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Wajihah Sarmad
Bradford, England

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2024

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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting £15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet grooming

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, 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.

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Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am renowned in my local area as a trustworthy individual, as such I have often be asked to cat sit for family, friends and neighbors. My responsibilities included:  Spending time with the cats and ensuring they were fed on time  Giving any prescribed medicine to them  Grooming and washing the cats

Due to my responsible nature I have been asked to mind young children in my local neighborhood on numerous occasions. My responsibilities included:  Supervising children and keeping them safe and entertained  Keeping parents informed on how their kids are doing  Carrying out simple first aid while maintaining a high level of health and safety

As part of an annual event I volunteered at, I was given the responsibility to look after and supervise younger children in a safe, educational and engaging environment. My responsibilities included:  Completing risk assessments and liaising with supervisors and police to ensure the safety of the guests and speakers.  Carrying out routine fire drills and safety checks  Providing children with refreshments and snacks  Remaining vigilant when dealing with young children due to the high volume of attendees

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Fitness
  • Gardening

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Gladys Sakara
Bradford, England

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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 twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

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

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Day

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Arvo

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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:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

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

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Henry Jacobi

Henry Jacobi
York, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2025

Teenage Babysitter looking for job in York.

Hello, My Name is Henry. I'm 16 years old and I live in York. I am good at entertaining kids whilst keeping them happy and safe.

Babysitter £10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Pet sitting £10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within York 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and German

I will happily read books to your children at bedtime. I'm able to entertain your children with different arts and crafts and games. I can cook/bake with them for an activity (safety involved) or I can cook light meals for your children.

My skills and interests:

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

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Mohammad Asim Zahoor
Bradford, England

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Interested in job

Babysitter, Nanny £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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Cat sitting £5 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Cats

Other cat duties I can do:

  • Feeding

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel within Bradford for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Public holidays

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • Water safety training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 23 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I studied level 1 business in school, in college I studied level 2 joinery, I look after kids especially my cousins daughter I am good with kids.

My skills and interests:

  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature

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Arisha Hussain
Bradford, England

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2026

17 year old babysitter

Hi i’m Arisha and i am a 17 year old student from Bradford who is currently completing a level 3 childcare and early years course.

Babysitter £8/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 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Test / exam prep
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring
    • Cooking lessons

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 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

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
      • Sign language

i am currently completing a level 3 course in child care and early years. i have worked with children in year 5, preschool and nursery(ages 0-4)

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design

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Saarah Rehman
Bradford, England

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Experienced Childminder

Hi my name is Saarah. I have three years of experience babysitting my nieces and nephews ranging from ages 3-10. I can help aid with schoolwork, arts and crafts, games etc and can also make quick easy lunches for the kids lunchtimes. I hold a full DBS check and am a non-smoker/vaper. I am available until mornings, afternoons and early evenings (6pm).

Babysitter, Nanny £16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Help with homework

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, 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:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

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

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

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting

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Hiraa Ayub
Sheffield, England

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Member since: Feb 2025

Hi im Hiraa, im 17 years old (18 in april) and i am extremely good with kids!

By helping my mother with my two little sisters I've gained experience in caring for children and i also find it extremely fun!

Babysitter, Parent helper

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)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

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

Cat sitting £8 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Cats

Other cat duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Cat playtime
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on cats)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

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

I can travel within 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

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • I have child car seats
  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have grown up with two little sisters who i care for often, i also care for others kids on my street very often. I am very fun to be around and i love getting creative with my sisters. I am currently in sixth form, this wont really effect my availability.

My skills and interests:

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

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Nicolassa Vaz
Sheffield, England

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Member since: Jan 2025

Enthusiastic & caring babysitter

Hi! I’m a caring and responsible babysitter who loves working with children. I enjoy creating a fun and safe environment, whether it’s playing games, helping with bedtime, or keeping kids entertained while parents are away. I’m patient, dependable, and always happy to help.

If you’re looking for a trustworthy babysitter, I’d love to connect!

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

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

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 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
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 4 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English, Portuguese, and Spanish

I am an 18 year old with a Level 3 in Health and Social Care, CPR, and First Aid training. I have experience working with children the ages of 1-12 years old in both school and outside of school setting, providing a safe, engaging, and supportive environment. I’m currently on a Gap year, I’m eager to expand my experience working with children.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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Jerusha Muthukumar

Jerusha Muthukumar
Manchester, England

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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 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
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

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:
    • Email verified
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Tamil

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Jerusha For Free

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Laiba Mahmood
Oldham, England

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Member since: Jun 2024

Miss Laiba Mahmood

Hi I am Laiba mahmood I am 18 and I am also a part time college student studying health and social care . I have thought of taking up baby sitting as a part time job for quite a while with my parent permission I have finally took it upon myself to apply. I have a great understanding with children , babies and toddlers . I can bathe them , change them including diapers , entertain them and can also find many fun ways to educate them I can also help them to become independent on many things .

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £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)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

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 Oldham 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 year experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have had experience with kids, toddlers and babies for 12 months My education took place at Waterhead academy

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports

Contact Laiba For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Wakefield, England, United Kingdom (Updated 21 Jun 2026)

Wakefield babysitters are paid an average of £13.01 per hour as of June 2026, which is 4.8% higher than the English average of £12.42, and 3.8% 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 Wakefield.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Wakefield:
£11.83 £13.01 £14.20
England:
£11.29 £12.42 £13.55
United Kingdom:
£11.40 £12.54 £13.68

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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.