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DO YOU WISH TO WELCOME AN AU PAIR INTO YOUR FAMILY?

Welcoming an Au Pair is a unique opportunity to create an authentic and lasting cultural exchange. Having an Au Pair in the home not only means having help in the home, but also creating a deep bond that can bring new perspectives, customs, and that allows children to learn a new language naturally and in a fun way!

Read the Normative Reference, complete the basics on How To, and get ready to host an Au Pair!

REFERENCE LEGISLATION

The rules governing the “au pair” relationship are inspired by the European treaty of 11/24/1969 which establishes the principles to be observed on the subject and the rules of conduct dictated by the international trade association IAPA.

Celtic Childcare is authorized to carry out its functions by the Ministry of Labor pursuant to Legislative Decree 276/2003 (prot. 107 / RS).

Hospitality

The girls are between 18 and 40 years old̀ and can be functionally compared to family members who help around the house. They should therefore be treated with affection and cordialitỳ. The Au-pair will receive room and board (possibly in his or her own room) and a monthly amount for his or her personal expenses (pocket money – Argent de poche) included in the economic conditions outlined below. The girl/boy will havè, in addition, the right to attend the services of her religion.

1. Enroll your family

Filling out the application form at the bottom of the page and including a few photos

2. Sign up

If you are deemed eligible you will be required to pay the registration fee of €150

3. Choose the candidate

You will be offered several applications with whom you will interview, then confirm your preference

4. Sign the Agreement

Once theagreement you will be required to pay the first half of the program fee (based on length of stay)

5. Arrival of the candidate

After 7 days of trial pay the second half of the fee of the program

Au pair:

  • 20-30 hours of babysitting work per week,
  • 2 evenings of baby-sitting,
  • free time is usually on weekends or during the week.
  • Weekly salary: 80-110€ based on nationality / minimum 320€ monthly

Tutor:

  • 20-30 hours of work per week, lesson of one’s native language to the host family
  • 2 evenings of baby-sitting,
  • free time is usually on weekends or during the week.
  • Weekly salary: 100€

Mothers Help/Nanny

  • 40- minimum hours of baby-sitting work per week,
  • 3 evenings of baby-sitting,
  • free time is usually on weekends or during the week.
  • Weekly salary: 200€-500€ depending on nationality

Periods, holidays and schedules

The period of stay in the family varies from 1 to 12 months, or 1 to 4 in the summer period, and it is possible to leave at any time of the year. The au-pair works a maximum of 6 hours per day for a maximum total of 30 hours per week, the guardian works a maximum of 5-6 hours per day for a maximum total of 20-30 hours per week, and for the mothers help program they work a maximum of 8 hours per day for a maximum of 45h per week.

All children are entitled to two days off from Monday to Friday, or the whole weekend. A maximum of two weekly evening babysitting sessions are provided.

For every 6 months of stay the girl will̀ be entitled to one week of paid vacation, and all national holidays̀ free of extra payment.

Expenses

Expenses related to the outward and return journey must be borne by the girl/boy. It is not the obligation of the family to bear, in full, the expenses for a language course fee, in case it is requested by the guest.

Once at the destination, all expenses related to personal care, purchase of clothing and recreation will remain the responsibility of the girl/boy.

Insurance, permits, health card

European citizens have the right to free medical care and first aid throughout Europe, just like citizens of the host country. There are some exceptions such as dental treatments. Private insurance is mandatory for citizens outside the European Union and for travel outside the European Union. Health insurance from the National Health Service is valid for EU citizens, to take advantage of which the girl must have a health card issued in her home country. By submitting said form to the local ULSS, a document valid for 12 months and renewable will bè issued and a list of relevant referring doctors attached. Non-EU citizens can purchase private insurance through their agent before coming to Italy.

Cancellation and assistance

For any kind of help during your stay, you can contact the family and the agent in the host country. In case the guest does not get along well with the host family, he/she can ask to change it. In any case, 14 days’ notice is required to give the agency time to find a replacement.

Security

To ensure the safety of our au-pairs, we send agents from host families to check that everything is in order before they can apply to host the children. Before they leave they will be put in contact by phone, the host family and the au-pair in this way they will have a chance to get to know each other and see if they will get along well together.

Declaration of hospitality of non-EU citizens

The family is required to declare at the local police headquarters the guest within 48 hours of her arrival, specifying that she is a guest of the family for the purpose of learning and perfecting the Italian language.

According to reports from the State Police:

The declaration of hospitality must be submitted to the Police Headquarters of the place where the property is located.

You can submit the hospitality declaration in one of the following ways:

  • By sending it by certified e-mail to the PEC address of the Police Headquarters;
  • By sending it by registered mail with return receipt to the Police Headquarters;
  • Appearing directly at the offices of the Police Headquarters.

In some cases the declaration must be submitted:

  • To the Commissariat of Public Security or To the Municipality, in municipalities that are not capitals.

➔ DOWNLOAD THE STATEMENT TO FILL OUT HERE

Au-pair

The au pair is required to work 30 hours per week (in principle, spread over 5 hours per day) in order to perform the tasks outlined above. The girl must be allowed to take an Italian language course for foreigners on her own time and if she wishes.

Minimum compensation: 360€/400€ monthly

Maximum weekly working hours: 20- 30h

Tutor

A tutor follows the children or only the parents on teaching English/French/German. These are young people who are well prepared to teach their language, most of them having some level of education, a bachelor’s degree and sometimes even a master’s degree. So many have already taught in their own countries. They must be allowed to take a course to learn the Italian language. They do not do housework but can help as a family member would.

Minimum compensation: 400€ monthly

Maximum weekly working hours: 20-30h

Mothers help

The “mother’s helper” is a girl who is willing to provide the family with more help, both in child care and household chores. The conditions are the same as for au pairs, except for working hours and compensation.

Minimum compensation: 800€ monthly

Maximum weekly working hours: 35-45h

Nanny

Nannies have specific professional training in child care attested either by a relevant diploma or by at least one year’s experience working with families, day care centers or children’s hospitals.

Since the hours and duties vary from family to family, consequently the pay also varies (from €1500 to €2500 monthly).

Weekly working hours: variable

Registration fees :

  • For the research and mediation work, the family will have to pay a fee worth €150 per year, including expenses, for membership in Celtic Childcare
  • A program fee quantified as follows:

For stays up to 5 weeks: 350€ including VAT

For stays up to 2-3-4 months: 450€ including VAT

For stays up to 6 months : 750€ VAT included

For longer stays: 950€ including VAT

The first half of the program fee will be paid once the Agreement and confirmed the au pair; the second half Will be paid after 7 days after the candidate’s arrival.

➔ DOWNLOAD HERE THE AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED BETWEEN AGENCY AND HOST FAMILY

In the case of an Australian girl/boy staying with the family for more than 4 months an extra 100€ will be charged.

Non-resident Babysitter

Within 5 hours per day: 430€ including VAT

Over 5 hours per day: €800 including VAT

Non-resident teachers

For a non-resident teacher: €250 including VAT

Methods of payment

We take the service of searching and presenting candidates very seriously; however, we suggest that the host family personally check their references, as we disclaim any responsibility for the final choice of the family and the candidate.

Should problems arise that are so serious that the girl’s stay is impossible, the agency is willing to look for a replacement for the remaining stay time, if there are available candidates.

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