Cat Sitter (UK)

Hopecompass; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional pet sitting company seeks a Cat Sitter to provide care for cats and small pets in their homes across Oldham & Tameside. This self-employed role will involve multiple visits each day, allowing for flexible scheduling while adhering to specific visit times. Candidates must have a love for animals, transportation, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Own car with valid business insurance required.
• Full, clean driving license essential.
• Clean DBS check cost covered by company.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive care for cats and small animals.
• Manage your own schedule and travel routes for visits.
• Send detailed reports and photos to clients via app.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with technology

Commitment to feline first aid training

Ability to manage time effectively

Experience handling cats

Education

Animal related qualifications

Job description

“The Cat Care Co are a professional, qualified, registered & insured pet sitting company, visiting cats and other small furries in their homes local to Oldham & Tameside, Greater Manchester – “caring when you can’t””

We are seeking a dependable and animal-loving individual to join our team as a Cat Sitter on a self-employed contractor basis.

The role primarily involves driving between houses in the Oldham and Tameside area, caring for cats and small pets in clients’ homes. You would regularly be making between 2 and 8 visits per day across a 15 mile radius – therefore own transport is essential. This role cannot be completed using public transport.

You will need to manage your own schedule and travel routes to ensure timely visits. Morning visits must occur between 5:30 am and 10:30 am, while evening visits are scheduled between 3:30 pm and 8:30 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive care for cats and small animals, including feeding, cleaning, playtime, and companionship.
• Follow clients’ specific instructions to ensure pets’ needs are met.
• Use your own mobile phone to send detailed reports and photos to clients through our app.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with The Cat Care Co. and clients.
• Manage your own time and travel routes efficiently to meet visit schedules.

Essential Criteria:

• Own car with valid business insurance.
• Full, clean driving license.
• Clean DBS check (cost covered by The Cat Care Co.).
• A love for animals and experience handling cats.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with technology, including use of your own mobile phone with a camera for client reports.
• Commitment to completing feline first aid training.
• Available 7 days per week in the mornings and evenings to conduct visits.

Desirable Criteria

• Animal related qualifications

Additional Details:

• Hours are not guaranteed and depend on the volume of client bookings.
• Travel expenses are not reimbursed but can be claimed as a tax exemption through HMRC.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for submitting their own tax returns

Rates of Pay:

• £7.50 for a 15-minute visit.
• £10.00 for a 30-minute visit.
• £12.50 for a 45-minute visit.
• £15.00 for a 60-minute visit.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about animal care, have excellent time management and communication skills, and meet the above requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [e-mail]

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team!

Contact us

Tel / WhatsApp: [phone]

Facebook:www.facebook.com/thecatcareco

Instagram:@thecatcareco

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