A good job should
fit you too.
Clear roles, respectful families and support while you find the household where your experience makes sense.
You are not just a profile being sent to families. Tell us what you've actually done, what kind of role you want next and the working arrangement that suits you.
We want to know the person behind the CV.
A family is choosing who comes into their home. You are choosing where you will spend a huge part of your working life.
Both sides should understand the hours, duties, salary, location, household and expectations before deciding whether a role is worth pursuing.
A placement is stronger when nobody has to pretend a job is right for them.
Starting with us.
Do candidates pay House of Yaya to find work?
Families pay House of Yaya's placement fee. Candidates are not charged a fee to register or to be introduced to a role.
What kind of candidates do you represent?
House of Yaya specialises in Filipino nannies and household professionals. Roles across the new site include nannies, nanny-housekeepers, housekeepers, temporary and travel nannies, newborn support and appropriate non-clinical household-support roles.
Do I need UK experience?
Relevant experience matters, but the exact requirement depends on the family and role. Candidates should describe their real childcare, housekeeping or household experience accurately rather than trying to make every previous job sound identical.
What happens after I register?
The agency reviews your information, experience, availability and right-to-work situation. If your profile is suitable for the roles House of Yaya handles, the team can discuss relevant opportunities and the next stage of its current registration process.
From registration to the right household.
Register
Tell us about your genuine experience, availability and the role you want.
Talk
We learn more about your background, expectations and working preferences.
Meet families
Where a role looks suitable, you can decide whether you want to interview too.
Choose
If both sides want to proceed, the employment arrangements can be agreed clearly before you start.
We don't expect every role to suit every candidate.
Will you send my CV to every family?
The redesigned process is based on relevant introductions rather than sending every available candidate to every family. Your experience, location, availability, salary expectations and preferred working pattern should fit the role before an introduction is made.
Can I say no to a job?
Yes. Candidates should be able to decide whether they want to pursue a role. If the hours, duties, location, accommodation or family situation are not right for you, say so early.
What types of jobs might be available?
Roles can include live-in and live-out nanny, nanny-housekeeper and housekeeper positions, plus temporary, travel and other household-support work depending on current vacancies and your experience.
Can I change the type of role I'm looking for?
Yes. Tell House of Yaya if your availability, location, salary expectations or preferred role changes so the team does not keep considering you for jobs you no longer want.
What we'll need from you.
Do I need the right to work in the UK?
Yes. To work in the UK, you must have valid permission to work in the role. We’ll ask you for evidence of your right to work and will check this as part of the placement process. If your visa has an expiry date or any restrictions, please tell us. Having a time-limited visa does not necessarily prevent you from finding a role, but we need to give families accurate information about your right to work.
Do I need a DBS check?
Yes, where a DBS check is appropriate for the role. If you already have a suitable current DBS certificate, please send us the details. If you don’t already have one, House of Yaya will arrange the appropriate DBS check once you have been placed with a family. You do not need to organise a new DBS yourself before registering with us.
When do you need my references?
We understand that you may still be working for your current employer and may not want them contacted while you are only beginning your search.
A candidate isn't “difficult” for asking what the job actually involves.
Hours, breaks, duties, salary, accommodation and travel are reasonable things to understand before saying yes.
We want families to be clear about the job and candidates to be clear about what they can genuinely do. That is better for everybody than discovering different expectations after the start date.
Salary should be clear before you accept.
How much will I earn?
Pay depends on the role, your experience, the hours, location and whether the position is live-in or live-out. Every vacancy we share will include the salary or rate offered by the family, so you can decide whether it is right for you before progressing.
Does House of Yaya take money from my salary?
No. We do not charge candidates a placement fee and we do not take a percentage of your salary. Our placement fees are paid by the family.
Should salary be quoted gross or net?
We prefer salaries to be agreed and documented gross, before tax and National Insurance. This keeps your employment contract and payroll clear. We will always make it clear how the salary for a particular role is being quoted.
What about temporary jobs?
Temporary roles are paid according to the rate and hours agreed for that booking. We will tell you the rate, expected hours and key details before you accept the job, so you know what you are agreeing to.
You are interviewing them too.
What should I ask a family at interview?
Ask what a normal day looks like, the children's routines where relevant, exact household duties, hours, breaks, travel, babysitting, who else works in the home and what the family hopes will improve when somebody starts.
Can I meet the family before accepting?
Yes. The matching process should give both sides an opportunity to speak before a permanent placement is agreed. The format may be in person or by video depending on circumstances.
Are trials paid?
If the trial involves real work, it is paid. Hours and pay are agreed before it starts.
What if the job sounds different at interview?
Tell House of Yaya. It is better to clarify a changed brief before proceeding than accept a role based on responsibilities you did not originally agree to.
Starting well matters.
Should I receive a contract?
Your employment terms should be documented properly. The contract or written particulars should reflect the agreed pay, hours, duties, holiday, notice and other relevant working arrangements.
What if my duties keep increasing?
Talk to your employer if the duties keep growing. If we arranged the job, you can also tell us and we will help.
What if I want to leave the role?
Follow the notice terms in your employment agreement and communicate professionally with your employer. If there is a serious safety or legal concern, seek appropriate specialist help rather than relying only on agency mediation.
Can House of Yaya help me find another role later?
Yes. When a suitable role comes up and your experience and availability fit it, we will be in touch. Keep your profile and documents up to date.
Tell us what
you're looking for.
Experience, hours, location, live-in or live-out — start with the role you actually want.