Pet Sitter / Dog Walker

STAMFORD BASED PET SITTER/DOG WALKER - must live IN or NEAR TO Stamford.

Calling all animal lovers! Are you somebody that dreams of working with animals? How would you like to spend your days cuddling kitties, feeding ferrets, and dozing off alongside dogs? At The Stamford Catsitter we will see all kinds of creatures, and we're looking to bring someone onboard that can help us care for all the above, and more!

This is an opportunity for an animal lover to become a part of a young and expanding pet sitting business. Initially, this role would be ideal for something with an existing work commitment, around which they can schedule pet visits. Part-time to begin with, we do anticipate that as the business grows, the successful applicant will have the freedom to take on as many visits as they may want.

The successful candidate will carry out pet sitting visits and dog walks to clients across Stamford and its surrounding towns & villages. Availability during evenings and weekends is essential.

Any bookings will be given to the successful applicant as and when we receive them. Please be advised they often fall on weekends, bank holidays and school holiday time.

This a part-time, flexible role which we anticipate will grow in demand as the business continues to expand. We must stress that there is no guarantee of weekly work initially (as the requests come from clients as-and-when they need them), but we believe this would benefit the right candidate as a supplementary income stream at first., In return, we will provide:

• A Stamford Catsitter T-Shirt!


• PetPlan Petsitters' Insurance Coverage


• Flexible hours


• Ability to manage your own schedule


• Fuel costs to and from any visits outside of your immediate area


• Access to head boops, nose nuzzles and fuzzy faces!


To apply, please send an up to date CV along with a covering letter explaining why you think you'd suit the role.


• Be 18 years or over


• Able to register for Self-Assessment (this is a self-employed role)


• Hold a full, clean driving licence with access to a vehicle


• Live within a reasonable distance to Stamford


• DBS checked/able to pass a DBS check


• Able to provide at least 2 references


• Have a smartphone with unlimited internet access


Our ideal candidate would:

• Have a passion for animals and their welfare


• Experience caring for pets


• Be dedicated and conscientious


• Be digitally literate and enjoy taking photos


• Have great communication skills
  
  The Stamford Catsitter is a premium pet sitting and dog walking service for Stamford and it's surrounding towns.


In 5 years of business it has grown to service over 1000 clients, and cover many different towns and villages across Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire. Made up of a dynamic and young team, we are a fast growing business with digital capabilities at our forefront.

Our mission? To provide a high quality care service for pet owners while they are away from their furry children. Sitters will enjoy unlimited cuddles, head boops and nose nudges as well as a flexible working pattern to fit around your existing job/other commitments.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance

Pay: From £14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 50 per week,
• Casual dress


• Employee discount


• Free or subsidised travel


Schedule:

• Holidays


• Monday to Friday


• Night shift


• Overtime


• Weekend availability


Application question(s):

• Do you understand that there is no guarantee of weekly work at first, bookings will be ad-hoc and provided to you as they come in (growing as your client base increases)?


• You must live in Stamford or a surrounding town/village to be considered for this role. Where do you live?


Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence & access to a car (required)