5 Tips to Write a Great Job Ad to Find A Nanny or Babysitter

Tips to Write a Great Job Ad to Find A Nanny or Babysitter

Attract the best babysitters and nannies by crafting a job posting that truly shines and stands out from the rest!

Parenting is a busy juggling act and lots of families are looking for babysitters or nannies to help lighten the load. 

The great news is that

  • Find A Babysitter is the respected market leader in Australia with unparalleled reach
  • We invest in attracting new carers to the site every day, so your job gets seen quickly and easily
  • We send out 'job alerts' to all matched carers repeatedly, so your job is widely promoted
  • Job Postings are the most effective way for you to find the right match.  

Attract the  best babysitters and nannies to you by posting a job. 

Make your ad shine by adding clear, engaging details that help your role stand out. 

Here are our 5 top tips on writing a great job ad to help you find the best babysitter or nanny for your family:

1. BABYSITTER OR NANNY JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Write the days and hours at the very top of your ad.
  • Describe the children’s interests - what will the nanny enjoy doing with them?  Playing in the park, building blanket forts, baking cupcakes? 
  • Add personality and humour - what makes your family different from the rest? Why would the carer want to work with your family?
  • Include any 'must haves' such as a Working With Children Check.  

2. HOURLY RATES

  • Make sure you write the hourly rate in the Job Posting for a nanny or a babysitter.
  • To attract the right carers, ensure sure the pay is competitive and in line with current market rates.

3. CAR & DRIVING

  • Does your role involve driving? If so, state whether the carer needs to use her own car and the distances she’ll be driving.
  • Consider increasing the hourly rate if she is driving her own insured, serviced, safe vehicle.

4. FLEXIBILITY

  • In a competitive market you may need to be flexible about the role.
  • If there are multiple daily shifts  - can this role be job-shared between 2 different carers?
  • Can you swap a day to secure the right carer? 

5. TIME

  • Most ads attract applicants within days, but we recommend you allow 1-2 weeks to attract a range of suitable babysitters or nannies to shortlist. 
  • If you are not getting any applicants after 1 week, review your job ad. Do you need to edit the wording to make it clear? Do you need to update the hourly rates?

We know you’ll find a trusted nanny or babysitter in an efficient and affordable way, by using these tips on Find A Babysitter.

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