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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