Self Employed Dog Walker / Pet Carer

Are you looking for a more flexible work life balance? Are you wanting more time at home with the kids, or to enjoy your time outdoors more? Well look no further. Our flexible full-time and part-time roles are still available to all pet enthusiasts looking for a suitable and flexible role to suit their lifestyle and commitments. As a pet caring / dog walking service we are on the look for enthusiastic pet lovers who love the outdoors in and around the Hexham area.

Role Description:

In addition to loving animals, you must be loyal to the team and dedicated to providing excellent customer service. You should also possess exceptional time keeping skills. It’s imperative that you have access to your own vehicle, which must be large enough to transport dogs in safely and securely. You should be willing to undergo a DBS check and provide two references, in addition to passing a canine first aid course.

Your role will consist of

  • Providing dog walking services around Hexham area, including both solo walks (1 dog) or group walks (multiple dogs). Your role is to travel to areas around Hexham to allow dogs a safe and open space to run and play around.
  • Providing pet caring services, including home boarding and pet care throughout the day relevant to requests. This will include animals such as cats, birds, or small pets (including reptiles). These roles consist of cleaning pet products (litter trays or cages), feedings and social interaction with these animals.
Requirements: Must have experience with animals. Own and drive a car suitable to transport dogs. Be loyal and dedicated to the team and the pets in your care. Capturing social media content

Benefits:

  • Flexibility and freedom to suit any lifestyle.
  • Meet new people and lots of pets.
  • Explore new places.
  • Daily exercise.
  • Fortnightly pay.
  • Pet care First Aid Training.
  • Fantastic earning potential.
  • Uniform provided.
Skills:
  • Communication & Customer Service.
  • Time Management / consistency.
  • Reliable.
  • Motivational.
  • Patient.
  • Physical fitness.
Subcontracted Hours only (Wage based on expected and available work) Applicants must have availability to work Monday to Friday. However, preference will be given to candidates who are available to work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Salary: Buildable basis

Interested…? Please send us your CV and cover letter to us below, and let’s chat more about our available roles over a lovely cup of tea / coffee!

Your CV and cover letter can be emailed directly to our Territorial Owner below at linda@gooddogwalking.co.uk

Pay: £11.53-£45.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Company events
  • Flexitime
  • Work from home
Application question(s):
  • Do you live in or around the Hexham Northumberland area?
  • Do you have experience with walking or caring for animals (through work, friends, family, OR having you own pets)?
Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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