Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters needed
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Position Overview & Specifications
We're looking for genuine dog lovers with experience of looking after dogs who are available between 10am and 3pm during weekdays to carry out dog walks in the Chelsea and South Kensington areas. Please only apply if you are available every weekday between these times. Candidates will be expected to know basic dog behaviour and body language. We only walk one owner's dog(s) at a time. We are also interested in hearing from you if you are interested in day/overnight dog sitting in the owners home.
- Over 18
- A genuine animal lover with previous experience of looking after dogs
- Living within 20 minutes travelling of Chelsea and South Kensington by bicycle or walking
- Reliable, trustworthy, fit and happy to walk in all weathers
- Willing to use public transport to reach clients if needed (we cannot reimburse travel expenses)
- Must be available between 10am and 3pm on weekdays
- Be able to demonstrate good time keeping
- Be willing to commit to a minimum of 6 months
- Able to communicate effectively via phone, text and email
- Have a good command of the English language (spoken & written)
- Excellent people skills are needed
We need walkers/sitters to be able to commit to at least 6 months (ideally longer). This position is NOT for anyone looking to 'fill in' whilst looking for a permanent job and is on a nil hours contract, freelance basis. To find out more, please visit our 'jobs' page on www.thefurrydogmother.net.
Please apply by email to info@thefurrydogmother.net with a covering letter & CV (if you have one) telling us your experience in caring for dogs and why you think you would be a good fit for the role. Please state on your application if you are applying for a dog walker role or a pet sitter role, or both and what area of London you live in. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVERING LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Furry Dogmother Team
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: From £10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: One to One Dog walkers & Pet sitters needed
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
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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 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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