Hiring as a private household

We value the work opportunities that you can offer our students. We have worked with many householders over several years assisting them to recruit our students into a variety of roles, from tutoring to gardening.

To help you feel supported and confident in offering our students work, we have provided this short guide outlining the basic requirements of recruitment. Please note the University does not pre-select or ‘vet’ students in any way.

If you want to advertise your jobs register as an 'individual' on MyCareerHub.

Advertising your job

  1. Read through our terms and conditions
  2. Read our guide - How to write a great job advert
  3. Register on MyCareerHub and upload your job advert

Making a job offer

You must provide your employee with a written statement of duties, responsibilities, rate of pay, hours of work and notice period. This can simply be stated in an email or letter. This means that there are clear expectations between the employer and employee.

Consider applying for Disclosure Scotland on behalf of the student, or asking them to join the PVG scheme, particularly when employing in care roles (International students can request a ‘certificate of good conduct’ from their own country).

Before employing international students ensure that they are eligible to work. International students cannot register as self-employed; you will need to employ the student directly. Find out more on our dedicated webpage for international students.

Hiring international students

Things to consider before the student starts work

Ensure that you have full contact details for the student you are employing and that the student has received and understood a written statement of duties, responsibilities, rate of pay, hours of work and notice period.   

Check with your home contents/building insurers that you are covered for accidental damage.    

Use the links below to ensure you are keeping within the law regarding insurance, tax and liability cover.  

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