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Maizie

Babysitter in Herne Bay

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£12/hr
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1 week
Last seen
01 Mar 2026
Updated
Feb 2026

My Summary

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Full Driving Licence
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Evening Babysitter
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About Me

Hi! I’m a kind, thoughtful, and genuinely caring person who absolutely loves working with children and helping others. Creating a safe, happy, and nurturing environment for kids isn’t just something I’m good at — it’s something I truly enjoy and take pride in.

I have experience with children of all ages, especially through volunteering at local roller skating sessions where I regularly help supervise, encourage, and support young skaters. This has taught me patience, responsibility, and how to confidently manage different personalities and age groups — all while keeping things fun and safe! I’m naturally bubbly, warm, and approachable, and I love having a good laugh. My sense of humour helps me connect easily with children and build positive, trusting relationships.

I’m very engaging and attentive, always making sure the children around me feel heard, valued, and included. I love teaching and learning new things, whether that’s helping with homework, getting creative with arts and crafts, building imaginative games, or exploring new hobbies together. I believe every day is an opportunity for children to grow, discover, and feel encouraged.

I can cook and bake, and I’m more than happy to prepare healthy meals and fun treats. I’m organised, dependable, and have a full driving licence, which means I can help with school runs, activities, and outings with confidence and reliability.

I absolutely love adventures — from nature walks and park trips to creative indoor activities on rainy days. I always make sure the children I care for are not only safe but truly enjoying themselves. My goal is to create happy memories while supporting routines and respecting each family’s values and preferences.

For families considering a live-in babysitter, I’m adaptable, respectful of personal space, and understand the importance of fitting seamlessly into a household. I’m responsible, tidy, and committed to becoming a positive, supportive presence in your home — someone your children feel excited to spend time with and someone you feel completely comfortable trusting.

Above all, I care deeply about the wellbeing of the children I look after. I want parents to feel confident that their little ones are in safe, capable, and loving hands. I would love the opportunity to bring my energy, warmth, and enthusiasm to your family!

My Experience

I bring a well-rounded background of hands-on experience, responsibility, and community involvement that has helped me develop strong childcare and life skills.

I have volunteered at two local roller skating clubs, where I supported and trained children across a wide range of ages and abilities. In this role, I assisted with coaching, supervised sessions, encouraged confidence in beginners, and ensured safety procedures were followed at all times. Working with different age groups has strengthened my ability to adapt my communication style, manage group dynamics, and provide patient, individualised support. I am confident leading activities, keeping children engaged, and maintaining a calm, positive environment even in busy settings.

Alongside this, I have gained valuable experience helping with a catering business. This role required organisation, time management, teamwork, and attention to detail. I assisted with food preparation, presentation, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Through this, I developed practical cooking skills and an understanding of dietary needs and food safety — skills that are highly beneficial when preparing meals for children.

I have also supported a cleaning business, where reliability, trustworthiness, and high standards were essential. This experience has made me extremely organised, tidy, and attentive to detail. I understand the importance of maintaining a clean, safe home environment, particularly for families with young children.

In addition, I hold a full driving licence, allowing me to confidently assist with school runs, extracurricular activities, outings, and errands. I understand the responsibility that comes with transporting children and always prioritise safety and punctuality.

Overall, my experience reflects maturity, responsibility, and a genuine commitment to helping others. I am dependable, proactive, and capable of balancing fun with structure. Parents can feel reassured that their children will be cared for by someone who is experienced, organised, safety-conscious, and truly passionate about supporting young people’s growth and happiness.

My Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience
• First-Year University Student Nurse – Currently training to become a nurse, with knowledge of health, safety, wellbeing, and basic first aid principles.
• Extensive Childcare Experience – Volunteered at two local roller skating clubs, supporting and training children of a wide range of ages and abilities. Experienced in supervising group activities, ensuring safety, building confidence, and creating an encouraging environment.
• Experience Working with All Age Groups – Confident caring for and engaging children from early years through to teenagers, adapting communication and activities to suit developmental stages.
• Activity Leadership & Coaching Skills – Assisted in leading skating sessions, maintaining discipline in a fun and positive way, and promoting teamwork and resilience.
• Catering Experience – Assisted in a catering business, gaining skills in food preparation, hygiene standards, organisation, and time management. Confident preparing meals and baking in a home setting.
• Cleaning & Household Support Experience – Worked with a cleaning business, developing strong attention to detail, organisation skills, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety within the home.
• Full UK Driving Licence – Able to support with school runs, activities, appointments, and outings reliably and safely.
• Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Warm, bubbly, and approachable personality with the ability to build trusting relationships with children and parents alike.
• Highly Organised & Reliable – Balances university studies with work commitments successfully, demonstrating responsibility, punctuality, and strong time management.
• Adaptable & Live-In Ready – Respectful, tidy, and able to integrate smoothly into a family home, understanding boundaries and household routines.

My Availability

Availability

I am currently a first-year university student training to become a nurse, which reflects my natural caring personality and long-term commitment to helping others. My studies have strengthened my sense of responsibility, time management, and understanding of health, safety, and wellbeing — all qualities that are highly valuable in a childcare role.

Although I am studying, I have structured my schedule carefully and can confidently fit babysitting around my university commitments. I remain very available for regular babysitting, evening and weekend care, school runs, and additional hours where needed. I am also open to discussing live-in arrangements and longer-term roles, depending on the family’s needs.

My training requires organisation and dedication, so I am used to balancing responsibilities effectively. Parents can feel reassured that when I commit to a role, I am reliable, punctual, and fully present. Babysitting is not just something I do around my studies — it is something I genuinely enjoy and prioritise.

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Last updated 28/02/2026

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £12.00 per hour

My Documents

  • UK Driving Licence (added 28/02/2026)
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This profile was last updated on 28th February 2026 and has been produced from information provided to us by the user. We have not verified or confirmed the accuracy of any of the information and members should undertake their own vigorous checks and references. Please ensure you read our Safety Advice and information on how to Check Childcare Provider Documents.