• The age-range is between 18 and 30 years. (If you are 17 and want to participate in the program, you can do so, once your parents or legal guardian give their approval).
• Be unmarried and without children.
• You should have a basic knowledge of the Spanish language.
• Valid Passport and identity card.
• Be responsible, flexible, honest and have capacity for adapting to new situations.
• You should like children and have the ability in handling them. It will be helpful if you have worked before or have experience in childcare.
• You should know how to handle smaller daily duties in the household.
• Good state of health, medical certificates are being requested.
• No criminal records, a police clearance certificate is requested.

Note: Remember that you cannot be an au pair in Spain if you come from a Latin American country where Spanish is spoken as an official language.

• Looking after the children (Play with them, help them to carry out extracurricular activities, pick them up and take them to school, prepare food, change diapers, clean them, bath them, teach them your language, etc.).
• Carry out small household chores (Help keep the house clean and tidy, prepare breakfast and simple meals for the kids, set the table and pick it up, do the Laundry, make small purchases, etc.)
• One or two nights a week you will look after the children (babysitting) when the parents are out for the evening.
• The au-pair should observe the customs and way of life of the family, respect and adhere to the rules of the household, and perform the tasks to the best of his/her ability.
• The au-pair will gain an invaluable experience from learning a new culture and a foreign language from the family. The au-pair should remember to try his/her best and keep in mind that flexibility and adaptability are key characteristics when being immersed in a new culture.

Note: All these requirements may vary depending on the necessities of the host family. However Family and Au-Pair will always sign an Au-pair and family Agreement that will describe the tasks and responsibilities from each part.

• A single room for the private use of the Au Pair with all its necessities (bed, heating, cupboard, writing desk). During the summer vacation it is possible that the family wants the Au Pair to join their holidays. Occasionally the Au Pair might have to share a bedroom with the children due to the fact that sometimes there´s less space in a holiday location.
• Full board. Whenever possible, the Au Pair will share the meals with the family.
• Weekly work hours. Basic Au Pair, 25-30 hours per week, Au Pair Plus, 30-40 hours per week plus 1 or 2 nights of babysitting per week.
• A weekly pocket-money, which depends on the guidelines of each program, will be provided. (Basic Au Pair approximately 70-80€ per week, Au Pair Plus approximately 90-100€ per week)
• The majority of the Au Pairs get weekends off. However in some cases and depending on the necessities of the family, the Au Pairs takes 1,5 days off. Nevertheless the free day should always be on Sunday and there should be at least one entire weekend off per month.
• There will be enough spare-time to assist language classes. If the Au Pair needs to use public transport to get to school, the family should provide the au pair with tickets or extra money for the fees.
• There will be certain free time each day, to see friends, to go out for trips and excursions or do whatever the Au Pairs feels like doing.
• Paid Vacations. The Au Pair has the right to have the minimum of seven days paid vacation each six months of work. If the au pair stays less than six months, the number of days of vacation are calculated according to the days of rest per month.
• The host-family does not cover the travelling costs of the Au Pair, even though they sometimes contribute some amount to the expenses.

• The family will pick up their Au Pair at the airport or station the day of arrival. If not, they will take care that someone (clearly identified) meets her/him on behalf of the family.
• Medical insurance. The Au Pair is responsible for health coverage in Spain. It is advisable to bring the European Health Insurance Card (for EU citizens) or private insurance. The family will help look at private health insurance if necessary. Private insurance premiums, if one were to be contracted, would be covered in half by the host family.
• The Au Pairs, who will be driving a car, will be provided with a corresponding accident insurance.
• If the Au Pair falls ill, the family will look after her/him, as if she/he were another member of the family. The weekly pocket-money will be paid until the Au Pair recovers.

Depending on whether or not you are a member of the EU or EFTA and of the time you are staying in Spain, you will need different types of documentation or visas.

• European citizens or EFTA countries

You do not need Visa, just a valid identity document or passport. You also do not need to be compulsorily enrolled in a Spanish language school.

What procedures should I take when I arrive in Spain?

If you are staying more than three months, there are several certificates that you must obtain once you arrive in Spain.

Best in Family will provide you with the necessary information on how to request them. They are very easy to do and the family will help you.

