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Rachel Thomson

Rachel Thomson
Paisley, Scotland

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Last seen: 6 days ago Member since: Mar 2026

Friendly, Reliable Babysitter with Childcare Qualification

Hi! I’m Rachel, I’m a friendly and reliable babysitter who has always loved spending time with children. From a young age, I’ve naturally enjoyed helping little ones learn, play, and feel safe and happy. I’ve since turned that passion into something more by gaining a qualification in childcare, which has given me a strong understanding of child development and how to support children of all ages.

I’m patient, caring, and full of energy—I love getting involved in games, creative activities, and helping with routines like homework or bedtime. My goal is always to create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can feel comfortable and parents can feel confident.

Vacation Babysitter, Babysitter £13.50/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting £13.50 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking £12.50 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Watering plants
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Paisley 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
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
  • 3 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • Pet first aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a qualified nursery practitioner who had been in the industry for 2.5 years, i decided to take a break due to the high demand and unfair requests of employers and stressful work environment. outwith this training i have babysat for my own family ages ranging from 1-9 years.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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Tabitha B

Tabitha B
Glasgow, Scotland

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Last seen: 5 days ago Member since: Mar 2026

Nurturing, Trustworthy Carer | Childcare Experience | First Aid Trained

Hi there! 😊 I’m a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individual with over 3 years of experience working in childcare across children’s homes and nurseries. Supporting young people’s development, safety, and wellbeing has been at the heart of what I do, and I genuinely love creating a warm, fun, and nurturing environment for those in my care. I’ve previously completed paediatric first aid training and am currently adult first aid trained, alongside holding a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate. This means I’m confident in keeping both children and environments safe, clean, and well-managed at all times. While I don’t have formal pet sitting experience just yet, I absolutely love animals and understand the importance of their care, routine, and wellbeing. I’m attentive, gentle, and more than happy to learn and follow any specific instructions to ensure your pet feels comfortable, safe, and loved. I’m friendly, trustworthy, and always happy to go the extra mile—whether that’s engaging playtime, maintaining routines, or giving your pets the attention they deserve. I’d love the opportunity to help support you and your family (including your furry friends!). 🐾

Vacation Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £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
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications
  • 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
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Pet sitting £12 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Medical injections
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking £12 / hour

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)
  • Pet grooming

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Car washing / cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Glasgow 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:

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • Anaphylaxis training
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 24 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

Education: HNC healthcare practice (current) Health and social care extended diploma Child development English Literature English language BTEC music GCSE maths

Training: Adult first aid Food and hygiene level 2

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Tabitha For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom (Updated 29 Mar 2026)

Paisley babysitters are paid an average of £13.48 per hour as of March 2026, which is 7.1% lower than the Scotland average of £14.51, and 7.6% higher 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 Paisley.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Paisley:
£12.25 £13.48 £14.70
Scotland:
£13.19 £14.51 £15.83
United Kingdom:
£11.39 £12.53 £13.67

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in Pound sterling (GBP). If you republish our rates please credit kidsit.com 😊

Don't know how much to pay? See our parents' guide to babysitting pay rates



Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Vacation Babysitter

Follow these handy tips when hiring a vacation babysitter so everyone can get the most out of your family holiday.

1. Start your search early

Traveling babysitters are in high demand, so begin looking several months before your trip.

2. Choose someone with travel experience

Ask if they’ve traveled with families before and are comfortable with airports, hotels, and long days.

3. Check passports and paperwork

Ensure the babysitter has a valid passport, visas (if needed), and is comfortable with any travel requirements.

4. Discuss schedules and expectations

Be clear about when you’ll need childcare versus family time, so boundaries are understood.

5. Cover all expenses upfront

Agree on who pays for flights, accommodations, meals, and any extras before the trip.

6. Set pay rates clearly

Holiday babysitting often involves long hours; discuss a fair daily or weekly rate plus overtime if needed.

7. Review responsibilities

Clarify whether the sitter will supervise only in the hotel/villa or accompany your children on excursions.

8. Do a trial run at home

Have the sitter spend time with your kids before the trip to build trust and routine familiarity.

9. Check adaptability

Make sure they’re flexible with changes, new environments, and possible travel hiccups.

10. Trust and comfort are key

Since you’ll be spending extended time together, choose someone you not only trust with your children but also feel comfortable traveling with.

See our parents' guide to vacation babysitting for more detailed information.


Vacation Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing vacation babysitter candidates to narrow down your list.

Travel Readiness

  • Have you ever traveled with a family before? What was your role?
  • Do you have a valid passport (and visas if required)?
  • Are you comfortable with airports, flights, and adjusting to new environments?
  • How do you handle long travel days or jet lag?

Childcare Experience

  • What ages of children have you cared for while traveling?
  • How do you keep kids entertained in hotels, airplanes, or on long car rides?
  • Are you comfortable supervising children at pools, beaches, or tourist attractions?
  • How would you handle a child becoming homesick or overwhelmed on vacation?

Responsibilities & Flexibility

  • Are you open to both daytime and evening shifts while traveling?
  • How do you balance giving parents alone time with including you in family activities?
  • What types of activities or outings are you comfortable managing on your own with the kids?
  • How flexible are you if plans change last minute?

Safety & Health

  • Are you certified in CPR and first aid?
  • How would you handle a medical emergency in a foreign country?
  • Are you comfortable administering medication if needed?
  • How do you ensure children’s safety in unfamiliar environments?

Pay & Expenses

  • What is your preferred rate for travel babysitting (daily/weekly)?
  • Are you comfortable with travel arrangements (flights, accommodations, meals) being covered by the family?
  • Do you expect overtime pay for late-night care?
  • How do you prefer payments to be handled during the trip?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about traveling with children?
  • How do you keep calm and positive when travel gets stressful?
  • Why are you interested in traveling as a babysitter?
  • What makes you a good fit for our family and this trip?