Dog Walker/Carer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Dog Walker/Dog Care Assistant
Self-employed Position
Willsbridge Walkies offers luxury doggy daycare, boarding and walking services in a home environment. We are looking for a special person to assist in walking, caring for dogs, and cleaning.
Working hours will initially be 2 hours a day on weekday mornings. We are looking for someone dependable who can be flexible when it comes to days and hours worked. This is a great experience for someone who loves dogs and is interested in gaining experience in this field.
You should have some experience in dog walking/handling and will need to be strong and confident enough to walk larger dogs or dogs that pull. You will be expected to study for a Pet First Aid qualification and attend further training if asked. A Level 2 or 3 in Animal Care would be an advantage but not essential.
The successful applicant will be a reliable, resilient person with a genuine passion for dogs.
Daily duties include
- Walking dogs - You should be willing to walk dogs in all weathers, so suitable clothing and footwear will be required. You will be expected to work both alone and with other members of the team.
- Hoovering and cleaning floors, bowls, storage areas, general tidying, picking poo
- Feeding dogs
- Managing enrichment sessions with dogs
- Basic grooming and bathing
Please state your availability and location.
Please attach a CV.
Please answer the employer questions. If you do not your application will not be considered.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 10 - 12 per week
Salary: From £10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- How confident are you with managing any breed, temperament or size of dog on your own?
- Apart from your own pets, do you have any experience of caring for animals?
- Why do you think you are suited to this job? What do you hope to be doing in a year's time?
- Scenario question: You are out walking a group of dogs when one of them goes missing. What could you do to resolve the issue?
- Do you own a dog or have you ever owned a dog?
- If successful, when could you start?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: WW/5/23
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/Carer roles across Willsbridge Walkies'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 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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