Dog Walker / Pet Sitter
1 Positions Available
Hours hours per week – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (hours may vary slightly)
Vehicle will be provided during work hours. Pay is based National Minimum Wage (overtime available). Must hold full clean drivers license.
Company Based – Ormskirk covering surrounding areas.
Job Role –
Permanent position.
Group Dog Walking: Collection & Drop Offs, Walking Multiple dogs at the same time in a secure paddock area and one2one walks in public areas
Pet Sitting: Home Visits for all animals in our care Cats, Rabbits, Chickens, Tortoises and many more small animals this service involves feeding and cleaning.
All the animals in our care are domestic animals. We accept dogs with different levels of temperaments and behavior's as well as sizes, ages, and abilities so a good understanding of dog behavior's and confidence with multiple dogs at the same time is essential.
At our company, we don't just walk dogs - we help them learn. Basic training and reinforcing good behaviour is an important part of every walk, to maintain suitable and calm play during the social interactions with other dogs. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with dogs, is attentive, and happy to support training standards while out on walks.
Your job roll will include key holding and collecting payments, so candidates are required to be CRB checked.
Applicants must have a full clean driver's license. This role involves a significant amount of driving as part of the daily routine. Much of the day is spent collecting and dropping off dogs safely between walks. While you will of course be out walking with the dogs, applicants should be comfortable spending time driving and working independently on the road needing self-motivation and good timekeeping.
Communication skills with clients and working as a team and individual is especially important.
References required.
Training –
1 weeks intensive shadow work will be provided. As a team we feel this is important to nurture new candidates to get them up to the standard of care we are known and respected for. Also, so all animals in your care are comfortable and happy with a new walker/sitter.
On the employment of a successful candidate a contract will be issued and must be signed agreeing to abide by the terms and conditions as laid out.
When –We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible
Notes –
Dog walking is not an easy job. Managing groups of dogs to the standards of care we expected can be challenging and tiring. We look for a certain level of dedication, and motivation in our team to ensure they can respond appropriately in all situations. Workers that wish to flex their knowledge are supported and we try to provide as much learning opportunity as we can, including animal first aid and some cases NVQ level 2 in animal care other options can be discussed.
Workers need to be ready to work in all weathers. This can be a shock down the line for those who train up in the delightful spring / summer. Rain or shine – you need to be prepared to maintain the pace. So, a love of the outdoors and appropriate gear is advisable.
Some uniform will be provided.
We provide a friendly, reliable, and trustworthy service for our clients and use only positive reinforcement on the animals in our care. We will be looking for the applicant to show the same high standards.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £21,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person