Can a fourteen year old get a job in the UK?

Answer 1

The answer is that there is no real age to babysit. It really is up to the parents, although the preferred age is 16 or above. There is also no law against leaving you own child alone by him/herself. Again it's really up to the parents and the maturity of the child.

Answer 2

i have just had a baby and my daughter is 14 is she old enough 2 babysit i have just had a baby and my daughter is 14 is she old enough 2 babysit i have just had a baby and my daughter is 14 is she old enough 2 babysit

Answer 3

yes they can but not a very good one. there is no minimum wage for a 14 year old and it is very difficult to get a job as you need national insurance number for a proper one. you get tht wen ur 16. many businesses wont employ you as well due to tax and insuracne reasons. find a job with a family friend, an infromal job that's the best one i think.

Answer 4

In the UK there is no law about the minimum legal age for babysitting. Whether a 12 year old should babysit or not depends on their individual maturity; some 12 year olds are more mature than adults, however others act a lot younger than they are. If the babysitter is mature and responsible, they should take a babysitting and/or first aid course and make sure they have had plenty of experience. For example, if you have only worked with kids aged 2 and up and someone asks you to sit for a newborn, apologise and turn it down. This way you show that you are honest and reliable.

Hand out fliers to people you know with kids (never to a stranger) and be sure they know that you are only 12. They might want to have you come for an interview first, but if they see you are responsible and good with kids, then yes you can babysit!

Answer 5

You can start working from the age of 13 in England, although some parents may want you to be older. It's worth a try though!