Make Ireland your ideal GAP YEAR or EXPERIENCE OF A LIFE TIME

Be part of the au pair world now while you are young and free

AU PAIR or NANNY IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

Be an aupair or Nanny in the Republic of Ireland. There's so much history and ancestry to explore and discover in The Emerald Isle. Dublin, vibrant University city of young people built along the River Liffey.  Irish pubs, Guiness, the wonderful Irish accent and sense of humour. Land of Celtic history and leprechauns, long before St Patrick arrived.  Visit Waterford, Cork, Galway and discover for yourself the enchantment of this country.

JCR Aupairs & Nannies is the most trusted aupair/nanny agency for safe and secure placements and "in country" back up and support.

Au Pair or Nanny Age group: 18 - 30 inclusive.
Females only may apply.

Education: Completed year 10 or higher

Childcare Experience:  Minimum 200 hours. This can be any fairly regular interaction with children, not related to you, up to age 12. Experience with children related to you is acceptable but only in addition to that of non related children.   All applicants to the Nanny program must have a suitable child care qualification.

Period of Commitment:
12 month placements all year round.
6 month placements are possible but it does take longer to match as far less families look for a 6 month short stay.
3 month summer aupair placements are not available.

Visa:
12 month Working Holiday Visa.
Holders of a European Union passport are not subject to any visa conditions but do have to register with the Irish authorities. EU passport applicants are not restricted by age and families will accept candidates over the age of 30.

Applicants to Ireland must speak English well as Ireland is an English speaking country.
All positions are live in. All salaries are net of tax unless otherwise advised.
You pay your own round trip return airfare.
You provide your own health insurance cover.

AUPAIR

• Work for 30 - 40 hours per week.
• Duties include caring for the children, light housework relating to the children but could include cooking, ironing and shopping.
• 1/2 evenings babysitting per week.
• Be a non smoker.
• Have a valid driving license. Ability to drive a manual gear change car is desirable.
• Be willing and able to adapt to another culture.
• Be emotionally mature, flexible and able to adapt easily.
• Have a good sense of responsibility and a positive attitude.

IN YOUR AU PAIR WORLD YOU GET

• Your own comfortable room, shared or own bathroom.
• Full board and lodge.
• Have 1.5 - 2 days free.
• Earn about Euro90 - 100 per week, depending on age and experience.
• A minimum of 2 weeks paid holiday per year.
• Full back up and support from JCR's associate and from JCR Head Office.
• Telephone numbers of other au pairs.
• Opportunity to meet young people from all over the world.

AUPAIR PLUS

• Have experience as a mother’s help on an ongoing basis or assistant in a childcare centre.
• Work for 40-50 hours per week.
• Duties include caring for the children, light housework relating to the children.
• Baby sit for 1/2 evenings per week.
• Be a non smoker.
• Have a valid driving license. Ability to drive a manual gear change car is desirable.
• Be willing and able to adapt to another culture.
• Be emotionally mature, flexible and able to adapt easily.
• Have a good sense of responsibility and a positive attitude.

IN YOUR AU PAIR PLUS WORLD YOU GET

• Your own comfortable room, shared or own bathroom.
• Full board and lodge.
• Have 1.5 - 2 days free.
• Earn about Euro 150-200 per week, depending on age and experience.
• A minimum of 2 weeks paid holiday per year.
• Full back up and support from JCR’s associate and from JCR Head Office.
• Telephone numbers of other au pairs.
• Opportunity to meet young people from all over the world.

NANNY

• Must be a qualified childcare worker. Must be familiar with all aspects of childcare.
• Work 50+  hours per week with sole-charge responsibility for the children.
• Duties will include doing everything for the children such as cooking, bedrooms, laundry etc. Light housework could be included.
• Babysitting by arrangement.
• Be a non smoker.
• Must have a valid driving license. Manual preferred.
• Have a good sense of responsibility and a positive attitude.
• Be willing and able to adapt to another culture.
• Be emotionally mature, flexible and able to adapt easily.

IN YOUR NANNY WORLD YOU GET

• Your own comfortable room, shared or own bathroom.
• Full board and lodge.
• Minimum one free day and one half day free per week.
• Earn Euro 250 +   per week depending on age and experience.  
• A minimum of 2 weeks paid holiday per year.
• Full back up and support from JCR's associate and from JCR Head Office.
• Telephone numbers of other nannies.
• Opportunity to meet young people from all over the world.

Becoming part of the family is the spirit of the au pair program.

General Information.

JCR doesn't offer live out placements. All placements with a family are live in.

Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, Korean and Japanese passport holders may apply for the 12 month Working Holiday Visa to Ireland.

The 12 month Working Holiday Visa takes about 2 weeks to be issued.

JCR will provide full information on applying for the Working Holiday isa and will provide full assistance prior to the visa application.

Apply for this country 3-4 months prior to when wishing to leave.

The Republic of Ireland is well placed to visit Northern Ireland, the UK, Western Europe and the east coast of America.

The amount paid to you is pocket money and should be accepted as that. Should you wish to travel in Europe, take additional money with you or a credit/debit card.

There is always a demand for aupairs and those with a qualification are highly valued. Families will give preference to applicants with the JCR childminding/aupair certificate. Obtain your aupair certificate now through the on-line JCR Aupair course. Benefit by being given priority placement.

• Professionalism, safety, security and care are four of the basic elements of JCR. Our programs aim to help you to find the perfect family match for you so that you have a great time in Ireland.
• JCR has been sending au-pairs on cultural exchange and care, legal programs since 1992.
• JCR are so confident of their programs that they will not charge a placement fee until you accept a proposed host family.
• JCR ensures a valid contract that protects you. You will receive calls from host families that are interested in your application.
• JCR provides full support during your au pair year, including back up and support in case of emergencies; rematches should there be problems and fully vetted host families.