Babysitter jobs in Manchester typically pay £13–£17 an hour (about £2,250–£2,950 a month full time). Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of evenings and weekends. Employers ask for childcare experience and references and right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Manchester.
- Typical pay
- £13–£17
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- £2,250–£2,950
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Rare
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Evenings and weekends
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open babysitter positions in Manchester
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Register as a BabysitterAbout babysitter jobs in Manchester
Babysitter jobs in Manchester are household positions: a babysitter looks after children for evenings, weekends or short periods while parents are out. Families hiring in Manchester range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Greater Manchester.
Manchester is known for digital media, technology, healthcare, and professional services, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as BBC MediaCity, the NHS, Barclays Technology, Booking.com, and AutoTrader. Manchester is the UK's largest tech hub outside London, with MediaCity anchoring a national broadcasting cluster.
Main duties
- Supervise children and keep them safe
- Follow bedtime and meal routines
- Play, read and keep children busy
- Help older children with homework
- Update parents at the end of the shift
Babysitter pay in Manchester
Household incomes in Manchester are shaped by an average local salary of around £36,000, which is why babysitter pay here sits close to the UK average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a babysitter
- 7:30Breakfast & school run
- 9:30Play & learning
- 12:00Lunch & nap
- 15:00Pick-up & homework
- 18:00Dinner, bath & handover
Why work in Manchester?
The local job market is growing at 4.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Manchester.
Manchester is often described as “The UK's Northern Tech and Media Powerhouse”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Childcare experience and references
- Paediatric first aid
- Background check for work with children
- Availability evenings or weekends
Working in United Kingdom
- Right to work in United Kingdom: Workers need the right to work in the UK; employers must check documents before employment starts.
- Checks: employers usually ask for right-to-work checks, references and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check — an enhanced DBS check for roles with children or vulnerable adults.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage.
- Contract: Employees must receive a written statement of employment particulars from their first day of work.
Live-in or live-out?
Most babysitter roles in Manchester are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your babysitter experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete UK right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a babysitter earn in Manchester?
Babysitter jobs in Manchester typically pay £13–£17 an hour (about £2,250–£2,950 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in babysitter jobs in Manchester?
Most positions are live-out. Most babysitter roles in Manchester are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a babysitter in UK?
Employers ask for childcare experience and references, paediatric first aid and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.
What does a babysitter do day to day?
A babysitter looks after children for evenings, weekends or short periods while parents are out. Typical duties include supervise children and keep them safe, follow bedtime and meal routines, play, read and keep children busy.
How do I apply for babysitter jobs in Manchester on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Manchester hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a babysitter work?
A typical schedule is evenings and weekends. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.