• Non-European citizens or EFTA countries?

For stays of less than three months, most countries do NOT need a visa if their country is exempt from this obligation as Spain is a Schengen country. You also do not need to enroll in a Spanish course.

For stays of more than three months, there are different visas or mobility programs that will allow you to work as an au pair in Spain. You must enroll in Spanish classes or other educational courses.

* We recommend, in any case, always ask in the Embassy of Spain of your country about the formalities and concrete requirements.

* The rules and regulations for Student Visas are constantly changing. We highly suggest for you to contact your nearest Consulate to make sure you have all the necessary paperwork and that you will have enough time to submit your application. You must contact the Consulate at least 60 days before your departure.

What procedures should I take when I arrive in Spain?

If you are staying more than six months, when you arrive in Spain, you must apply for the foreigner’s identity card at the Foreign Office.

Best in Family will provide you with all the information you need to know and documentation that you must provide depending on your nationality.

• The country members of the European Union (EU): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
• States of the European Economic Area (EEA): the 28 countries of the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
• European Free Trade Association (EFTA): Liechtenstein and Switzerland, Norway and Iceland.

In Spain there is no possibility to affiliate the au pair to the Social Security. Therefore, if the au pair is not covered by the country’s health insurance, the family should help you look for insurance in Spain that fits your needs.

ATTENTION! Spain ratified the European Agreement on Au Pair Placement with the reservation that private insurance premiums, if one were to be hired, would be covered in half by the host family and not in its entirety.

• Is the au pair EU citizen?

In general, au pairs are covered by the European health insurance card http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=563&langId=en. You should apply for it BEFORE YOU ARRIVE. You should also ask in which cases you are covered. If the au pair does not have access to the European health insurance card, he/she must take out private insurance to have access to health care. In any case, there are different insurers in Spain where you can hire health insurance with the help of the family.

• Is the au pair citizen from outside the EU?

If the au pair’s health insurance does not cover you during your stay in Spain, you must hire private insurance that covers you in case of accident and primary care. In Spain you can get health insurance with the help of the family.

Information about the Registration Process (placement of the Au Pair in the Program) and the Services we offer:

Steps to follow and find your host family!

FIRST STEP. “AU PAIR APPLICATION”

• Fill out the APPLICATION FORM (without any commitment) so that we can inform you about the program and arrange an interview.

SECOND STEP. “INTERVIEW WITH BEST IN FAMILY”

• Make a Skype or Whatsapp interview with us. This is a first contact to get to know you better and see your language level.

THIRD STEP. “DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT”

• After the interview, we send you the Documents that you must send by email and the Instructions to complete your file.

Ex: Letter to the host family, Personal documents, Childcare References Photographs, etc.

FOURTH STEP. PROFILE UPDATED

• Once we have all the documents we will study and confirm the information in order to update your file and start with the search of your family.

FIFTH STEP “CHOOSE YOUR FAMILY”

• We will propose several families to you and you will speak through videoconferences before selecting.
• When you choose your family, you will receive the Family Engagement Agreement with our Agency and the Family and Au Pair Contract with the rights and duties, which you must sign.
• We inform you and advise on administrative procedures and entry requirements in Spain according to your country of origin, visa (if applicable), health insurance and health care.
• We will help you in the organization of your trip and we will send you by email all the necessary information about the Au Pair Program and information of your city: emergency telephone numbers, language schools, listing of other au pairs in your city, Socio cultural information about your city, etc.

SIXTH STEP. “LIVE THE AU PAIR EXPERIENCE”

• The family will pick you up at the airport or arrival on destination.
• We will monitor the Program and Mediation Service in the event of possible misunderstandings, doubts or problems.
• Completion of the Program and issuance of Certificate of Best in Family for having participated in the Au Pair Program.

There is no cost for Au Pair participating in the Au Pair Program in Spain.

Other expenses:

•  *Your flight, course and visa costs if required will be in charge of the au pair.
• *Private insurance premiums, if one were to be contracted, would be covered in half by the host family.
• * If you are interested, Best In Family will help you find your flight, course and health insurance.
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IMPORTANT POINT

Keep in mind that the money you invest in the costs of the placement and processing of the trip, you will recover it in the first month of your stay as an au pair.