university, further education or career breaks. Their level of English is average to excellent and they want to have a change of culture and brush up on their language whilst being a huge help to families during the long summer holidays.

Millions of girls and boys from around the world are finishing school, college or university, and face 2 or 3 months of holidays. Thousands of them worldwide decide to become an au pair for the summer, in order to learn another language, to earn some money to help them through their education, and to travel and experience another culture.

This means families can get an excellent choice and can find someone who is ready to travel at very short notice. Why not register free now!

Registration form for Families

If you would like to download a PDF version of the application form please click here

Please complete the form below

Family Personal Details

Surname

Forename

Address

Postal Code

Home Phone

Office Phone

Mobile Phone

E-mail Address

Mothers Occupation

Fathers Occupation

Fathers Nationality

Mothers Nationality

Family Religion

Do You Practice It?

Names of Children and Age

Do any members of family have a disability, please specify

Is a baby expected?

Are you a single parent?

Family Pets

Do you have a Cleaner/gardener/any other help

Family requirements

Type of Au-Pair

Would you consider any nationality?

Would you accept an Au-Pair with only a little english?

Would you consider a male au-pair?

Preferred sex of au-pair

Is a car driver essential ?

Will the au-pair have access to a car when not on duty?

Do you prefer a non smoker?

Will you accept an au-pair who is vegetarian?

Duration of Stay

Weekly Pocket Money to be Offered?

Will the au-pair be paid extra during school holidays?

The Family Home

Describe your Home

Apartment
Semi-Detached
Terraced
Detached

Number of bedrooms

Number of bathrooms

Describe au-pair's accommodation

Own Room
Own Bathroom
TV
DVD
Internet Access
Use of Car

The area in which you live

Nearest Airport

Nearest Underground

Nearest British Rail Station

Nearest Language School/Costs (if Known?)

Walking/driving distance from home to language school

Would you be happy to contribute to College costs ?

Is your home location accessible to public transport?

Start Date

Preferred Nationality

Would you like to tell us anything else that would help us find you a suitable au-pair?

Normal Weekly Timetable in the Family Please indicate free days when au-pair/mother's help is free and times when on duty. For example Monday to Friday 7:30 - 9:30 am and then 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Free time Saturday and Sunday. Total approximate hours per week = 30.
Approx hours per week
Day	A.M	P.M.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Will the Au-Pair/Mothers Help be required to carry out the following duties:

Housework
Washing/Ironing
General Tidying
Cooking on own
Cooking Assistance
Driving
Baby sitting in evenings
Caring for Pets

Terms & Conditions for Families

Please read the following and then sign.

Terms & Conditions for Families: (1) These terms and conditions of business are between Sunflower Au-Pair Agency (hereinafter called the Agency) and the Client. The Agency will only undertake business on the terms and conditions contained herein. No variation of the terms will be valid unless confirmed in writing by the Agency. The Client shall be the person who has signed the agreement on the application form. (2) The Agency acts as agents for the purpose of effecting introductions between Clients and Au-pairs and the fees to the Agency are for introduction only. The Agency cannot be held responsible should the Au-pair stay for a shorter time than that agreed with the Client. (3) Although the Agency takes every care to check the applicant’s details, the Client is strongly advised to satisfy himself/herself as to the suitability of the applicant. (4) The Agency does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from the Agency’s introduction or provision of services or from any acts, omissions or conduct of staff introduced by the Agency. (5) The request by the Client to the Agency to supply details of an applicant will be deemed to be acceptance of the Agency’s terms and conditions. (6) If the applicant fails to arrive, or leaves within the first 14 days, the Agency will offer a substitute within 14 days of being notified in writing. If no replacement is available after this period, the fee will be refunded less £75 administration charges. If the Client decides, FOR WHATEVER REASON, not to accept the replacement no refund shall be due to the Client. No refund is available if the Client finds an applicant from another source before the expiry of the aforesaid 14 days. Refunds will only be made provided the Client notifies the Agency IN WRITING WITHIN 5 DAYS of termination of employment and the Agency’s invoice has been paid in full within 7 days of the invoice date. (7) All applicants are entitled to one week’s notice of termination of employment. Failure to comply with this condition results in automatic loss of right to refund, replacement or credit. However, in the event of serious misconduct by the Au-pair or the host family (Client), either party shall be entitled to terminate the engagement immediately. If the Au-pair’s departure is as a result of misconduct on the part of the Client the Agency has no obligation to replace the Au-pair or offer any refund of fees. (8) Au-pairs must be paid a minimum of £65 per week and an Au-pair Plus a minimum of £75 per week. (9) If the Client directly or indirectly introduces an applicant to any other family or employer the Client will be liable for the full fees should the applicant be engaged. (10) If the Client decides not to accept the applicant after an invoice has been raised no refund will be made. A credit for a period of 3 months from the invoice date will given. Once a Client has accepted an applicant and an invoice has been raised following this acceptance, the Client is liable to pay the full amount stated on the invoice. (11) In all cases if a substitute is offered by the Agency and refused by the Client no refund or credit is due. (12) The Client must pay the applicable placement fee on acceptance of the applicant. If the fee is not received within 7 days, an additional fee of £50 will be added to the placement fee. Cheques should be made payable to 'Sunflower Agency'. (13) Although every effort is made to ensure that any information given to a Client is correct, the Agency cannot be held responsible for any incorrect information. (14) Submission of an application form to the the Agency constitutes agreement to the above terms and conditions. (15) NO REPLACEMENT OR REFUND will be provided if the following has taken place: If the introduction fee has not been paid a. On short term placements (less than 3 months) b. If the applicant complains of abuse, mistreatment or misconduct by you, your family, or acquaintances c. If you restrict access or, stop the applicant using any amenities that he/she is entitled to use or if you withhold any weekly money If an applicant is asked to leave/ or they have been asked to do extra duties not stated in the application or not paid extra for. d. You must also agree to give the applicant a minimum of 2 week's notice as and when such a time arises that company has to end, and likewise the au pair/mother's help carer/ housekeeper will also have to give a minimum 2 week's notice to you as a family. e. If the Applicant has not been given a proper routine and had the chance to get used to the routine. f. If the Applicant has not been given any professional driving lessons if you wish them to drive.

I, (please state your full name), have read, understood and accepted the "Terms & Conditions for Families": (please tick)