NANNY AND CHILDCARE
AGENCY
Town & Country Nannies is a well established Nanny and Childcare Agency specialising in the recruitment of Childcare Professionals in London, country homes throughout the UK and internationally. We are a division of Town and Country Domestic Staff.
Contact UsTown & Country Nannies is a well established Nanny and Childcare Agency specialising in the recruitment of Childcare Professionals in London, country homes throughout the UK and internationally. We are a division of Town and Country Domestic Staff.
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Welcome to Town and Country Nannies. We are a well established specialist Nanny and Childcare Agency and love finding great people good jobs!
Town and Country Nannies have the best nanny and childcare jobs in private households and would be happy to work with you to find your next role.
We can only register Candidates who meet our minimum criteria of standards making them eligible for the clients we represent. We only recruit for full time or part time roles of at least 16 to 20 hours per week, and fixed term temporary or holiday jobs.
If you are looking for a new job and have been working for a minimum of two years in a private domestic household or similar, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter.
If we invite you to register with Town and Country Nannies, you will be invited to an interview with a consultant. Interviews can also be held by Zoom, FaceTime or similar. We can assist you with the formatting of your CV, give you career advice and also discuss available roles to suit you.
As a registered candidate, we will also put you on our internal job circular and you will automatically receive new opportunities as we register them.
In the first instance, please submit your CV with a short covering note explaining your current situation. If we feel you are suitable for any of our current roles we will then contact you to arrange an interview.
Top Tips for Nannies
Looking for your next nanny role in the UK? Here are our expert tips to help you stand out and secure the right job.
- Perfect Your CV
- Keep it clear, concise, and professional – no more than two pages.
- Highlight your childcare or housekeeping experience, including ages of children you’ve cared for.
- List any qualifications (e.g., Paediatric First Aid, CACHE Level 3, Norland diploma).
- Include references from previous employers.
- Be Interview-Ready
- Dress smartly and professionally, even if it’s a video interview or telephone chat (the client often will turn on the camera mid call)
- Research the family and be prepared to discuss your experience, skills, and approach to childcare.
- Speak Clearly and slowly and only answer the question you have been asked – when people are nervous they sometimes go off on a tangent.
- Be punctual, polite, and enthusiastic – personality matters as much as experience!
- If it’s a trial day, engage with the children naturally and show initiative.
- Get Your Documents in Order
Families and agencies will ask for:- Valid passport and right-to-work documents (British passport, visa, or settled status)
- Enhanced DBS check (or be willing to apply for one)
- Paediatric First Aid certificate
- Proof of address and references
- Show Your Flexibility & Reliability
- Be open about your availability and whether you can do live-in, live-out, full-time, part-time, or travel roles.
- Families appreciate reliability and commitment, so be honest about your long-term plans.
- If you can travel with families or have extra skills (e.g., cooking, driving), highlight them!
- Make a Great First Impression
- Parents want someone who is kind, trustworthy, and proactive.
- Show genuine enthusiasm for working with children or managing a household.
- Good manners, a friendly attitude, and a smile go a long way!
Job Vacancies
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- Nanny
MoreTemporary Nanny (Film Location) – 5 Days – £20–£30+ per hour
Family Description & Location: A high-profile client is seeking a warm, engaging and discreet nanny to support their 12-year-old daughter during a short-term stay…
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- Domestic Couple
MoreDomestic Couple – Butler & Housekeeper/Cook – £80–85k Gross – Monday to Friday – S/C accom
Family Description and Location: A European principal and her school-aged daughter are seeking an experienced Butler / Housekeeper Cook Couple to support the smooth…
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- Nanny
MoreLive In Junior Nanny
Family Description and Location: A warm and welcoming family based in Hampstead Garden Suburb, North West London (NW11), are seeking a kind, proactive Junior…
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- Housekeeper
MorePart-Time Child-Friendly Housekeeper – £23–£25 per hour – 4 Days per Week
Family Description & Location: A warm and professional family of five based in Richmond are seeking an experienced, proactive and discreet part-time Housekeeper to…
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- Housekeeper Nanny
MoreLive-in Nanny / Housekeeper – Private Estate
Family Description & Location: A warm, welcoming British family are seeking an experienced and child-focused Nanny / Housekeeper to join them at their substantial…
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Testimonials
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Very patient & understanding.
