Permanent domestic staff placements in London

Build an ongoing household role around clear responsibilities.

A permanent placement is an introduction for an ongoing role. The household defines the position, interviews candidates and directly employs or engages the person it chooses.

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Ongoing role, direct household employment The job title, duties, hours, pay and employment terms should be clear before an offer is made.

Published by Filipino Domestic Services London household staffing agency Updated August 2026

What does permanent placement mean?

Filipino Domestic Services uses the household’s instructions to introduce candidates for an ongoing domestic position. The household assesses suitability, decides whom to hire and is responsible for the resulting employment or engagement.

Permanent describes the intended continuity of the role. It does not remove the need for written terms, a realistic schedule, lawful employment arrangements or clear notice provisions.

Role before contract length

Choose the position by the work that must come first.

An ongoing contract cannot make an unclear or overloaded job sustainable. Start with one accurate role and a realistic priority order.

01 Permanent nanny Childcare and child-related duties remain the primary responsibility. Compare role 02 Permanent housekeeper Household management, laundry, cooking and agreed domestic routines lead the position. Compare role 03 Permanent nanny-housekeeper Childcare and wider household work are both recurring, with a workable daily split. Compare role 04 Permanent mother’s help Shared childcare supports a parent who remains actively involved in the daily routine. Compare role

Domestic professional discussing a long-term household role with a family — A detailed brief lets candidates assess the actual position before an interview or offer.

Define the recurring week, not an idealised list of everything.

The strongest permanent briefs explain what happens regularly, which duties take priority and how the role fits the household’s real schedule.

Core purpose

State the primary responsibility

Choose childcare, household management, shared childcare or a realistic combined role before adding secondary duties.

Working pattern

Describe a normal week

List working days, start and finish times, breaks, recurring travel and any predictable variations.

Duty frequency

Separate daily, weekly and occasional tasks

This prevents a broad wishlist from being mistaken for a realistic workload within the available hours.

Requirements

Include only genuine essentials

Explain required experience, driving, cooking, travel or language needs and why they matter to the position.

Permanent, fixed-term or temporary?

Choose the engagement structure after deciding the role, dates and degree of continuity the household actually needs.

Arrangement Intended duration Employment position Use when

Permanent placement Ongoing, without a planned end date The household directly employs or engages the chosen candidate The role is recurring and expected to continue

Fixed-term placement A defined period with an expected end date The household agrees the fixed-term employment or engagement The need is substantial but linked to a specific phase

Temporary assignment Short cover or a limited assignment The applicable arrangement depends on the agreed assignment structure The household needs cover, urgent support or a short project

Managed cleaning service Booked visits or an agreed service schedule A cleaning-service journey rather than a household staff placement The requirement is a defined cleaning service, not direct recruitment

Direct household employment

The household remains responsible after choosing a candidate.

For a direct placement, the client terms place responsibility on the household for the employment or engagement, including the contract, pay, payroll and checks required for the role.

Read the employer guide

Written terms Record the job title, duties, hours, place of work, pay, holidays, notice, start date and any accommodation or travel terms.

Pay and payroll Agree gross pay, run payroll where required and account for tax, National Insurance and pension duties that apply.

Right to work and role checks Complete the right-to-work check and any references, qualifications, driving or background checks required for the position.

Working arrangements Plan holidays, breaks, additional hours, expenses, sickness procedures and changes to duties rather than leaving them informal.

Make the offer only when the practical details are ready.

A clear offer reduces the risk of different assumptions about pay, duties, hours and the start of employment.

Confirm the final job description

Make sure the position discussed at interview matches the duties and priorities in the written offer.

Agree gross pay and working hours

State regular hours, additional-hour arrangements, expenses, travel and any live-in accommodation clearly.

Complete checks before the start date

Follow up references and qualifications, verify right to work and complete any other checks required for the role.

Issue the employment documentation

Record the agreed terms and obtain payroll, insurance or legal support where the arrangement is complex.

From brief to offer

How the permanent placement process works.

Filipino Domestic Services uses the household’s instructions to understand the vacancy and make introductions. The household interviews candidates, checks suitability and decides whom to employ or engage.

See the complete matching process

Define the ongoing role
Describe the responsibilities, weekly schedule, location, working arrangement, pay range and intended start date.
Review candidate introductions
Filipino Domestic Services uses reasonable endeavours to introduce candidates it considers suitable for the work described.
Interview and complete checks
The household assesses experience and fit, follows up references and qualifications and completes the checks required for the position.
Make the offer and employ
The household decides whom to hire, notifies Filipino Domestic Services and completes the contract, payroll and other employment arrangements.

Prepare a permanent placement brief.

A useful brief lets candidates understand the recurring role, employment arrangement and expectations before deciding whether to interview.

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Correct role title and primary responsibility
Daily, weekly and occasional duties
Working days, hours, breaks and location
Live-in or live-out arrangement
Gross pay range and intended start date
Children, household members, pets and routines
Driving, cooking, travel or language requirements
Required experience, qualifications and checks

For the commercial side of a permanent placement, see our finder's fee explained.

Questions about permanent domestic staff placements.

What is the difference between permanent and temporary domestic staff?

A permanent placement is intended to continue without a planned end date. A temporary or fixed-term position covers a defined period, assignment or household need.

Who employs the candidate after a permanent placement?

The household directly employs or engages the chosen candidate and is responsible for the contract, pay, payroll and applicable employment obligations.

Can a permanent role be live-in or live-out?

Yes. Permanent describes the intended duration. Live-in or live-out describes the accommodation arrangement and should be stated with the working hours and duties.

Can the household arrange a trial before making an offer?

Any trial must be agreed in advance and handled in accordance with the current client terms, including the applicable fee and payment of the candidate for the trial period.

What happens if a permanent placement ends?

Any replacement, refund or cancellation provision depends on the current client terms and the circumstances of the placement. Read what happens if it doesn't work out, then review the current terms that govern the instruction.

What checks should the household complete?

The current client terms place responsibility on the household to assess suitability, follow up references and relevant qualifications and complete the checks required for the position.

Tell Filipino Domestic Services what the ongoing role needs to achieve.

Send the role, duties, schedule, location, working arrangement, pay range and intended start date.

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