Dog Walker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to increasing demand, we’re creating a new position here at Fox & The Hounds Pet Services.
With an ever growing waiting list for potential clients based in Congleton and the surrounding areas. We’re looking to employ someone on a freelance basis, who we hope to build a new diary around.
The ideal candidate must live local to the area, own and be willing to use their own vehicle, have a history working with animals and be able to demonstrate the following qualities;
- Confidence handling dogs of all sizes
- Confidence handling more than one dog at a time
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Excellent self-management skills
- Ability to function under pressure
- Ability to demonstrate patience
- Be physically able to achieve 10,000+ steps on a daily basis (with a full diary) in all weathers on all surfaces
- Be able to commit to an expected work day pattern of 10:00 to 15:00 (with a full diary)
- Ability to access apps used on either iPhone or Android
Qualities preferred but not essential;
- An interest in photography
Prior to starting with us, the successful candidate will be expected to;
- Consent to a DBS Check
- Sign a 'Terms of Work Agreement'
Closing date: April 16th
Job Types: Permanent, Freelance
Salary: Up to £36.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you own and are willing to use your own vehicle?
- Are you local to Congleton and Holmes Chapel?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/04/2023
Expected start date: 01/05/2023
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 roles across Fox & The Hounds Pet Services'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 £36 - £36 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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