Practical advice for employers and job seekers
New tips every week from the Ubuntu Home Staffing team — hiring guidance for households and career advice for domestic professionals.
The written contract is not about distrust.it is about protection.
When both parties sign the same document, you are building trust from day one.
Ubuntu Home Staffing Team
11 October 2026
How to write a job spec that attracts the right domestic professional
A clear, honest job spec saves you interviews and helps the right candidate recognise themselves in the role. Here is how to write one.
Ubuntu Home Staffing
6 October 2026 · 5 min read
Building a profile that gets you hired: a checklist for domestic professionals
Employers shortlist from profiles, not from memory. Here is how to make yours complete, credible and easy to say yes to.
Ubuntu Home Staffing
1 October 2026 · 6 min read
Five things to prepare before your first interview with a candidate
Preparation is what turns an interview from a chat into a confident hiring decision. Five practical steps before the candidate arrives.
Ubuntu Home Staffing
29 September 2026 · 4 min read
What a police clearance really tells an employer
A police clearance is one part of a bigger picture. Understanding its limits helps households make a fairer, safer hiring decision.
Ubuntu Home Staffing
22 September 2026 · 5 min read