Why families use HomeHire instead of a Facebook group

One place to post, see real profiles, read reviews from real hires, and message only people who are interested. No scrolling through comment threads.

Free for families until January 2027, and candidates never pay.

Choose the way of hiring that fits your family

Groups, personal introductions and agencies can all help. The difference is how much organizing you want to do yourself. Group rules, referrals and agency services vary; this is a practical comparison, not a promise about every provider.

Choose the way of hiring that fits your family
What matters	Facebook groups	Friend referrals	Agencies	HomeHire
Ease of finding people	Search posts and follow comment threads	Ask your network and follow up individually	An agency may manage the search	Post once and review relevant structured profiles in one place
Structured profiles	Information varies by post	Ask each person for their experience and availability	Depends on the agency	Roles, experience, location and availability together
Privacy of your details	Depends on group visibility and what you share	Details pass through your personal network	Depends on the agency’s process	Private briefs by default; public listings need your explicit opt-in
Who can message you	Depends on Facebook and group settings	People introduced through your network	Depends on the agency	Mutual interest only
Reviews after a hire	Comments or recommendations, depending on the group	Your friend’s personal experience	Depends on the agency	Two-way reviews — families and candidates review each other after a confirmed hire
Cost	Free	Free	Agency fees	Free for families until January 2027, and candidates never pay.
Payroll	Arrange separately	Arrange separately	Ask what is included	Payroll through our partner

How reviews work

Both sides deserve useful feedback. After a confirmed hire and work start, the family and candidate can each review their experience of working together.

After a hire has a confirmed work start, both the family and the candidate can leave a review within 30 days of the start date. Reviews are moderated before publication. The blind period ends when both sides submit, or 14 days after the first review; each review still needs approval. Reporting that you have agreed a hire does not by itself unlock reviews.

There are no sample reviews here. Reviews shown in the product come from eligible participants and are subject to moderation; not every profile will have reviews.

When a friend’s recommendation is best, and when HomeHire helps

A trusted friend who knows your household and has worked with someone can offer context that a profile cannot. If that person is available and the role fits, a personal recommendation may be all you need.

HomeHire helps when you hire often, have moved to a new area, or your network has run dry. Compare experience and availability in one place, express interest, and start a conversation when the interest is mutual.

You hire directly

HomeHire is a marketplace, not an agency. Families choose whom to hire, agree the work and pay directly, and remain the employer. There are no agency fees.

Free for families until January 2027, and candidates never pay.

Worker pay and employer costs are separate. Payroll support is through our partner; confirm availability and arrangements before relying on a payroll service. HomeHire does not run payroll.

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Frequently asked questions

Is HomeHire free?

Free for families until January 2027, and candidates never pay.

Do candidates pay?

Never.

Is HomeHire an agency?

No. It's a marketplace where families hire directly and are the employer, with no agency fees.

How do reviews work?

Can you help with payroll?

Yes, through our partner. Confirm availability and arrangements before relying on a payroll service; your family remains the employer.

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