Excellent services. Highly recommended.They offer personalized and insightful advice on domestic staffing, demonstrating patience and deep understanding. Their tailored recommendations perfectly match my needs, and their fair fees and honesty are commendable. Highly recommended for anyone seeking domestic staff.
Private Client – Chelsea -
Very patient & understanding.
Excellent services. Highly recommended.They provided excellent advice on domestic staffing, demonstrating patience, understanding, and a deep knowledge of their candidates. Each recommendation felt tailor-made to my needs, as if they truly understood me. Their fees are fair and reasonable, and they operate with honesty and integrity. I’ve already recommended them to a close friend who found their services invaluable during a time of urgency. Highly recommend this agency for anyone in need of domestic staff.
Client – Essex -
I won’t hesitate to highly recommend you and your agency to any of our friends.
I can’t tell you how grateful we are for your invaluable and expert help in finding us a couple so ideally suited to our needs. From the moment I first contacted you I felt we were in safe hands and you have guided us faultlessly through the selection process and always been available for advice. With many thanks and best wishes
MBP – Client -
Town & Country Domestic Staff is the best agency I’ve worked with so far.
They find me a good job and I want to say thank you specially to Bibi Lemos for being so patient with me.
Mariana – Candidate -
We are very happy and really satisfied with our new job.
My wife and I have found a great role of domestic couple with the help of Bibi. We can only recommend Town & Country Domestic Staff agency as they are really professional and thorough. The whole job seeking procedure was smooth and without stress with the help of Bibi.
Viktor and Melinda – Candidate -
Thank you so much for opening our minds to the idea of a domestic coupling service to fit our families needs.
Seamless and efficient service very pleased with how Bibi handle all our personal requirements. In addition the list of candidates found at such short notice were all splendid and very respectful. We could not ask for a better service.
Jesse – Client -
My experience of Town & Country can only be described as 100% positive.
It was a pleasure and comfort to know that Bibi who handled my application, was so professional, efficient and very reliable. It seemed nothing was too much trouble and she was very quick to respond to emails and messages. I have never known such a great service from an agency before. Many thanks Bibi!
Sharon – Candidate -
I highly recommended services.
I interacted with Bibi from Town & Country Domestic Staff around February 2023. After a phone conversation she was very quick in connecting me with a housekeeper which fit precisely my requirements. Across the whole interviewing and hiring process Bibi was just incredibly swift, she would come back to me pretty much immediately every time, even outside of business hours. As it was quite an urgent search this made all the difference and I had a new hire in no time.
Bea – Client -
I highly recommend this agency.
Bibi perfectly matches candidates to the right family. She is professional & friendly, always available to listen to both sides.
Natalia – Candidate -
It is a 5 star from me and my husband!
We have been registered with this agency for many years and they always managed to provide the right jobs for us! They try their best to fulfil our expectations and requirements to make sure both parties are happy.
Claudie – Candidate
Cannot recommend them more and big thanks comes to Bibi who is always there for you if you need anything. -
I highly recommend Town & Country Domestic Staff .Great team, they providing excellent professional services.
They offer personalized and insightful advice on domestic staffing, demonstrating patience and deep understanding. Their tailored recommendations perfectly match my needs, and their fair fees and honesty are commendable. Highly recommended for anyone seeking domestic staff -THANK YOU BIBI!
Melinda – Candidate -
Extremely helpful and friendly service.
All our requests were listened too and the perfect candidates were found. In fact we had the choice of two.
Just brilliant. Many Thanks!
Tanya – Client -
Town and Country are a rare pleasure to work with – professional, efficient and reassuringly expert at what they do
It’s so nice to be able to trust their ability to deliver what we need. Absolutely recommended for housekeepers in London and much else too, I’m sure.
