FAQs > Child carers
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How much does it cost?
Nothing! For job seekers Findababysitter.com will always be free to register.
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How do I stop receiving emails from Findababysitter.com about jobs?
Simply login with your username and password and disable your job alerts.
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How do I remove my details from Findababysitter.com?
You can either completely delete your details or you can hide them for now. This means employers will not be able to contact you. If you are looking for a child care or housekeeping job in the future simply login to findababysitter.com and your details will become visible again. So you don’t need to go through the hassle of creating another profile or advertising your services on another website. Findababysitter.com makes it so simple!
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How do I report a dodgy ad posting, profile or email?
Findababysitter.com is a community site, we rely on you the community to let us know if anything dodgy is going on!
So if you suspect an ad posting, profile or email is a nasty scammer in action let us know through our contact form here. Please provide as many details as possible about the posting or email and we will do our best to remove the user from our little site.
99% of the people using the internet are genuine, it's the nasty 1% we need to watch out for!
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An employer I have been emailing with has sent me a cheque.
A common scam over the internet is to post a job seeker a cheque for more than the amount agreed often through email contact. Scammers target job seekers so please remember.
Remember, findababysitter.com is a local community site. Exercise caution if potential employer says they are abroad. Never accept payment from persons abroad who you have never met and have not yet begun working for. Never give out your personal address prior to interviewing in person with an employer and commencing employment.
Never accept a cheque for employment prior to interviewing in person and commencing employment. Never give out your bank account details over the internet.
Never give out your bank account details to an employer prior to interviewing in person and commencing employment.
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How often should I update my profile?
The more often you update your profile the more likely your profile will be seen by an employer.
The most recently updated profiles appear at the top of the results pages that are seen by employers.
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How will I know if an employer is going to contact me?
Although you will not be alerted to an employer viewing your profile or reading your job application, you can expect messages, phone calls or emails any time from the moment you register. Remember, employers will only contact you if you have the experience necessary for the position they are offering. See our tips on creating a great CV (and a free sample CV).
If you are not contacted by employers be sure to update your profile. Ensure your profile is well written, in good English, with convincing reasons why you would like to work as a child carer or housekeeper. Adding a photo helps your profile to stand out from the crowd.
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What should I say when an employer calls?
An employer will most likely want to discuss your experience and whether the position they have to offer will suit you.
Be prepared. Know your experience well. Make sure you answer with consistent answers. Offer to email the employer your CV. Make sure you do this promptly.
If you are in an awkward situation – on the bus or in a noisy shop – ask if you could call them back at their convenience.
Be sure to ask lots of questions about the position, family, or the children and their needs. If you are a child carer show a keen interest in the children; after all, this is what you will be there for.
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How can I feel safe posting my contact details on Findababysitter.com and the internet in general?
Findababysitter.com is a community site. 99% of internet users are genuine, it is the 1% you need to watch out for.
If you are contacted by phone or email by a user who you suspect to be a scammer do not disclose any further details. Email findababysitter.com with details about the suspected scammer through our contact form here.
Our advice to our users is: do not to disclose your address or bank account details to anyone over the internet.
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How does Findababysitter.com work for child carers and housekeepers?
It's simple: you advertise your services by registering and creating a profile or applying directly for childcare or housekeeping jobs advertised by families or agencies. Then families and/or agencies will contact you. Create a profile here, or search jobs here.
Findababysitter.com is a community site. It is your space to use to find child care or housekeeping positions. We can not guarantee you will be contacted by families or agencies. You need to make sure your profile or application is of a standard that employers will want to respond to. Ensuring your contact details are correct and up-to-date is essential.
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