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What would you class me as?

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ELLNEW1698 · 08/01/2016 10:37

I am 17 and in full time education I look after two boys aged 8 and 10 both with autism usually two days per week for a few hours. This can be Thursdays anytime from 4 - 11, Saturdays anytime up until 11 and Sundays. I am not qualified, I took a crash first aid course with my school and have an Autism awareness diploma. I get paid £5 an hour. I am really confused as to what I would class myself, as I put the boys food on, play with them, take them to the park, soft play. Can anyone help me??

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ELLNEW1698 · 08/01/2016 13:52

^^I have come away with bruises before now and a badly bruised eye

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ELLNEW1698 · 08/01/2016 13:49

Do you think the pay is fair for what I do as sometimes I feel as though for what I do its not enough especially for two children?

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Karoleann · 08/01/2016 13:47

I don't think you're a babysitter as you take the children out of the house.
I would say you're an (underpaid) unqualified special needs nanny.

littleducks · 08/01/2016 12:39

I did something similar years ago and put it down on my CV as a special needs nanny, helped me get into uni on a healthcare course.

HSMMaCM · 08/01/2016 12:35

Yes babysitter working long hours. All good experience if you want to move into nannying later though.

titchy · 08/01/2016 11:17

Babysitter. Working a LOT!

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ELLNEW1698 · 08/01/2016 11:02

This is in the children's home and I didn't know I might have to get insurance, I do get cash in hand but I thought because I work during the day and do a lot more work than the standard babysitter I wouldn't be classed as this.

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Penfold007 · 08/01/2016 10:51

Your a full time pupil in compulsory full time education who babysit s (cash in hand).

Bonkerz · 08/01/2016 10:46

If this is in the children's home then you could say you are a nanny and may need to pay for insurance for yourself. If you don't have insurance then you are a home help/babysitter.

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ELLNEW1698 · 08/01/2016 10:38

I also put them to bed and read to them.

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