Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Walkers needed to work around the Coast (Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, North Shields) area and Wallsend (Howden through to Walkergate and Walker) area.
• One-to-one dog walking, puppy visits, and in-home dog care.
• Working individually as part of an excellent team.
• Supported role with opportunities for personal development.
• Flexible, "between school hours" work opportunity.

Our dogs range from tiny Mini Pinchers to large German Shepherds. We walk the dogs from each household on foot from their home, but a vehicle is essential for the role in order to move between clients.

Some of our dogs have issues like anxiety and some can be reactive to triggers in the environment. We will buddy and support you with each dog until you are comfortable.

You will need:

• A car to move between clients.
• Great time-keeping skills.
• A calm and confident personality.
• A genuine interest in dogs, their behaviour and care.
• To uphold and practice kind, non-coercive methods when working with our dogs.
• Availability to work between 9.30 and 2.45 (or longer) 5 weekdays (Monday to Friday)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-25 per week

Salary: £11.50-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Tyneside: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• • Do you have a car to drive between clients?
• • What makes you the ideal person for this role?
• • What area of Newcastle are you in?
• • How soon could you start and are you available Monday to Friday?
• • Do you have any relevant experience or training? If yes, please describe your experience.

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: CCCwalkerFeb