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Skye Tickell-Wood

Skye Tickell-Wood
Stockport, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2025

Hello my name is skye

My name is Skye i love children and looking after them I also have two dogs and have trained them both myself.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Babysitter £7 / 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)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Stockport 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
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Water safety training
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have my level 2 in Maths English and Biology.

I have two dogs at home and two brother's.

My skills and interests:

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

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

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Maisie Jennings

Maisie Jennings
Manchester, England

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Happy to look after children and pets!

Hi! My name's Maisie, I'm sixteen, and I love children and animals. I am available on short notice, and am able to provide many services such as cooking, playing and bedtime routines.

Babysitter, Parent helper £9 / 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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • 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
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting

Other services I can provide

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

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to surrounding 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
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
  • 11 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have finished my GSCEs. I have a young niece who is often in the home, and have lived with animals my whole life.

My skills and interests:

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

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

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Bethany Marshall

Bethany Marshall
Manchester, England

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2024

Friendly, kind and interactive baby sitter

Hi I’m Beth a 21 year old third year university student, I do baby sitting around my part time job for some extra income, I have looked after children ranging in ages from newborns to teenagers, I have experience with looking after children with extra needs also.

Babysitter £12 / 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)

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

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.

I'm available for:

  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
  • 10 years experience working with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 23 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have first aid training from when I did army cadets as a teenager

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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

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Jerusha Muthukumar

Jerusha Muthukumar
Manchester, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Need a reliable babysitter?

I’m 16 years old and have had work experience dealing with children while in highschool and received exceptional marks. I can assure you I will be able to take good care of your children and treat them with care as I would do for my own family :-)

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £7 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

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 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

My credentials

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

  • 1 month experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Tamil
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Writing

Contact Jerusha For Free

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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

Activity summary

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 £15 / 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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Gladys Sakara
Bradford, England

Activity summary

Last seen: 5 days ago Member since: Jul 2025

Your kids new best friend : fun, safe and experienced babysitter ready to help

Hi, my name is Gladys and i'm 15 years old . i will be grateful to get this babysitting job ,because i love kids and i'm really good with them . I have 3 siblings of different ages to know what it takes to babysit and i will be so happy to have babysitting job to keep me busy throughout the beautiful summer holiday. Thank you

Babysitter £6 / 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)

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
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • 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 Bradford 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
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 13 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Hi, My name is Gladys and i'm 15 years old, i'm still in high school and i'm very mature and good with kids because i have 3 siblings which two of them are alredy teenagers so i know what it takes to babysit

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Gladys For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Brogan Nichol

Brogan Nichol
Sheffield, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Fully qualified Primary School teacher looking to help over the summer!

Hello, my name is Brogan and I am looking to help out during the summer! I am a 32 year old, fully qualified primary school teacher. I have worked in England for 5 years in schools and have previously worked as a TEFL teacher abroad. I also work for a drama company vocal couching. I have had experience child minding in both the UK and Italy for a summer. I enjoy music, art, nature, singing, reading and much more. I am happy to help with anything and would also be happy to tutor if thats what's required. I have also been a pet sitter for 3 different families across 3 different summers. I am pretty flexible over summer. Looking forward to hearing from you !

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair £15 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • 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

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary 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

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 32 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 am a fully qualified Primary School teacher looking for some extra work across the holidays. I have a first class degree, a TEFL qualification from teaching abroad and I have worked in a sheffield school for the last 5 years.

My skills and interests:

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

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Laiba Majid
Huddersfield, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper £12 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Huddersfield 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
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Hey, my names Laiba and I'm a part time babysitter with a year of experience.. I currently work at the hospital most days as a healthcare assistant caring for the elderly, however I have a love for children and easily establish strong bonds with them and the parents!!

My skills and interests:

  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Cooking

Contact Laiba For Free

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Ellie
Stretford, Manchester, England

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Member since: Feb 2025

Hi, i’m Ellie a 16 year old looking for a part time job

Hi, my name is Ellie i’m 16 and i’m looking for a part time job in babysitting,petsitting and house sitting. I’ve had a dog for 4 years now and i look after my nieces and nephews every weekend. Message me if your interested

Babysitter £10 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel within Stretford 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:

  • 11 months experience working with children
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • 16 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Ellie For Free

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Sabah Mahmood
Bradford, England

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper £15 / 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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • 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)
  • Pet daycare
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Bradford 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

My credentials

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

  • 3 months experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am turning 19 and have just finished my a -levels and I am starting university. I currently look after my two younger siblings and manage the house as my mother works full time.I am great with children and keeping a household clean and tidy.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Nature
  • Writing

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Babysitting Pay Rates Oldham, England, United Kingdom (Aug 2025)

Oldham babysitters are paid an average of £11.90 per hour as of August 2025, which is 4.2% higher than the English average of £11.42, and 3.9% higher than the United Kingdom average of £11.45. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Oldham:
£6.00 £11.90 £35.00
England:
£4.00 £11.42 £50.00
United Kingdom:
£4.00 £11.45 £50.00

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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.