“It takes two to tango,” Better together,” “Make mine a double.” It’s part of human nature to prefer living, working and even drinking in pairs. Why? Partnerships open doors, boost options and provide support.

We’re delighted to be teaming up with Caresies, the new online platform that connects busy families with reliable carers in New Zealand. Find out more as we give you the lowdown on our new and exciting partnership.

How Does Caresies Work?

Caresies is an online marketplace that connects parents with nannies, babysitters and domestic childcare helpers. The beauty of Caresies is its flexibility. It lets parents hire in help when they need it most, and it gives carers control of how much work they want to take on.

Ask any parent at the school gates what their biggest challenges can be. Finding last-minute cover for a school pickup or when a child is too sick for nursery is likely to be high on the list. Although one of the aims of Caresies is to plug these kinds of gaps, its services go much further by incorporating long-term, more permanent care as well. 

The platform lets families create and display all sorts of childcare jobs. Carers can also use the platform to promote their skills, rates and availability.

This is match-making with openness, convenience and simplicity at its heart. It gives parents the opportunity to review applicants, and it gives carers the chance to find the type of work they’re looking for. Caresies offers both parties a better sense of control so that they can decide for themselves whether they’re the right fit.

If you still have burning questions, you can find out more on the Caresies FAQs page here. Or, if you can’t find the answer to your query there, you can get in touch with Caresies here.

How Does the Partnership With Pay the Nanny Work?

When they use Caresies, parents have the following options. They can:

• Create accounts by signing up here
• Create childcare jobs
• Browse carer profiles
• Manage payments through the platform

They may want to post one-off roles, long-term positions and everything in between. They can also invite their preferred carers to apply for a particular role at a moment's notice. This freedom allows families to find the ideal nanny for them or build a pool of reliable carers that they can call on when they need them.

Although searching for carers and creating an account are free, there are charges for parents who post permanent jobs and on completion of one-off jobs. Pay the Nanny is delighted to let families who use its service post jobs on Caresies free of charge. 

We very much see working with Caresies as a two-way street that helps both families and carers. Aside from finding the right carer, the other major headache for busy parents is understanding how to pay them.

You can tick off both these issues if you use Caresies and Pay the Nanny together. Giving parents the option to use Caresies for free is an incentive to get them to utilise both services and reduce the stress that comes with finding a carer and paying them correctly.

Carers benefit too. They can also create profiles. They can then give details about their qualifications and experience. Importantly, they can let parents know when they are available and how many hours they’d like to work. Carers have the option:

• To apply for all types of jobs, whether they’re one-off and time-specific or recurring
• To get in touch with the families through an in-app messaging system
• To advertise their own rates of pay
• To work when and for how long is going to suit them

What Kinds of Jobs Can I Post on Caresies?

Parents and families can post any kind of job that relates to childcare. Experienced nannies, babysitters and domestic childcare workers all use the platform. At the moment, the focus of the Caresies is on childcare only and doesn’t extend to other domestic services such as disability care, cleaning or dog-walking.

How Does Caresies Benefit Parents?

For parents who use Caresies, the emphasis is on safety, simplicity and savings.

Caresies has made security its number one priority. All parents and carers have to undergo a rigorous verification process. Caresies vets nannies and other childcare workers by making ID, police and right-to-work checks. It also ensures that reviews are authentic.

The idea is to make the whole process of finding extra help as simple as possible. Caresies gives parents the opportunity to find carers for one-off jobs such as picking the kids up from school. This helps parents build a support network they can call on in emergencies. Flexibility is the buzzword among the Caresies team.

At the same time, parents can also use the simple online system to look for carers to fill a permanent role. They can engage and check out carers and relax knowing that payments get managed through Caresies.

There are money-saving opportunities, too. It’s free to join Caresies, and there are no lock-ins or subscription fees. There is also the option to use Pay the Nanny to sort out nanny payroll.

There’s a user-friendly Caresies app that lets parents browse available carers based on their preferences. They can check out profiles and book the carer that suits their needs.

How Does Caresies Benefit Carers?

For carers who use Caresies, the emphasis is on choice, confidence and convenience. 

Nannies and babysitters are already telling Caresies how much they love the diversity of job opportunities that are available on the platform. It’s their go-to place to look for one-off jobs they may want as a side hustle or for more permanent positions.

They also have the option of filtering out jobs based on their availability and location. They can book repeat jobs with their preferred families. Using Caresies is a real confidence builder because carers know they’re using a platform they can trust. Caresies vets all published content carefully so that adverts are transparent for extra clarity.

Carers love the simplicity of Caresies. They can engage and chat with families almost immediately, and, best of all, the platform is free for them to sign up for and use. The in-app messaging system lets them communicate directly with parents, making it simple to talk through job descriptions, expectations and schedules.

The Caresies Philosophy

The Caresies' mission is a simple one: to connect families with loyal and hardworking caregivers. Their goal is to make the process of finding quality childcare seamless and stress-free.

Caresies also sets out to empower all childcare providers, including nannies and babysitters. They want to help carers turn their passion into an exciting career.

Caresies very much sees itself as a family. It’s a unique support system and a community committed to taking care of the next generation of kids and carers.

The Benefits of an Online Platform

The history of online sites that connect people may be brief, but the number of apps that allow for speedy communication has exploded. The original sites, such as Friends Reunited, already seem sluggish and relics of long ago.

Users are now far more focused on making more targeted connections in the shortest amount of time. They don’t want to waste energy trawling around for contacts that may be of little use. Instead, they enjoy using their spare time to research and drill down into what they’re looking for at speed by using their smartphones.

Caresies wants to use this new way of doing things in a positive way by helping parents and carers to connect. The process is simple and efficient, cutting down on wasted time and effort.

There are few things more important than the welfare of our kids. Parents are having to work harder than ever to provide for their families. Caresies is proud to be playing a part in making the lives of both families and carers a little easier.

Pay the Nanny is thrilled to be entering into a partnership with Caresies. The synergies between these two platforms are palpable. Both Pay the Nanny and Caresies are there to free up parents and to make carers feel valued for the fantastic work they do.

So, let Caresies help you find your ideal carer or your dream job, and let Pay the Nanny sort out all the complex payroll issues that come with hiring a nanny or working as a carer. It's a win, win all round!

Sign Up With Caresies Today!

Whether you need a carer in an emergency for a sick child who’s home instead of at daycare or a permanent nanny who can regularly help with the school run, Caresies is the platform designed to help you find a quality carer who can slot right in straight away.

Caresies is also the online marketplace where dedicated carers can set out their stalls and find quality work with families across New Zealand.

Calling all parents and carers! Sign up to Caresies today and get connected. It’s a free and easy modern solution to an age-old problem. Become part of the Caresies family today.