Lead Cat Sitter - M34, M35, M43
Location: M34, M35, M43 postcode areas
Hours: Monday–Saturday (mornings & evenings)
Contract Type: Employee - Flexible hours contract – guaranteed availability
Pay: £13 per hour + mileage & holiday pay
Start Date: Projected end of February 2026
About The Cat Care Co
At The Cat Care Co, we are passionate about providing the highest standard of in-home pet care. We specialise in cat sitting and offer visits ranging from 15 to 60 minutes, where we feed, clean up, administer medication, play with, and check on pets — keeping them happy and stress-free while their owners are away.
We are proud to be the only dedicated cat-sitting service of our kind in the area, and we hold ourselves to very high standards. Our clients trust us to care for their beloved pets, and we expect the same level of care and professionalism from every member of our team.
About the Role You will be responsible for all cat sitting visits in your area, as well as managing client contact, attending welcome visits, and arranging key collections/returns.
This is a flexible hours contract — you have a morning window (5:30am–10:30am) and an evening window (3:30pm–8:30pm) to complete your visits. This does not mean you work for the entire window — just that all visits must be completed during this time.
As an employee, you are expected to be available for work whenever you are scheduled unless you are on authorised leave or sick.
Our business is growing, so workload is expected to increase over time, though you will not be asked to complete more than 6 visits each morning and 6 each evening.
Workload is based on client bookings and cannot be guaranteed. There may regularly be less than the maximum visit numbers to complete.
Key Responsibilities
Complete all scheduled visits within your area
Feed, clean, monitor health & behaviour
Confidently administer oral and transdermal medication as required
Provide enrichment and play for cats and small pets
Contact clients, arrange and attend welcome visits
Arrange and attend key collections/returns
Write accurate visit reports and take high-quality photos
Work bank holidays and Christmas/New Year on a rota
Manage your own time to ensure visits are completed within their window
Essential Requirements
Animal care qualification
Significant professional animal care experience (paid or voluntary)
Confident administering oral and transdermal medication to cats
Full, clean UK driving licence + own car with business insurance
Willing to use own mobile phone (to access our reporting system, send visit updates, and take/attach photos for clients)
Excellent written English and customer service skills
Excellent photography skills and eye for detail
Comfortable caring for cats and small animals (e.g. reptiles, rodents)
Reliable, punctual, and organised
Willing to work flexibly, including weekends, bank holidays, and Christmas/New Year on a rota
Role subject to DBS check, references, and right-to-work checks
What We Offer £13 per hour + mileage + holiday pay
Uniform & training provided
Supportive team and structured processes
Flexible hours with guaranteed work when offered
Opportunity to grow with a thriving, expanding business 5 weeks & 4 days holiday per annum - pro rata
How to Apply
Please send your CV and covering letter to, along with an example of a pet portrait photo you have taken on your own device. Clearly communicate which role or role(s) you are interested in.
Closing Date
Friday 31st October 2025
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 24 per week
Application question(s):
* Please read the "how to apply" instructions at the bottom of the job listing
Work Location: On the road