Dog Carer/dog walker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Looking for very special people who love dogs and would like to work with them.
Experience is preferred and pay will reflect experience.
Currently looking for someone to regularly walk clients dogs and also provide care in their home.
Dog carers will be staying in people’s homes looking after their dogs whilst they are travelling.
Please apply for an application form. There will be a DBS check carried out and insurance will be provided.
You will need to be able to travel to clients homes and be happy to stay there for the assignments.
You will be able to provide your availability for staying away and some day assignments will be available.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £9.00-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Most of the time our clients will require up to 2 weeks/ 14 days of care. Are you prepared to be away from home for up to 1 month at a time?
- What experience do you have with dogs? If none please let us know as it is not a deal breaker
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/04/2023
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 Carer/dog walker roles across Pets Great and Small'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 £9 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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