My full name is Ruvarashe but I like to be called Ru.
I am responsible, organised and bubbly!
I have always loved working with children from babysitting family to doing charity for Skylark Children’s ward to then working for Rock Up hosting children’s parties.
I am currently studying my Masters Degree in Project Management and looking for a part time job that I will enjoy and can work around my studies.
I enjoy baking, cooking and all things creative, I even help my mum ( who works as a social carer for children with autism) to plan activities for the children that aren’t just looking at a screen. With my university experience I am also able to help with some learning activities as well and keeping them fun so the children learn and enjoy.
Driven and caring young individual, with a passion for helping making busy parents’ lives that little bit easier. I love children and being around them brings a sense of self-satisfaction and happiness to me.
I have had experience looking after a family friend’s children, who were 8 and 11 at the time ( for approx 1 year ), I have also had experience with 3 children ( all the way up to age 15) and a baby, who is currently 1 ( who I have babysat since they were born ).
I also have a Level 2, in supporting children and young people in college and schools
Babysitter £10 / 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 2 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
Light meals
Bottle feeding
Taking kids on outings
Help with homework
Household duties I can do:
Housekeeping
Other services I can provide
House sitting
Cleaning
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Kettering for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
5 years experience working with children
CPR training
Pet credentials:
I'm comfortable with pets
General credentials:
22 years old
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
Level 2 in Supporting young people and children in a school or college setting.
I have quite a large family, around 15 younger cousins. I may not be qualified in childcare or anything similar, but I have a lot of personal experience. I can reliably commute and absolutely love arts and crafts so can always have plenty of ideas for activities
Babysitting Pay Rates Kettering, England, United Kingdom (Jan 2025)
Kettering babysitters are paid an average of £9.84 per hour as of January 2025, which is 12.6% lower than the English average of £11.26, and 13.1% lower than the United Kingdom average of £11.32. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min
Avg
Max
Kettering:
£6.00
£9.84
£15.00
England:
£4.00
£11.26
£33.00
United Kingdom:
£4.00
£11.32
£33.00
Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in Pound sterling (GBP)
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