Au Pair Programme
The Au Pair Programme is a cultural exchange programme whereby young people come to the UK to live with a family as an au pair.
The Au Pair Programme is a cultural exchange programme whereby young people from another country come to the UK to live with a family and help out with children and light housework.
Note: An au pair should never have continuous sole charge of a child under 2 years of age.
Read more about au pair costs, finding an au pair for your family, or becoming an au pair.
Summary of the Au Pair Programme
- 25-35 hours work per week (Monday-Friday). More (by prior agreement) in school holidays.
- 2 evenings babysitting, one of which can be at the week-end, but not every Saturday.
- 2 whole days off and some evenings.
- Enough free time to study or pursue other interests.
- Own room with desk or table for studying.
- Meals and pocket money of a minimum £70 per week for up to 25 hours.
- More pay for additional hours for EEA applicants.
- 4 week's paid leave after 6 months.
- The notice period is 2 weeks on either side.
Note: An au pair should never have continuous sole charge of a child under 2 years of age.
Read more about au pair costs, finding an au pair for your family, or becoming an au pair.