dog walker and sitter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Join Our Caring Team at We Love Pets! (Flexible Positions)
Are you a devoted animal lover looking for a rewarding career? We Love Pets is searching for reliable, compassionate Pet Sitters to join our ever-growing team! With us, you can transform your love for pets into a fulfilling job that offers flexibility and support.
Why choose We Love Pets?
Tailored opportunities: Whether you prefer part-time or full-time positions, our flexible schedules cater to your needs.
Comprehensive training: Learn valuable pet care skills, including first aid, and deepen your understanding of animal behaviour.
Trusted reputation: As a fully licensed, insured, and DBS-checked company, we provide quality care and safety for pets and peace of mind for their owners.
A supportive environment: Join a network of pet-loving professionals who share your passion for animals, and benefit from the backing of an experienced, regulated business.
Make a difference: By providing personalised care to pets in the comfort of their homes, you can help ensure their happiness and well-being when their owners are away.
Ready to embark on this delightful journey with pets? Apply now to join our dedicated team at We Love Pets and make a positive impact on the lives of pets and their families! Feel free to share this opportunity with friends and family who might be interested in pursuing a pet-focused career.
Job Summary
Stay in wonderful places by house-sitting and caring for pets.
Why not become a We Love Pets house-sitter? If you are retired, work from home, freelance or aren’t tied to a desk/office you can earn extra money, travel around and earn a daily fee!
We’re looking for an amazing house-sitter to join our team. This is an exciting role where you can look after some lovely pets in the comfort of their own homes.
Main duties
- Provide housesitting services for pets whose owners are away
- Understand special requests and specific conditions for each pet
- Stay overnight for the days requested in the customer’s home to look after their wonderful pets
- Do general household duties such as cleaning, washing up and emptying the bins
- Walk dogs outdoors in all weather conditions (anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes at a time)
- Give each pet love and attention and treat the customer’s pets as if they were their own
- Ensure each dog is getting plenty of exercise and a toilet break
- Ensure the safety of the pets you and anyone else around them
- Take photos of the pets for their owners and update them regularly
- Give fresh water, wipe paws and towel wet dogs down
Requirements
Candidates must:
- Submit for a police and reference check
- Look after pets as if they are a member of the family
- Complete our online pet first aid course and training
- Have a reliable mobile phone
- Report to the branch manager and work with the team to provide a high- quality service.
- Be available for overnight stays for house-sitting for up to a month
We really value our team and as part of this commitment we ensure all the team have:
- Regular team meet ups
- Animal care online training
- Full insurance protection
- Uniform and supplies
Find out more and apply here: https://welovepets.care/careers
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Salary: £40.00-£50.00 per day
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and own car (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
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:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for dog walker and sitter roles across We Love Pets Crawley'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 £6 - £5 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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