-Family Information & Requirements Form-
(please scroll down for links to the various Family Forms
which are based on your type of position)
At Little Sunshines Au Pair Agency we recognise and respect the decision our families have made to employ an au pair, tutor, governess, home school teacher or school facilitator. We understand how essential the need for a GOOD candidate is and we therefore ensure that when assisting you with selecting an ideal candidate we don’t simply match job specifications and salaries, we seek to match personalities, life outlooks, ideals and values as these all play a crucial part in the success of the relationship between the family and the candidate.
All Our Candidates Have:
- A Clear Criminal Record
- Passed Grade 12 at least!
- Their own roadworthy car with seatbelts in the back
- A valid Drivers License
- Passed a formal, stringent in-depth interview with us
- Passed a Childcare test
- Passed a First Aid test
- Passed a Psychometric test indicating they are well-suited to working in this industry
- Passed our Reference Checks
- Passed our Social Media Screening Checks
- At least 1 year FORMAL experience in this industry
- A Basic First Aid Qualification or have agreed to obtain one upon securing employment
Only candidates of the highest standard will be represented by our Agency – we are VERY strict!
General Information
- The process is free up to the point of placement
- We charge a market related placement fee – this is payable by the family, not the candidate
- We offer a 4 month replacement guarantee on our placements – whatever the reason
- All our contracts of employment have a 3 month probationary period
- The family pays a monthly salary to the candidate directly – we do not pay the salary
- We only enlist 30% of the candidates that we interview
- We have the largest database of GOOD candidates – over 26 000 REGISTERED and SCREENED candidates
- We are known in this industry for our professionalism and dedication
Our Credentials and Experience:
- We have been in business since 2005 – 20 YEARS!
- We have placed more than 8 000 families to date
- We all have children and we are all working moms dedicated to assisting you
- We have experience with premature babies, multiples, toddlers, children, teenagers, stepchildren, adopted children and the list goes on…
- We have more than 30 years of childcare experience both locally and abroad
- We have 2 Decades of recruitment experience in THIS industry and Human Resources management experience
- Those who are part of our team have studied psychology, law, teaching, life coaching, human resources and more so we have an amazing pool of qualifications and years of experience to draw from!
**Please note we do NOT place child minders / domestic workers**
**Please note we do NOT do placements of LESS than 6 months**
Click the Link Below Based on the Type of Position you Need…
Family Requirements Form – Au Pair, Tutor or Governess
OR
Family Requirements Form – Home School Teacher
OR
Family Requirements Form – School Facilitator
By selecting and completing the appropriate form above we will have all the information we need in order to be able to assist you and to send you CVs for consideration. The form will also give you information in terms of how we work, salary guidelines, and so on (so it works both ways). Upon receipt of the form we will go over your requirements and begin the process. If we have any further questions in relation to your brief we will definitely contact you to clarify.
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your form and assisting you on this journey!
