Flexible, Experienced Childcare Backed by Qualifications and Care
Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £15/hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
Newborns (0 - 2 months)
Babies (3 - 12 months)
Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Up to 4 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
Light meals
Bottle feeding
Transporting kids
Taking kids on outings
Changing nappies
Bathing kids
Help with homework
Care for twins/multiples
I'm available for events
Special event babysitting
Corporate functions babysitting
Wedding babysitting
I can provide special needs care
Care for special needs kids
Household duties I can do:
Housekeeping
Laundry / washing
Grocery shopping
Running errands
Other services I can provide
Cleaning
Elderly care / companionship
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Wellingborough for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
MTWTFSS
Morn
✓✓✓✓✓--
Day
✓✓✓✓✓--
Arvo
✓✓✓✓✓--
Eve.
✓✓✓✓---
Nite
-------
I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
Valentine's Day
Vacations with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
15 years experience working with children
First aid training
First aid training for babies
I carry a first aid kit
Asthma training
Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
I have child car seats
General credentials:
Email verified
34 years old
Police check
Driver's license
Emergency car access
I have a car
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Liability insurance
Languages I can speak: English
? Experience:
• Over a 15 years of informal and formal childcare, with hands-on experience caring for children of all ages
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Autism, and sensory processing differences
• Extensive personal caregiving experience with young nieces, including early childhood play, school prep, and emotional support
? Qualifications:
• NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner
• Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences
• Pearson EDI Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Management (QCF)
• NCFE Level 2 in Understanding Autism
• NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
• The SEND Code of Practice Level 2
Currently completing an Open Degree at The Open University with modules:
• Social Work Law
• Family Law
• Discovering Psychology
• Health and Social Care
• Social Sciences
• Infection, Immunity and Public Health
Looking for someone you can trust? I’m friendly, reliable, and love helping families by providing caring babysitting, thorough cleaning, and attentive dog sitting. Whether you need an extra pair of hands or someone dependable while you’re away, I’m here to help with a smile!
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Bedford for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
MTWTFSS
Morn
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Day
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Arvo
✓-✓✓✓✓✓
Eve.
✓-✓✓✓✓✓
Nite
✓-✓✓✓✓✓
I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
Valentine's Day
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
6 months experience working with children
First aid training
6 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
I'm vet student
General credentials:
Email verified
17 years old
Police check
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
GCSEs: Grade 9: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, History
Grade 8: English language
Grade 7: PRE, French, English literature , Music
Predicted a levels- Biology Chemistry and Mathematics : AAA
Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Nine months of volunteering at a primary school.
Currently volunteering at the Riding for the disabled association.
Trained in first aid.
Several weeks of clinical veterinary work experience.
Hi, I’m Gloria and I love animals and kids. Unfortunately I don’t have one of my own so this will be my excuse to be around them. I do have some experience with helping family and friends with child care or pet care.
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of London for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
MTWTFSS
Morn
-✓-✓✓✓✓
Day
--✓✓✓✓✓
Arvo
✓-✓✓✓✓✓
Eve.
✓--✓✓✓✓
Nite
----✓✓✓
I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
Vacations with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
2 years experience working with children
Registered carer
Water safety training
I have child car seats
3 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
Email verified
19 years old
Driver's license
I have a car
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Liability insurance
Languages I can speak: English, Italian, and Spanish
I love playing with kids and helping with home - work and doing sports activities , arts and crafts and most important thing of all is that the kids have fun !
I am here to offer babysitting and pet sitting services — I will never ask families for any payments, and I never expect to pay anything to work with you.”
That will stop scammers confusing you, and real families will see you know how things work.
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.
I can travel within London for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
MTWTFSS
Morn
-------
Day
-----✓✓
Arvo
-------
Eve.
-------
Nite
-------
I'm available for:
School holidays
Public holidays
Full weekends
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
2 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
Email verified
16 years old
Languages I can speak: English and Arabic
I am 16 years old ,starting college/6th form this coming September. I have two years of experience caring for my sister‘s pets ,so I am very confident looking after dogs and cats. I offer gentle ,reliable daytime drop - in visits and dog walking around my local area ,available on weekends and school /public holidays. I speak both English and Arabic.
Hi, my name is Ranjana and I am working with children at the current moment in London, Saint John Woods two American kids and I babysit them I am a after school nanny I pick them up from school and safely bring them home I feed them nutritious food and I am trained to take the places for example places like the park to play and run around I lightly clean there house including bed rooms and kitchen and living room I’m very dedicated to my job and hope to work with more people thanks a lot
Caring & Responsible Babysitter | Friendly, Patient & Ready to Help
Hi! I’m a friendly, caring and responsible 17-year-old who genuinely enjoys spending time with children. I have experience supporting young children through volunteering at a school, which has helped me develop patience, communication and responsibility.
I’m currently studying Health and Social Care at college and I’m looking for opportunities to support families with babysitting. I’m happy to help with age-appropriate activities, playing, reading, simple meals and keeping children entertained in a safe and positive environment.
