House Sitter

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Join Our Caring Team at We Love Pets Haywards Heath

Are you a devoted animal lover looking for a rewarding career? We Love Pets is searching for reliable, compassionate Pet Sitters to join our ever-growing team! With us, you can transform your love for pets into a fulfilling job that offers flexibility and support.

Why choose We Love Pets?

Comprehensive training: Learn valuable pet care skills, including first aid, and deepen your understanding of animal behaviour.

Trusted reputation: As a fully licensed, insured, and DBS-checked company, we provide quality care and safety for pets and peace of mind for their owners.

A supportive environment: Join a network of pet-loving professionals who share your passion for animals, and benefit from the backing of an experienced, regulated business.

Make a difference: By providing personalised care to pets in the comfort of their homes, you can help ensure their happiness and well-being when their owners are away.

Ready to embark on this delightful journey with pets? Apply now to join our dedicated team at We Love Pets and make a positive impact on the lives of pets and their families! Feel free to share this opportunity with friends and family who might be interested in pursuing a pet-focused career.

Job Summary

Stay in wonderful places by house-sitting and caring for pets.

Why not become a We Love Pets house-sitter? If you are retired, work from home, freelance or aren’t tied to a desk/office you can earn extra money, travel around and earn a daily fee!

We’re looking for an amazing house-sitter to join our team. This is an exciting role where you can look after some lovely pets in the comfort of their own homes.

Main duties

• Provide housesitting services for pets whose owners are away
• Understand special requests and specific conditions for each pet
• Stay overnight for the days requested in the customer’s home to look after their wonderful pets
• Do general household duties such as cleaning, washing up and emptying the bins
• Walk dogs outdoors in all weather conditions (anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes at a time)
• Give each pet love and attention and treat the customer’s pets as if they were their own
• Ensure each dog is getting plenty of exercise and a toilet break
• Ensure the safety of the pets you and anyone else around them
• Take photos of the pets for their owners and update them regularly
• Give fresh water, wipe paws and towel wet dogs down
• Making sure you are not out for longer than 4 hours per day

Requirements

Candidates must:

• Submit for a police and reference check
• Look after pets as if they are a member of the family
• Complete our online pet first aid course and training
• Have a reliable mobile phone
• Report to the branch manager and work with the team to provide a high- quality service.
• Be available for overnight stays for house-sitting for up to a month

We really value our team and as part of this commitment we ensure all the team have:

• Regular team meet ups
• Animal care online training
• Full insurance protection
• Uniform and supplies

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £30.00-£50.00 per day

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Pet/House Sitter
Expected start date: 01/06/2023