pet trainer Cardiff, Wales
Job description
About us
Waggy Walks Cardiff offers dog walking, drop in visits for a variety of animals, and pet sitting in Cardiff. Well established with a strong and ever growing client base, we pride ourselves on offering a high quality service.
Waggy Walks Cardiff is recruiting for the following position:
Dog Walker (self-employed)
Job description
This role requires the candidate to walk clients' dogs in the Cardiff area, using their own vehicle for pick ups and drop offs. Walks take place throughout the day during the week, with a degree of flexibility towards times depending on clients' needs. Weekend walks may also be available. Waggy Walks currently covers Cardiff East and Cardiff West. This role is one of a high level of trust, not only from clients but from their dogs. It is extremely rewarding, but applicants should also be aware that it can be hard work.
Candidate requirements
Essential criteria
- Use of own vehicle suitable for transportation of dogs.
- Up to date DBS check.
- Basic level of physical fitness.
- A positive work ethic.
- An excellent affinity with dogs of all breeds.
- Flexibility to meet clients' needs.
Desirable criteria
- Possess or be working towards a qualification in animal care/welfare.
- Experience in performing the role previously.
- Knowledge of the Cardiff area.
Salary
Waggy Walks Cardiff offers a range of services, and salary is determined by the work undertaken. An example of 1 hour group dog walks is given as a guide at £9.5 per dog. The indicated approximate salary is based on 9 dogs per day over 5 days and is based on current averages. Further information regarding salary is available directly from Waggy Walks Cardiff.
The successful candidate will be covered by Waggy Walks Cardiff's Public Liability Insurance and Employer's Insurance, full details of which can be provided on request.
Exclusions
The following factors will exclude applicants from being successful:
- Any convictions relating to the welfare of animals
- A driving licence which has expired, been revoked, is provisional, has restrictions or any terms applied
- Any convictions relating to honesty and integrity (e.g. Perverting the course of justice, theft, burglary)
How to apply:
Please send a CV and a short cover letter explaining your suitability for the role.
If you have any questions about the role or the process, please get in touch via the above email address. Deadline for applications is 7 August 2023, however there is a possibility of this closing early should there be sufficient interest prior to this date, applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their interest in the role early to avoid disappointment. Applicants may then be invited to attend an informal interview/trial group dog walk and will be notified of this via email or Indeed messaging.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £400.00 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to a vehicle suitable for the transportation of dogs?
Licence/Certification:
- DBS check (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/08/2023
Expected start date: 14/08/2023
