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Anna Wateridge
Durham, England

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Member since: Jan 2026

Hi, I am Anna. I am a university student looking for temporary/part-time work. I am happy to help out where needed.

I am a classics student at Durham university. I have grown up with siblings and pets. I am someone who enjoys sport, I play Lacrosse for Durham university, and hockey for my Durham college. I not only enjoy sports, but I also enjoy/ am happy to help with cooking. I completed a cookery course at Orchard's cookery school. I am a confident person who likes to play games, I enjoy doing crafts and have a slight arty side so happy to help out with the chaos of arts and crafts!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £12/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • High school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring

Pet sitting £12 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs

Dog walking £12 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - - -

Arvo

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Eve.

- - -

Nite

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I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
  • 14 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am currently studying Classics at Durham university. I completed my Alevels in 2023 in Latin, Maths and Ancient Greek, achieving all A's. I have grown up with siblings and pets. In all my university holidays I nanny and babysit for multiple families with ages ranging from 2-12. I am someone who enjoys sport, I play Lacrosse for Durham university, and hockey for my Durham college. I not only enjoy sports, but I also enjoy/ am happy to help with cooking. I completed a cookery course at Orchard's cookery school.

My skills and interests:

  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Cooking

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Sylvina Boadu Ahenkan

Sylvina Boadu Ahenkan
Telford, England

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Member since: Jun 2025

Reliable Parent's Helper

Hello, I'm Sylvina a Support worker based in Telford . I have been working with children as a casual passenger assistant and a seasonal play assistant for 2 years now. I am patient and understanding and I have experience with preparing light meals, bathing , helping out with homework, housekeeping and diapering. I take interest in reading, music and I love nature. I have a qualification in childcare and I have also been taking courses related to childcare recently include first aid and safeguarding children. I am willing to provide a safe environment for your children. I am available for days and evenings throughout the week except Sundays and I can adjust my schedule to meet your needs. I am passionate about caring for your children.

Babysitter £8/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • 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

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Telford 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
  • 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
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 24 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have studied at Telford college where I did my Level 2 Functional skills in English. I also completed my maths certification with Learn Telford. I have taken lots childcare courses online including childcare and nannying, Level childcare etc to name a few. I have also done first aid training and safeguarding courses with my company which is required as a Support worker.

My skills and interests:

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

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Isabela Daniela Balteanu

Isabela Daniela Balteanu
Shrewsbury, Anglia

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Member since: Dec 2024

Babysitter £11/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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting £10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime

Dog walking £10 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - -

Day

- - -

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

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

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature

Contact Isabela For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Shrewsbury, Anglia, United Kingdom (Updated 31 Jan 2026)

Shrewsbury babysitters are paid an average of £11.36 per hour as of January 2026, which is 6.1% lower than the Anglia average of £12.10, and 9.3% lower than the United Kingdom average of £12.53. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Shrewsbury.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Shrewsbury:
£10.33 £11.36 £12.40
Anglia:
£11.00 £12.10 £13.20
United Kingdom:
£11.39 £12.53 £13.67

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