Happy Nannies, Happy Clients, Happy Children!

If you would like to spend a whole winter or just a few weeks in the Alps, by the sea in the south of France, work and have fun, enjoy a lively social life and make new friends then join our fantastic team!

Our rates are the best and we do not keep commission.  You can earn around €700 per week (full time)

Our excellent nannies have been with us for many years and we pride ourselves for the care we provide to our nannies and clients alike. We take care of you so you can be happy working with us.

These are a few comments from our nannies....

"I really enjoyed spending Christmas with small children. We went sledging, built snowmen and drank hot chocolates. What a wonderful way to spend Christmas!!"

"I am extremely happy to be working with Katia as a Merinanny."

"Many seasonaires earn very little money, however, as a Merinanny I have been able to save money during the season."

I am very grateful to Katia for all she has done for me throughout the year. My experience as a Merinanny was truly fantastic and I highly recommend becoming a Merinanny to any professional childcarer

"By the time I arrived in Meribel in late November Katia had secured me 12 bookings."

"Katia cares about her staff and she also understands what living and working in a ski resort is like. I beleive that Katias empathy with her nannies position makes her extremely lovely to work for."

"The bookings and families you brought to me in Verbier have always been a delight to work for and fabulous experiences as a nanny. You have been very helpufl and professional with me. And I really enjoyed working with you, and would work again with you. I love my job and I’m grateful that you gave me the opportunity to work as Independently as I do now."

"It has always been a pleasure working for you and I have always felt that I have your support and understanding. I know that you are at the end of the phone if if I have any questions or I need to check anything."

"I could not believe that I had so much work once I arrived in St Anton, thank you, I really enjoyed myself...hope to join you in another Austrian resort next season."

Our current Resorts

Austria
St Anton/Lech, Kitzbuehel, Obergurgl, Ischgl

Switzerland
Verbier

Summer
Biarritz - St Tropez - Nice - Cannes - Greek Islands - Corfu

If you are interested in working in any resorts not listed above then please contact us as we are keen to add other resorts.

What we are looking for
Most importantly a genuine interest in children and babies, enthusiasm and sense of humour
Age 20 or over (we have mature nannies too!)
At least 1 year's childcare experience (nursery, teaching, nanny, childminder, mother)
Background of early years education or health and leisure
UK or EU passport or working visa
CRB disclosure
Travel insurance
Accommodation (we can help you find this)
You must speak fluent English

Desirable but not essential
Childcare or teaching qualification
First aid certificate
Food hygiene background
Non-smoker
Driver
Other languages

Responsibilities
These will vary from job to job. Some placements will be full time, usually 9am to 5pm, some part time either morning or afternoon only. Some placements will be a mixture of hours in the day or evening.

You will be looking after children or babies, ages from 3 months to 13 years, in their chalet or hotel, or will be asked to take them out to play in the snow, meet with other nannies and children, or to meet with the parents for lunch.

Some families might ask you to take the children on a ride in a gondola or sledging (safety first!). Sometimes you just have to take a toddler for a nice stroll in town and a hot drink. Often your duty will be to pick up from the ski school or kindergarten.You might be asked to carry the children's skis if they are too tired.

If you play indoors you will just have to be creative and use your imagination (we can offer training on activities and care). You will prepare lunch and snacks for the tired children. Mainly you will be carrying out duties requested by the eager skiers who will be keen to go out and leave you at home with their precious children, in the knowledge that you will keep them happy and safe until they get back.

Merinannies encourage a friendly but professional and courteous approach to the clients' needs.

Pay Rates/Hours of work
The rates vary from day to evening work and with your qualifications or experience. You can earn around €700 per week for a full time job. You also normally get a good tip if the children are happy and the mothers too!

Merinannies offer a flexible service so you will be able to work as much or as little as you wish so that you can fit work around your skiing or boarding requirements.

How to Apply
If you would like more information before you join please call Katia for a chat. Otherwise please send us the following:-

1. CV

2. Two references

3. A current CRB check copy

4. Current Picture

5. Your contact details - telephone number to call you back and email address