Chris – Candidate -
I highly recommend town and country!!
I worked with Bibi at town and country and she listened to all my needs. Thank you for finding me the perfect housekeeper she is part of the family.
Gabriela- Private Client -
Quick, Efficient, and Responsive.
Helped through the whole process. Job secured with minimum of fuss. Thank you Town and Country Staff!
Oliver – Candidate -
I highly recommend this agency
I cant thank enough! Bibi has been very helpful. I am so happy to find a good match family to work. I am very contented with how quick to process a job applications and answering all my questions and guiding me through the process. I highly recommend this agency😊 5*!!!
Donaleh – Candidate -
Helping us find the right employer
We, Ana Liza and I, Gregorio would like to thanks Mr. Johnray for helping us find the right employer that we liked to work with. Johnray is very supportive, professional and gives us thoughtful suggestion in everything we ask. I would like to give him 5 star for a very good job. Well done Johnray. God Bless
Waren – Domestic Couple Candidate -
Highly recommended, they made sure I am comfortable with everything.
Highly recommended, it’s my first time to encountered agency with amazing people. They’ve been helpful specially Johnray together with Bibi. They helped me with my entire application. From day 1 until the end they’ve always checked on me. They made sure I am comfortable with everything. With the supervision of Johnray I never feel nervous at all. Thank you so much for everything
Charisse – Candidate -
I highly recommend agency to anyone looking for trustworthy support
I would like to sincerely thank Johnray for his outstanding support and professionalism. From the very beginning, he was kind, approachable, and always quick to respond to my questions. He guided me through the process and helped me feel confident and prepared for the interviews. Thanks to his assistance, everything went smoothly, and I had a very positive experience with the employer. I truly appreciate the time and effort he gave to help me. I highly recommend Johnray and the agency to anyone looking for trustworthy support in finding work. Thank you again for everything!
Remelyn – Candidate -
I would definitely recommend this agency
Excellent support from Johnray – very professional and helpful.” I had a great experience with Town and Country Domestic Staff Agency. Johnray helped me throughout the process of applying for a weekend care job. He was very professional, patient, and supportive at every stage. He kept me informed and answered all my questions. I really appreciate the help and would definitely recommend this agency to others looking for domestic or care roles.
MM – Candidate -
I highly recommended this agency
I would like to thanks Johnray for handling my application thoroughly with the help of Bibi of Town & country domestic staff. Thank you for all the patience, understanding and being so communicative. They are so very helpful for me as I am looking for a permanent job. I highly recommended this agency as they are kind for making sure that I can get the job that suits me and I will be happy. I am so grateful. Godbless Johnray and to all the staffs.
Shievany – Candidate -
I am very happy with the family that I am working right now
I was looking for a job and signed up for this agency. Ms Bibi & Johnray are very helpful, they keep sending updates if there’s a new job available until they find me a job that’s suitable of what I am looking for and now I am very happy with the family that I am working right now because they are very nice family. Thank you so much for helping. I asked my friends to sign up on your agency too. Thank you
ILOVEMY KIDS11 – Candidate -
Very kind and warm hearted staff
My experience with Town and country staff is absolutely 100%,especially with JOHNRAY he is very helpful and kind and supportive there’s no words that I can say enough to him..from my application until I got the job he is always there ..I am really very grateful to him…and may God bless him more because he is always giving help to all people that needs his assistance and he is very kind and warm hearted staff.
Cherry – Candidate -
Excellent service and very successful result
Excellent personal service from Bibi Lemos who was always available with help and advice. A very successful result with a wonderful couple well suited to our needs seamlessly engaged. Thank you!
Maria – Client -
Town and Country Domestic Staff was fantastic
Bibi from Town and Country Domestic Staff was fantastic at getting me my perfect job with my perfect family (I’m a Maternity Nanny)
Ursula – Candidate
She kept me updated every step of the way and was very helpful when it came to negotiating my contract. Thank you Town and Country and a bigger thank you to Bibi -
They always give me the perfect job
One of the best and reliable agency that I am with. They always give me the perfect job with lovely employer UNHWI. Thank you so much bibi and town & country domestic staff xx.
