SK DUBLIN Au Pairs - Au Pair Agency for Irish Au Pairs Abroad

We work with partner agencies in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Australia, China
New Zealand, and the USA to place Irish au pairs in these countries. We also place their au pairs in Ireland.
By choosing to go as an au pair abroad with us you will be in good hands. With our experience we are able to offer you valuable information and advice before travelling . You will also enjoy the support of our partner agency while working abroad as an au pair.
The programme is suitable for people who have an aptitude for working with children and who are flexible enough to fit in with a European family. It is an excellent way to improve your language level and experience family life in another culture.

General Information
• Au pairs normally work a maximum of 30 hours per week plus two nights babysitting
• Au pairs are usually required to do some light housework while working, i.e. tidying the kitchen after breakfast, preparing lunch for the children, tidying the children’s rooms etc.
• Families pay a minimum of €70 per week pocket money

Some reasons to go abroad as an au pair

• Gain further experience minding children
• Learn or improve a European language
• Get to know a different culture and country and lifestyle
• It is one of the most cost effective ways of living abroad
• Broaden your horizons and develop intercultural competences
• Meet interesting people and form lasting friendships
• Make good use of a gap between jobs or while studying

Step by Step Placement Procedure

1. Contact SK Dublin for the application form.Tel: 0402 94695 Email: info@skdublinaupairs.ie
2. Hand in your application papers at least 2 months before your preferred travel date. You will be interviewed at this stage to determine your suitability for the program. Once accepted you make your first payment of €100 (refundable if we don’t offer you a family).
3. We will send your application to our partner agency in the country of your choice. They will start looking for a suitable family for you.
4. We will contact you when we receive details of your host family.
5. Once the placement has been confirmed by both you and the family you should make the second payment of €150.
6. Send us your flight details (must be agreed with the family in advance).
7. The family will be at the airport to pick you up when you arrive.
8. Keep in touch with us via email while you are abroad.

Basic Requirements
• Over 18 years old
• Good health
• Minimum stay of 2 months
• EU Medical Insurance E111
• Ability to work with children
• EU Citizenship
• Police Clearance Certificate

Call us today for free registration and consultation. We have aupairs available for immediate placement. Whether it is long-term, short-term or summer au pairs in Ireland. We would welcome your call to discuss your individual circumstances and how best we may help you.