Nannies / Babysitters
A Nanny or Babysitter provides care for children in their homes. Stays with children on a regular basis or for occasional day or evening times, or works full time; may live with a family.
About this Career
Average Salary
£27,149New workers start at around £11,037. Normal pay is £27,149 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £40,532
Annual Openings
29Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Helps develop child's learning, such as basic social skills.
- Takes children to school and other appointments.
- Organises activities and opportunities to socialise with other children.
- Mends, washes and irons children’s clothes and tidies their rooms.
- Changes babies’ nappies and clothes as necessary and makes up bottles for feeds.
- Assists children to wash and dress.
- Cares for children and babies and participates in their daily activities.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Active Listening | 52% |
| Speaking | 50% |
| Reading Comprehension | 47% |
| Critical Thinking | 45% |
| Learning Strategies | 45% |
| Writing | 43% |
| Active Learning | 41% |
| Monitoring | 39% |
| Mathematics | 33% |
| Science | 16% |
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