I’m reliable, willing to learn and always try to make children feel comfortable and cared for. I look forward to meeting you and your family! 😊
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel within Northampton for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
MTWTFSS
Morn
----✓✓✓
Day
----✓✓✓
Arvo
----✓✓✓
Eve.
✓✓✓✓✓✓-
Nite
-------
I'm available for:
School holidays
Public holidays
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
10 months experience working with children
First aid training
General credentials:
Email verified
17 years old
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Languages I can speak: English
I have completed the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Ghana and attended Senior High School (SHS) up to SHS 3, where I studied General Science. I am currently continuing my education in the UK, studying Health and Social Care at college.
I have gained practical experience supporting young children through volunteering in a school setting, where I developed patience, communication and organisational skills. I also volunteer with The Salvation Army, gaining experience in teamwork, helping others, maintaining a clean and organised environment, and assisting with day-to-day activities.
I am responsible, willing to learn and committed to providing a safe, caring and positive environment for children.
Dependable Babysitter -Great with kids, Trusted by families
Hi! I’m Lydia a very friendly person and responsible college student with a pure intention of helping kids, caring for them and playing with them. Caring for children of all ages for local families and neighbours. I really enjoy spending time time with kids as it makes me happy, l’m reliable, patient and always make sure parents can count on me to follow routines and keep their children safe.
I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Northampton for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
MTWTFSS
Morn
✓✓✓✓✓✓-
Day
-------
Arvo
-------
Eve.
-------
Nite
-------
I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
Full weekends
Vacations with the family
Live-in with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
2 months experience working with children
Babysitting course complete
CPR training
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
General credentials:
Email verified
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Languages I can speak: English
Currently studying at Northampton College working towards further qualification after completing GCSEs.
Reliable and responsible babysitter with hands- on experience caring for children.
Personal Qualities very friendly, I got lots of patience for kids and trustworthy, with strong communication skills and a positive attitude towards children and parents
First Aid Awareness familiar with basic first aid practices and committed completing a certified first aid and CPR course to further enhance safety skills.
My skills and interests:
Music
Singing
Comedy
Reading / storytelling
Drawing / painting
Games
Fitness
Nature
Cooking
Contact Lydia For Free
Select the Services You Need
Babysitting Pay Rates Bedford, England, United Kingdom (Updated 19 Oct 2026)
Bedford babysitters are paid an average of £15.21 per hour as of November 2026, which is 22.3% higher than the English average of £12.44, and 21.3% higher than the United Kingdom average of £12.54. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Bedford.
1 Kid
2 Kids
3+ Kids
Bedford:
£13.83
£15.21
£16.60
England:
£11.31
£12.44
£13.57
United Kingdom:
£11.40
£12.54
£13.68
Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in Pound sterling (GBP). If you republish our rates please credit kidsit.com 😊
I found the tips on Kidsit so incredibly helpful, direct, clear, actionable and reasonable. The website is easy to navigate, the illustrations are engaging and I literally just want to spend hours exploring.
Joanna Humphrey Flynn
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
In this section we look at what services babysitters typically provide, how they're different to other carers, and the many benefits your family can enjoy when hiring a babysitter.
Every family is different and so are the requirements for hiring a babysitter. In this section, we explore the many factors that can influence when, and how often, you choose to hire a babysitter so you can have a better idea of what may be best for your family.
Often the biggest challenge with hiring a babysitter is finding good candidates, to begin with. In this section, we reveal many secrets that you can use to attract the best local babysitters, we also explore alternatives to hiring babysitters that you may not have considered.
Finding a good babysitter is not an easy task, in this section, we highlight various qualities to look out for while you're gathering candidates for your open position. We also cover less commonly considered candidates such as male babysitters and answer commonly asked questions that parents have about them.
How you conduct your interview process is critical to identifying the most appropriate babysitter for your family. In this section, we run through a recommended babysitting interview format and provide tips and tricks that you can use to learn the most about your candidates. We also offer a huge list of good interview questions and how best to utilize them depending on your unique circumstances.
One of the most common questions parents have about babysitting is how much they should pay their sitter. In this section, we look at the many factors that influence babysitter pay including your geographic location, age and experience of the sitter, age and number of children, and specific job requirements.
Once you have a shortlist of the best babysitters you can find, the next step is to vet them further to make sure they are who they say they are and the skills and qualifications they claim to have are valid. Follow our guides on checking babysitter references and running background checks.
Babysitting jobs come with a lot of expectations from both sides, in this section we look at the common things that babysitters and parents anticipate and how good communication is critical to maintaining a good working relationship where everyone knows what is expected of them.
There are several key dates and events throughout the year when babysitters are in hot demand, read our guides below to give you an advantage over other families who are competing with you for the best babysitters.
Babysitting is not always easy for sitters or parents but it should always be safe. In this section, we reveal some key warning signs that you should be looking out for to ensure that your kids are safe and being lovingly looked after whenever you're away. We also discuss the things you can, and cannot do if you suspect something may be wrong.
Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.
