A babysitter is an individual employed to care for children when their parents are away for a specific, usually brief, period of time. They are generally self-employed, work to an hourly pay and would be required to look after children of all ages.
Babysitters are responsible for the children’s safety, hygiene and entertainment. Parents would generally expect a babysitter to interact with the children and organise various activities to keep them occupied.
They may also be required to cook, tidy up after activities and help with the children’s homework.
If the period of employment extends to the evening, a babysitter is generally responsible for ensuring that the child follows its regular bedtime routine at the appropriate time.
Parents also usually stipulate the kinds of specific disciplinary protocols a babysitter should follow when dealing with disobedience.
It is pivotal that the babysitter respect the parents’ preferences with regards to the treatment of their child(ren), that they may leave them in total confidence and trust.
What services does a babysitter provide?
- Supervising children in their care, ensuring their physical and mental health and safety
- Entertaining, organising games, playing with the children
- Potentially providing educative input and support (supervising homework, conducting certain mental and/or physical exercises, teaching new skills etc.) according to parents’ specifications
- Preparing meals and feeding
- Nappy changing, washing and dressing
What accommodation should be expected for a Babysitter ?
- Live-in contracts: not applicable
- Live-out contracts: this is standard practise. Babysitters may, however, be requested to stay late or sleep at the employer’s home in exceptional circumstances to be agreed prior to employment.
All our babysitters are required to
- Hold clean criminal records in both their country of employment and country of origin
- Present all certificates and qualifications from training centres and/or schools they attended
- Successfully pass two interview stages
- Provide at least three positive references from previous employers
- Complete professional dossiers containing: CV, cover letter, proof of identity (photocopy or scan), proof of address, proof of the right to work in the country of employment (if applicable), driving license and pay slips from previous professional placements. Candidates should be aware that other documentation may also be required.
Morgan & Mallet International places and recruits babysitters for temporary, seasonal, or permanent contracts. Our recruitment consultants are always available to answer your questions.
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Morgan & Mallet International
The leading international household staffing agency
We recruit candidates with a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in the household staffing industry
We verify the candidate's references each time, we contact every previous employer
We can advise you regarding the work contract and regulations
The recruiter organizes a deep interview with all candidates to check their experience
We check their criminal record for you and all official document for your security
We can employ the candidates instead of you
(service available only in UK, USA and France)
Morgan & Mallet International is the leading global agency for luxury domestic and private staff recruitment since 2015.
Our primary goal is the client’s peace of mind. We specialize in placing domestic and private staff both locally and internationally to cater to our clients’ personal needs. We assist our clients in recruiting household and domestic staff for a variety of settings, including private villas, apartments, palaces, royal residences, chalets, private islands, family offices, yachts, private planes, and diplomatic residences.
Our experts recruit and place highly experienced candidates for exclusive clients, including top business professionals, HNW & UHNW families or individuals, royal families, celebrities, VIPs, VVIPs, political figures, and world-renowned artists. We also provide services to embassies, governmental organizations, diplomats and their families, and international private businesses for managing their extensive properties.
As a recruitment and headhunting agency, we specialize in sourcing private, household, and domestic staff in the USA, UK, Europe, and the Middle East, for both temporary and permanent positions.
We are a global company with offices in key cities such as London, Los Angeles, New-York, Dubai, Paris, Valbonne/Monaco, and Geneva.
Morgan & Mallet Placement/Payroll Services
Your household staff under Morgan & Mallet Payroll
(USA, UK and France only)
Using Morgan & Mallet International’s payroll services for your household staff ensures legal compliance and manages tax withholdings. It guarantees timely salary payments, handles benefit deductions, reduces paperwork, and maintains organized records. Those services apply only for children over 3 years old.
Staff receive health insurance, retirement plans, and HR support. Liability is minimized through compliance, with mediation services available. Confidentiality is maintained by securely managing employee data.
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Our Babysitter Recruitment Process
Step 1
Define your recruitment needs and the profiles you are looking for
Step 2
Submission of our conclusions and notes regarding your needs
Step 3
Signature of the search mandate
Step 4
Presentation of the candidates selected by us with all the checks carried out on their professional background.
Step 5
Placement of the candidate within your property and regular monitoring of the placement for the first 3 months of employment
