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Layan Ali
Halifax, England

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Member since: Nov 2024

Hello

I understand how difficult it is to take care of children and how overwhelming it could be sometimes no matter how much you love them. therefore, I would love to help you by taking care of your children for a while so you can focus on yourself or do things you might not be able to do whilst taking care of the children.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny

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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel within Halifax for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English and Arabic
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Video

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Nafeesa Bi
Halifax, England

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Halifax for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 9 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • 1 month experience working with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 24 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English and Arabic
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Raissa Alves Goncalves

Raissa Alves Goncalves
Manchester, England

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Member since: Jul 2024

Experienced and caring nanny ready to help your family thrive

Hello families!

I'm Raissa, a passionate and dedicated nanny/ babysitter with over 5 years of experience working with children of all ages. Whether you need help with your infant or a fun-loving companion for your toddler, I'm here to provide the loving care and attention your little ones deserve. I believe in creating a nurturing and safe environment where children can grow and thrive. With my extensive experience, great references, and a warm heart, I'm excited to become a part of your family's journey.

Looking forward to meeting you and your wonderful children!

Warm regards, Raissa Goncalves

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £12 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 1 child at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Manchester for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

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:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 32 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Portuguese
    • Email verified

Hello families,

My name is Raissa, and I am 31 years old. I have been working with children since 2018 when I was living in Australia. I have extensive experience with kids of all ages, especially from 5 months to 3 years old. I also worked as an Au Pair for a busy family for 2 years, helping them before and after school by getting the kids ready, preparing healthy meals, handling drop-offs and pick-ups, and managing bath and dinner time. I love spending time playing with and taking care of children.

I am also very good at cooking. In my last three nanny positions, I worked with families for several months, caring for little ones between 6 months and 1.5 years old.

Currently, I'm looking for casual nannying jobs and evening babysitting opportunities in my free time. I am an observant, careful, and caring person with good references and a DBS check. If you like my profile, please send me a message. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you, Raissa Goncalves

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Computers

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Oche Emmanuella
Manchester, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter

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)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Manchester for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

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Kerry James

Kerry James
Shaw, England

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Member since: Jul 2024

Happy to help

Hi I’m Kerry a 33 year old mother of two boys who are 5 and 10, we live in Manchester and have lived here all our lives , I currently work as a 1-1 in my children’s school in the nursery class with a non verbal autistic little girl , I have worked with children for 17 years , I am happy and always try to help every one , love going on trips , helping families when I can .

Babysitter, Parent helper £13 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • 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
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Shaw for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

Nite

- - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 17 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • First aid training
    • Asthma training
    • Water safety training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
    • I have child car seats
  • General credentials:
    • 33 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have worked within many childcare settings for 17 years , I have my nvq level 2 and 3 in childcare learning and develop , first aid trained , safeguarding ,FGM and dbs cleared. All can be shown

My skills and interests:

  • Swimming
  • Nature

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Isha Ayub

Isha Ayub
Halifax, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter/Pet sitter (part-time)

Hiya, my name is Isha and i’m excited to introduce myself as your new pet sitter and babysitter. I have a deep love for animals and children and can’t wait to get to know you and your family :) I’d be honoured to help, please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to working together and creating a wonderful experience for you.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £10 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 8 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Halifax for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • I have child car seats
  • 4 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have 10 GCSES and have just finished doing my A Levels. I have volunteered at a residential care home for the elderly for nearly 3 years and have babysat for neighbours and family friends on a regular basis. I have done some dog sitting for an elderly dog and usually do this as a last minute fill in. I have trained as a dental nurse during my work experience at a dental practice and have a part time job at Tesco.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Isha For Free

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Lucy Dawson

Lucy Dawson
Bury, England

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2024

HI EVERYONE!!

Hello, if you would like me to babysit you are in Manchester and would like me to babysit your children, please message me! I'm 16 and will be taking my GCSEs in May.

Babysitter £10 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Bury for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

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:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
    • Water safety training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet first aid training
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Lucy For Free

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Childcare

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Alicia Fox

Alicia Fox
Manchester, England

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Manchester for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • 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:

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Water safety training
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Alicia For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Katy Godden

Katy Godden
Sheffield, England

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Member since: Sep 2024

Welcome message:

Hi, I am Katy! I am 25 years old and a happy and social person. I have wanted to work with children for many years and was previously part of a Brownie troupe that helped me learn more about children. As a child I went to a child minder and spent lots of time around other children, this is when I realised I enjoyed interacting with younger children. As a teen I babysat local children while I was doing my GCSEs, one of which was in child development.

My passions are cooking/baking and outdoor sports, both of which I would be able to teach and encourage within your children. I am a very organised person who loves halloween and christmas, I would be able to plan themed activities for your children.

I have 2 cats, which I have had for 2 years, they are a brother and sister who are just over 2, called Tinkerbell and Toothless.

I would love to hear from you.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £10.33 / 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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet grooming
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Sheffield for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

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

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 26 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have completed a masters of science in food consumer marketing and product development and a bsc in Food Marketing Management. I am looking to expand my career possibilities as I love working with kids, but was encouraged to follow my passion for food. I volunteered with children at a brownies troupe for over a year and massively enjoyed this, I would have continued if it was not due to a house move, due to this I have had a DBS check, however it will be specific to the brownie organisation. Like many people, as a teenager I was a baby sitter for local children, this was supported by my GCSE in Child development. I have an interest in food so would always be available to cook with your children and teach them whatever they would like to know. I am a very organised person so your home would be kept neat and tidy.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Toni

Toni
Manchester, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter job

Hey my name is Toni I am 18 years old I have experience working with kids and animals from a young age since I have got a 4 year old autistic niece and a 10 week old niece who lives with me I also have 3 pets that live with me I take care of the frequently also I studied animal care in college id love a opportunity to work with younger people and animals as I’m very confident person

Babysitter £10 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Care for special needs kids

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Manchester for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
  • 9 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Cooking

Contact Toni For Free

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Childcare

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Babysitting Pay Rates Oldham, England, United Kingdom (Dec 2024)

Oldham babysitters are paid an average of £11.06 per hour as of December 2024, which is 1.7% lower than the English average of £11.25, and 2.4% lower than the United Kingdom average of £11.33. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Oldham:
£6.00 £11.06 £15.00
England:
£4.00 £11.25 £33.00
United Kingdom:
£4.00 £11.33 £33.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in Pound sterling (GBP)


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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.

What makes a good babysitter

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.

Babysitter interview tips

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.

Babysitter pay

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.

How to vet babysitting candidates

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 job expectations

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.

Special occasions

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 difficulties

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.

Babysitting admin and tax

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.