Renalyn – Candidate -
Very friendly and competent service.
Thanks Bibi, immaculate job done! Very friendly and competent service. I’ve got a very good job thanks you.
Vinicius – Candidate -
They find me the best job in a short period
Best agency👍 recommend 100% and thank you so much Bibi lemos and town & country domestic staff 🙏 find me the best job in a short period😊
Sam – Candidate -
Highly recommended!
Very helpful and knowledgeable! Bibi comes highly recommended!
Alexa – Candidate -
It was the best experience we have had with an agency
We really enjoyed working with Bibi to find the right candidate for our role. Bibi was really proactive and worked extremely hard over the Christmas holiday period to find suitable applicants for our role. It was the best experience we have had with an agency and I would definitely use Bibi at T&C again.
Eike – Client -
Highly recommended and very professional
A very professional and helpful service. I highly recommended them.
Tim – Candidate -
Consistently deliver excellent opportunities
I’ve been working with the town and county agency for the past 5 months and they consistently deliver excellent opportunities that match my skills and goals.
Celina – Candidate
Specially Johnray always takes the time to understand what I’m looking for, and the work they’ve found me has been well paid, interesting and aligned with my carrier direction. They’re proactive about checking in. Sorting out, and any admin quickly and making sure everything runs smoothly from the start to finish
I’ve recommend them to a several colleagues already, and I’ll keep coming back to their great service and top notch work opportunity. -
Accommodating and Very Helpful
I would like to sincerely thank Johnray for helping me and guiding me through the process of my application.
Jenie – Candidate
He was so accommodating and very helpful with my application from the very start.
He respond so quickly and provide all the necessary guidance for the application.
He is a truly gem in the company.
Keep up the good work Johnray -
Wonderful experience
I had a wonderful experience with Johnray from Town & Country Domestic Staff. From the very beginning he was supportive, professional and truly cared finding the right fit for me. Highly recommend Town & Country Domestic Staff to anyone looking for Nanny housekeeping opportunities! Thanks to Johnray
Georgi – Candidate -
Helping me all throughout my application
Kudos to Johnray for helping me all throughout my application and also for always trying to give a good client cant ask for more. More projects and more people like me that you can help along the way.
Abigail – Candidate -
Excellent agency
Excellent agency with very friendly, helpful, and pro-active staff.
Mark – Candidate
FAQ
Eight candidate questions:
Do I need qualifications to work as a nanny?
While formal qualifications aren’t always required, having a Paediatric First Aid certificate and childcare training (e.g., CACHE Level 3, Norland diploma) can improve your chances.
Do I need an Enhanced DBS check?
Yes, families and agencies require an Enhanced DBS check to ensure you can work safely with children. If you don’t have one, we can help you apply.
Do you recommend having nanny insurance?
Nanny Insurance provides financial protection in the event of an incident occurring whilst you are carrying out your professional duties, but having nanny insurance isn’t just about anticipating an accident – holding a nanny insurance policy can enhance your professionalism and help you in your career. We recommendNannyinsure.
When you join Nannyinsure, you’ll also get access to the Nannyhub, an exclusive online platform for nannies where you can find lots of helpful resources, activity & recipe packs, and discount codes too!
Can I apply if I need visa sponsorship?
Most UK families look for candidates with the right to work in the UK (British passport, Settled/Pre-Settled status, or a valid visa). Sponsorship is rare.
What are the typical working hours and salary?
- Live-in nannies: 10-12 hours per day, plus occasional babysitting.
- Live-out nannies: 8-10 hours per day.
- Salaries vary based on experience and location, typically £18-£25.
Do I need to be able to drive?
Not always, but families outside major cities may require a nanny with a driving licence.
Can I bring my own child to work?
Some families accept nanny shares or nannies with their own children, but it depends on their needs.
Will I have a contract?
Yes, all professional nannies should have a contract outlining salary, hours, holiday, and duties.
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