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Domestic workers demonstrate over UK visa changes

Posted on: October 26th, 2011 by Julia

BBC News UK 4 September 2011 The proposals include limiting the maximum length of visas for overseas domestic workers to 12 months. Hundreds of migrant domestic workers have demonstrated outside Parliament against proposed changes to their UK visa conditions. Current rules allow them to change jobs and move to a different household without losing their […]

Julia Harris spoke at a Parliamentary event on the future of the domestic worker visa 17.10.11

Posted on: October 18th, 2011 by Julia

REC Childcare brings the campaign to retain the Domestic Workers Visa to Parliament. Released on 17 October 2011 The REC today spoke at a Parliamentary event on the domestic workers visa, highlighting recruiters concerns about the proposals for it to be scrapped. The event, organised by Fiona McTaggart MP, looked at the implications of the […]

Equity Release to fund Carers

Posted on: April 26th, 2011 by admin

Lindley Financial Management Limited 4 Gatesgarth Crescent, Lindley, Huddersfield. HD3 3LG Telephone (01484) 316547 Lifetime Mortgages A lifetime mortgage is a form of equity release scheme where a loan is secured against your property to provide you with a cash to spend as you wish, typically with no monthly repayments to meet. Lifetime mortgages have […]

Domestic workers travelling to Spain

Posted on: October 29th, 2010 by admin

CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION This Consulate General no longer accepts visa appointment requests by post or in person. Applications for visas will be accepted only BY PREVIOUS APPOINTMENT. Please DO NOT BUY your travel tickets. Applicants must have RESIDENCE STATUS IN THE UK. The request for a visa must be lodged at the Spanish Consulate where […]

Recommendations from our Applicants

Posted on: October 29th, 2010 by admin

Feedback from our Applicants:- From Meriam Miguel “The Housekeeper Company is only the agency I can trust. Thank you very much for your excellent service and for matching me to the most kind and understanding employers I have ever had. I am so grateful for everything you have done for me.” From Maurene Orena “A […]

Kalayaan Campaign Statement January 2007

Posted on: October 29th, 2010 by admin

KALAYAAN justice for migrant domestic workers Campaign Statement January 2007. Migration must work for workers too!  Kalayaan’s campaign against the Home Office’s proposed changes to immigration law and practice for migrant domestic workers. Executive Summary The government’s new proposals, announced in March 2006 as part of ’Making Migration Work for Britain’ if implemented will have […]

Holiday Entitlement

Posted on: October 29th, 2010 by admin

As per UK employment guidelines, employees working in Great Britain are entitled to 5.6 weeks per annum, which equates to 28 days paid holiday. New staff accrue holiday allocation of one week per three months worked for their new employer. Bank and Statutory Holidays are included as part of their annual paid holiday, but not […]

Introducing ‘Temporary Housekeepers’

Posted on: October 29th, 2010 by admin

Responding to growing demand for its Filipino housekeepers, housekeeper / nannies and housekeeper / carers, The Housekeeper Company is now offering its clients flexible, short-term cover. This is proving to be an extremely useful facility for families who need temporary cover when their regular housekeeper visits relatives back home. Julia Harris, managing director of The […]

Local Entrepreneur Brought Five Star Housekeepers To The North West

Posted on: October 29th, 2010 by admin

A brief conversation with an old friend has led Hale based businesswoman, Julia Harris, to develop a housekeeping recruitment company with a six figure turnover and a nationwide client base. A few years ago now, Julia was asked by a friend in London to check over the terms and conditions for her new Filipino housekeeper. […]

Filipino Housekeepers Find Favour With The Cheshire Set

Posted on: October 29th, 2010 by admin

Formerly the preserve of London’s high society, Filipino housekeepers are increasingly popular in affluent Cheshire households, according to The Housekeeper Company. From footballers to stockbrokers, residents of Cheshire’s golden triangle are turning to the reliable and discreet services of Filipino housekeepers. In the last few months alone, The Housekeeper Company has placed 24 Filipino housekeepers […]