Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
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Position Overview & Specifications
- 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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Dog Walker/Pet Sitter roles across Custom Canine Care's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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