dog walker and sitter
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Fulbourn Cat Sitting Company, established in 2021, is looking for a part-time/self-employed reliable, meticulous, trustworthy and conscientious cat sitter.
We carry out visits to over 200 clients in Cambridge and surrounding villages (Duxford, Balsham, Dullingham, Swaffham Prior, Coton, and Comberton being the furthest areas from the centre we currently cover).
Requirements:
- Have previous experience in cat care or pet-sitting
- Be passionate about cats and their welfare
- Be skilled in administering medications (preferably, but not essential, also subcutaneous insulin injections)
- Have good communication skills
- Be able to use initiative
- Applicants must be 18 or over and hold a clean driving license
The ideal candidate must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, school holidays, and bank holidays.
Competitive rates of pay.
More details about the company and the nature of the work can be found on our website www.thefulbourncatsittingcompany.co.uk
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- What is your availability? How many 30-minute visits would you be willing to do each morning and evening?
- Do you understand that you will need to register for self-assessment as this is a self-employed role, of which there is no guarantee of daily work, but bookings will be provided to you as and when they become available?
- Do you drive/have access to your own vehicle?
- Would you be willing to travel to all/some of the areas we cover, listed on our website? https://www.thefulbourncatsittingcompany.co.uk/areas-we-cover
- Do you have any previous experience in taking care/working with cats?
- Please tell us about yourself and why you are interested in working for The Fulbourn Cat Sitting Company
Work Location: In person
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:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for dog walker and sitter roles across The Fulbourn Cat Sitting Company'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 .
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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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