Sitters is now an app-based service, so you'll need to access your Sitters account via the free Sitters app. Download the app here. With the app, you have all the great benefits you love about Sitters and exciting NEW features including:. Download th

Sitters is now an app-based service, so you&apos;ll need to access your Sitters account via the free Sitters app. Download the app <a href="https://www.sitters.co.uk/carer/download-app.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a>With the app, you have all the great benefits you love about Sitters and exciting NEW features including:<ul><li style="font-size: 16px;">Set your own rates: With the new app, you&#x2019;re in control of your earnings. Tailor your hourly rate to your liking and even customise it for specific bookings.</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Hassle-free In-app Payments: Say goodbye to awkward doorstep cash talks. Sitters is now 100% cashless, so you can rest assured you&#x2019;ll get paid directly into your account, via our secure app, after every booking.</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Real-time Notifications: Stay in the loop with up-to-the-minute updates on the status of your bookings.</li></ul><a href="https://www.sitters.co.uk/carer/download-app.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download the app</a> and find childcare jobs near you now.

Help - I can't get into my account

If you're unable to get through to parents by phone before the booking - please leave a voicemail message or send a text message to the parents to confirm that you are coming. It could be that they are in the shower or in an area with weak signal or

If you&apos;re unable to get through to parents by phone before the booking - please leave a voicemail message or send a text message to the parents to confirm that you are coming. It could be that they are in the shower or in an area with weak signal or unable to hear the phone. Always attend a booking unless it has been cancelled by the parents.&#xA0;In the unlikely event that you&apos;ve arrived at a booking and there is no answer at the door, and you are unable to contact the parent by phone, please let us know via our <a href="https://sitters-member-childcarer.gorgias.help/en-GB/contact">Contact Form</a> and we&apos;ll be in touch as soon as we can.

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Help Centre (logged-in sitter) 

Troubleshooting

How do I set up my Stripe details?

When will I receive payment for a booking?

How do I set my hourly rate?

Golden rules for every booking

What to consider before a booking?

How can I get great reviews from parents?

How to reassure nervous parents

How do I see new job offers?

How are sitters selected for a booking?

Keeping in touch with parents

Why should I turn on notifications?

Should I have a DBS certificate?

How do I add/update my DBS details?

Why is my National Insurance number needed?

Complaints

Public liability insurance

Getting started with Sitters

How do I get paid for a booking?

Where do bookings take place?

Can I control which job offers I receive?

How long are bookings?

Should I contact parents during the booking?

What's involved in an overnight booking?

Extra children at a booking?

Will I know if there are pets at a booking?

What should I know about hotel bookings?

What if I have to cancel a booking?

What happens if a parent cancels?

What if parents are late/early arriving home?

How do I see my reviews?

How many children per booking?

Caring for children with additional needs

Do you provide a school pick-up service?

Can I switch off my job offers for a while?

Can I apply for more than one job on the same day/time?

Will I need to pay tax on my earnings from bookings?

Why is the parent's hourly rate different to my hourly rate?

Why is my booking still in 'Pending'?

Why was my booking unsuccessful?

When will you be closed over Christmas?

What is a Family Profile?

What are Health & Care details?

What are Health & Care details? copy

What are Booking Notes? copy

FAQs

When will I receive payment?

Why can't I accept payment in cash?

My payment is incorrect?

Payment

Best Practice Videos

Training Video Library

How do I download the app?

I'm having some problems using the app?

Will it cost me anything to download the app?

Using the Sitters app

Sitters Childcarer Code of Conduct

The Sitters Code of Conduct

First Aid Skills for Babies and Children

Whooping Cough

Choking

Reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Meningitis

Safeguarding

Useful links

Staying Safe: Keeping your personal data safe