More references, more bookings
Families trust what past employers say. Ask everyone who paid you for this kind of work:
- families you worked for
- a creche, school or aftercare
- a guest house or holiday home
Two or three references build trust much faster than one. Each past employer gets a short form, and it takes them about three minutes. Friends and family don't count.
Be kind: no answer after a few days? You can send one friendly reminder. After that, please leave it - no more messages or calls. A reference is a favour, and some people are just busy. Ask someone else who paid you instead.
A photo with a smile
Families look at your photo first. A clear, friendly photo helps them feel they already know you.
- Face a window, so daylight falls on your face.
- Just you, from the shoulders up.
- Smile!
- No sunglasses, hats, filters or group photos.
- A full-length or posed photo
- Sunglasses, hats or filters
- Group photos
- Quotes or cartoons
The same photo on WhatsApp
When a family books you, they say hello on WhatsApp. If they see the same smiling face, they know it's you. So the same goes there: no quotes, cartoons or group photos.
Your own words
Your profile asks a few short questions about you and your work. Answer each one in one or two real sentences. Families want to hear you, not a CV.
A good place to start: what do you love about the work?
Certificates
Have a first aid or childcare certificate? Add a photo of it to your profile. Once we've seen it, families see it marked "Seen by us".
A fresh calendar
Families can only book the times you mark as free, and only if you've confirmed your calendar in the last two weeks. Check it once a week, for example every Sunday, and confirm it's correct.
Share your link, not your number
Once your profile is live, you get your own link. Share it in local Facebook and WhatsApp groups (check each group's rules first), and send it when someone asks about your work.
Why your link, and not your number?
- Families see your references, calendar and rates straight away, so they come to you ready to book.
- Your number stays private. Families only see it once they've booked you.
- No calls or messages from strangers at odd hours.
- Every booking adds to your work record, and families can leave you a review.
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