Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a very special person who would love to exercise dogs to join our team in Glastonbury.
You must be reliable, experienced with dogs, flexible and have your own vehicle to transport safely.
You will be working with different breeds of dogs from puppies to adolescents to seniors. Providing solo walks or group walks.
Training and shadowing will be given and our pet carer online training will be carried out through our sister company The Pet Academy as well as first aid training and ongoing CPD training . You will be fully covered by our insurance.
Experience of handling dogs is essential as well as being happy to work in all weathers. You can expect unconditional love from all of the pets you care for.
This job is a part-time, self-employed, casual role with working hours varying but is likely to include hours around lunchtime on weekdays.
Occasionally weekend work is offered.
Applicants must be 21 years or over and be able to provide a clean DBS check.
You must -:
- Looking to be with us on a permanent basis. We do not have any temporary roles available.
- Be comfortable with walking dogs in all weathers.
- Be efficient and prompt at communicating with your manager.
- Be able to tailor your service to the special requests of each individual client and their pet.
- Treat each pet as if it were your own ensuring that their welfare needs are met at all times.
- Ensure you follow our safety procedures at all times.
- Pick up and dispose of appropriately all pet waste.
-Supply references
To apply please visit https://www.friendsforpets.co.uk/dog-walking-jobs/
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Part-time hours: 10 per week
Salary: £9.50-£36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Dog Walker/Pet Sitter roles across Friends for Pets's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £36 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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