dog walker and sitter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you a dog lover who enjoys spending time outdoors? Do you have a passion for learning and helping dogs and owners live happier lives? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our team!
We are a small business that offers dog walking and training services to clients in our area. We are looking for a part time dog walker who can join our friendly and professional team.
As a dog walker, you will be responsible for:
- Picking up and dropping off dogs from their homes using your own vehicle
- Walking dogs in groups or individually at our private field and in all weather conditions
- Providing games based training to dogs during walks to improve their behaviour and skills
- Following our safety and welfare policies and procedures
- Communicating with clients and colleagues in a courteous and respectful manner
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- A full clean driving license and a reliable vehicle
- A flexible schedule and availability to work either one or two days a week from 9:30 to 14:30, or Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 13:00 (these times can be adjusted for the right person)
- A love for all dogs regardless of their size or temperament
- A patient, kind, compassionate, and optimistic attitude
- A willingness to learn and grow with us
Ideally, you should also have:
- At least two years of experience in a similar role or relevant qualifications
- A good understanding of dog behaviour
- A desire to always do your best and improve
Salary: minimum wage plus mileage. With the option for a performance bonus.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role and what you can bring to our team to itssimplythepets@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 8-16 per week
Salary: £6.70-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: On the road
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:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for dog walker and sitter roles across Its Simply The 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 .
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 £18 - £7 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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