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Help Centre (prospect sitter)

Typically, it takes us between 10 days and a few weeks to finalise your application as a Sitters childcarer. This timeframe depends on how quickly we receive your:<ul data-sourcepos="7:1-10:0"><li data-sourcepos="7:1-7:88" style="font-size: 16px;">Professional childcare references:&#xA0; These are essential to verify your experience.</li><li data-sourcepos="8:1-8:96" style="font-size: 16px;">Relevant documents:&#xA0; This includes proof of identity and any other required documentation.</li><li data-sourcepos="9:1-10:0" style="font-size: 16px;">Interview: We like to get to know you better and ensure you&apos;re a great fit for Sitters.</li></ul>We&apos;ll keep you updated throughout the process and you&apos;ll receive notifications about the status of your application. Interested in becoming an approved sitter? <a href="https://www.sitters.co.uk/become-a-sitter.aspx" id="isPasted">Apply today &gt;</a>

Typically, it takes us between 10 days and a few weeks to finalise your application as a Sitters childcarer. This timeframe depends on how quickly we receive your:. We'll keep you updated throughout the process and you'll receive notifications about

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How long does the application process take?Updated 6 months ago