All our candidates  we introduce have been interviewed by one of our consultants They will hold a current (or in process) criminal clearance, First Aid or be willing to obtain one. Candidates will have verifiable reference and background checks. We pride ourselves in providing our families with the highest calibre of professional candidates.

Yes – we have a CHF250 plus VAT Search registration fee to commence the search. Our placement fees are applicable when employment is offered to one of our candidates and he/she accepts your offer. Please view our pricing page to find out costs on our placement fees.

Once you have uploaded your candidate request to our system, the current screened candidates on our database will be notified of the new position and invited to apply. We will simultaneously upload the request to our Available Jobs section on our website for external candidates to apply. Please ensure you add as much detail as possible to your job request including responsibilities and any other specific requirements you may need such as languages, driver’s license, qualifications etc. Once we have sourced suitable candidates we will endeavor to send you 2-4 candidate suitable profiles. For permanent positions, we often advise to start the search process at least 2-3 months in advance of required start date however we will endeavor to do our best in the time frame you require.

Should you wish to interview one or more of the candidates, we are happy to arrange the interview on your behalf or you may arrange with them directly (please inform us if you will be contacting them directly to arrange interviews). You are also welcome to contact the references directly upon consultation with us. You can choose to conduct the interview at your home or in a neutral place such as a coffee shop. We are happy to provide a set of interview questions to use as a guideline in your nanny interviews.

Once you have interviewed the candidates and decide on offering the position to one of our proposed candidates, we will assist you with the setting up of the employment relationship by providing advice on salaries, providing a template employment contract, template payslip and advice on employment contributions needed, work permit advice if needed etc (included in permanent fee).

All families that employ a nanny/household staff will need to have accident insurance/s, pay the social contributions including AHV/AVS, deduct tax at source for the candidate if he/she is not a Swiss citizen or C Permit holder, contribute towards the BVG/LPP (2nd pillar pension if salary above CHF22 050 per annum) and abide by the employment regulations for domestic staff in Switzerland.

As the contract of employment is between a family and a candidate, the family is the Employer in the relationship and responsible for all employment obligations. You can also view our client obligations on our Terms & Conditions page.

Normally nannies are expected to keep all children’s rooms and living areas clean and tidy, children’s laundry, change linen and organize children meals. At the time of the interview discuss with the nanny what extra duties you are interested in the nanny performing. At this stage you have clearly outlined what is required of the position and if the nanny is happy to include in her contract.

Live–in and live-out nanny salaries range between CHF4500 – CHF6,500 per month gross on average depending on experience and qualifications. For live-in nannies, an amount of 990CHF can be deducted from their salaries for food and accommodation. Hourly rates for nannies range between CHF25-CHF40 per hour gross on average. For average salaries of other Household Staff – please contact your regional office. There is a minimum salary range for domestic staff in Switzerland including nannies based on experience and qualifications – these are updated regularly and can be found on cantonal websites.

In the event of a nanny/household staff leaving or not being suitable, we will make every effort to find you a replacement at no extra cost within the first three months of employment of the current candidate  (fees will need to have been paid as per our terms of business).