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What jobs can you do at 13 in the UK?

By Rachel Acosta

There are a wide variety of Saturday jobs for 13 year olds, including washing cars, gardening, delivering flyers, modelling (see below), babysitting (see below), retail and hospitality (both covered later on this page) and working for your parents.

How can a 13-year-old make money UK?

Just make sure your teen’s complying with the law, see below.

  1. READ OUR POST HERE ON TEN WAYS TO MAKE MONEY GAMING!
  2. Sell second hand clothes online.
  3. Download free money apps.
  4. Get a side gig on Fiverr.
  5. Teach elderly people how to use the internet.
  6. Babysit.
  7. Walk dogs for your neighbours.
  8. Start a gaming channel on YouTube.

What kind of job can a 13 year old get?

The jobs a 13 year old can do are broad but perhaps not so conventional. Although you cannot work in a bar or club, you can in fact get a paper round or try your hand at babysitting. These local jobs have many perks and should leave you with a nice boost to your weekly pocket money!

Can a 13 year old get a babysitting job?

You won’t find babysitting jobs for 13 year olds advertised and most adults will consider that a 13 year old is far too young to be left in charge of their own children. It may be better to try out the other jobs listed on this page first, before considering a babysitting job or wait until you’re a bit older.

How much do 13 year olds get paid?

How much will you be paid for paper round jobs? 13 year olds can expect to be paid per completed paper round at a rate set by the newsagent, so ask around to find out which of your local newsagents pays the best.

How old do you have to be to get part time job in UK?

In the UK, children need to be at least 13 years old to get a part-time job – a light one that doesn’t put their lives and health at risk. There is an exception for performing children working in television, theatre or modelling.