Au Pair in Ireland

  Ireland

• Dublin: 
Dublin

Description: What is an Au Pair
Criteria:
- Between the ages of 18+
- Single
- Male or female
- Without dependents

Duration of Aupair Programme:
- The length of stay shall be limited to a maximum of 24 months;
- Minimum stay 6 months
- 3 months for Summer applicants

Hours, activities and duties
- Up to a maximum of 35 hours a week including childcare and baby-sitting in the evenings;
Payment EUR100 per week.

Leisure time & holidays
- Based upon 12 months stay the au pair receives a minimum of 2 weeks holiday. If an au apir stays less than 12 months with an individual host family, this period is to be determined pro rata;
- The length and duration of vacations are to be discussed and agreed with the host family in advance of any holiday taken.

The role of the au pair:
- Help the family with 'light household duties;
- Help with routines;
- Act and integrate as a family member;
- Take part in family activities;
- Share his/her own culture with the host family and visa versa.

Au pair accomodation (room and board):
- The au pair receives full room and board from the family throughout the duration of the placement;
- The au pair must have their own heated and furnished room (which is not shared) with a window. The au pair is to keep the room clean and tidy.

Pocket money
- Minimum pocket money at EUR 100 per week.

Study
- In the spirit of the cultural exchange the au pair is expected to take the opportunity to study and/or participate in local cultural activities;
- The time the au pair attends courses and/or activities is during 'the free time' of the au pair. Host family and au pair discuss which day/s the au pair is able to attend.

Other obligations:

- The motivation of the au pair is based on enriching their knowledge of another culture and language, while he/she has no financial reasons and/or other reasons;
- Respecting and accepting the host family'cultural backgrounds and activities;
- Submerging themselves into another culture in the widet sense of the meaning, taking into account the house rules, expectations and local rules of the au pair programme and host country;
- Ensure the rules and regulations of the local au pair programme, the house rules/host family expectations and ohe (visa and/or residence permit) legal requirements are known;
- In case the au pair requires a visa, all expenives involved in obtaining the visa (for example documents arranged in the home country of the au pair) are to be paid by the au pair.

Highlights: Ever thought of becoming an Au Pair in Ireland?

Register with us free.

Since 2001, Cara International has successfully placed over 2500 Au Pairs with caring host families in Ireland. We firmly believe in the importance of making your stay a memorable experience.

We are here to offer you

We offer you a complete Au Pair training manual when you are matched with a family.

Back up and support if you have a problem.

A network of other au pairs to meet with.

A database of interesting courses and activities to take part in.

Certificate of completion on finalising your stay.
An oppertunity to join our workwide travel programmes.

Qualifications: You need to like children and be willing and happy to live in an Irish family.

Minimum Education: High School

Salary / Pay: 100 Euro minimum for a 35 hour week.

Experience Required: yes

With children such as babysitting

This Program is open to Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Ireland Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Cara International's Mission Statement: Opening doors Seo do Sheans is a Gaelic word meaning here is your change. Our mission is to offer safe secure placements in Ireland and world wide for student and persons looking for exciting and interesting work ,volunteer and language programs.

Year Founded: 2001