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Dog care jobs in United Kingdom

  • Dog Walker
    Dog Walker
    2 days ago
    £14–£20 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Location: Central London Rufio is looking for an experienced, reliable dog walker to join our growing team. You'll begin on an hourly basis while we build your regular client roster, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time role as demand grows. We're looking for someone who genuinely loves dogs, takes pride in providing exceptional care, and is confident handling dogs of all breeds, sizes and temperaments. Responsibilities • Walk dogs safely in both solo and small group walks., • Build strong relationships with dogs and their owners through reliable, professional care., • Confidently handle dogs with a range of needs, including puppies, seniors, reactive dogs, large breeds and strong pullers., • Provide updates, photos and feedback after walks where required., • Follow Rufio's safety and welfare standards at all times. Requirements • Previous professional experience in dog walking or another dog care role (daycare, boarding, training, veterinary care, etc.)., • Confident handling dogs of all breeds, sizes and temperaments, including reactive and nervous dogs., • Strong understanding of dog behaviour and body language., • Reliable, punctual and professional., • Excellent communication and customer service skills., • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather. Desirable • Canine first aid qualification., • A full UK driving licence is not required initially but would be an advantage as the role grows. What we offer • Flexible part-time hours to start., • A clear pathway into a full-time role as your client roster builds., • Competitive hourly pay., • Ongoing support and development., • The opportunity to join a fast-growing company setting a new standard for professional dog walking.

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  • Receptionist
    Receptionist
    3 days ago
    £14–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Groomer London is a busy Ukrainian-owned dog and cat grooming salon in Kensington, and we are looking for a friendly, confident and reliable receptionist to join our team. This is a customer-facing role, so we need someone who is comfortable communicating with clients in person, over the phone and through messages. The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive and able to stay calm in a busy salon environment. Main responsibilities: • Welcoming clients and their pets into the salon, • Managing appointments, phone calls and client messages, • Taking payments and assisting with general reception duties, • Monitoring salon stock and making sure all products and supplies are available, • Keeping the reception area and salon clean, tidy and presentable, • Supporting the groomers with general salon tasks when required, • Occasionally helping to safely hold a dog or cat during grooming, • Making sure the salon runs smoothly throughout the day We are looking for someone who: • Is friendly, confident and professional, • Is reliable, responsible and well organised, • Has a flexible approach to working hours and can provide additional cover when needed, including working five or six consecutive days during occasional busy or cover periods, • Is comfortable working in a fast-paced and busy environment, • Genuinely loves animals and feels confident around both dogs and cats, • Is willing to help the team and does not mind completing practical tasks, • Has good communication and customer service skills, • Takes initiative and notices what needs to be done without always being asked Previous experience in reception, customer service, animal care or a grooming salon would be helpful, but it is not essential. You do not need to have detailed knowledge of dog and cat breeds, as full training will be provided. We are a close-knit Ukrainian team and are looking for someone positive, caring and dependable who would like to become an important part of our salon.

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  • Dog Walker
    Dog Walker
    11 days ago
    £13 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    London Pet Club is on the lookout for an experienced dog walker and pet sitter to join our team, on an occasional basis, bringing a wealth of experience in handling dogs of various breeds and sizes. The ideal candidate should exhibit expertise in dog behaviours, leash control, obedience, possess situational awareness, and be confident in managing walks both on and off lead. The dog walker must also be able to conduct occasional pet sittings when requested. This role would suit an individual who has plenty of free time, enjoys the outdoors, and can be flexible with their time. The walker would be supporting the team by floating across our operating areas, and helping with occasional dog walks and pet sitting requests. OUR OPERATING AREAS: Camden, Islington, Finsbury Park, Hampstead, Notting Hill, Chiswick, Hammersmith, Regents Park, Tufnell Park, Paddington, Walthamstow. Being a dog walker and pet sitter is incredibly rewarding, a lot of fun, and certainly not your average 9-5 job. However it requires dedication, a positive and consistent attitude, alongside having excellent customer service and communication skills. You must have dog handling experience and excellent problem-solving skills when working with animals. DOG WALKING: Hours: Up to 10 a week Days: Across Monday-Sunday Pay: £13 per hour/walk Paid: Monthly via invoice Payment is solely for completed dog walks. PET SITTING: (Ad-hoc) To stay at the client’s house Paid: 1-3 hours £13 per hour +4 £40 per day/night YOU MUST: -Be aged over 21 -Be DBS checked -Be physically fit -Be self-employed -Have dog handling experience -iPhone user with sufficient data (to use our app) -Non-smoker -Be confident to walk dogs on/off the lead -Be experienced with various sized dogs, and have an understanding of dogs and their behaviour -Enjoy outdoor walks, in all weather conditions LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS: These will need to be obtained during the trial period. Candidates are responsible for the cost. • Proof of identity and right to work in the UK, • DBS check, • Public liability insurance To qualify for the position, you need to successfully complete a 1-month trial. TRIAL ASSESSMENT: Shortlisted candidates will be assigned walks, where you will be assessed on your ability to: -Independently walk up to 3 dogs at once, both on and off lead. -Walk 1-3 hours in one setting -Manage dogs’ behaviour and interactions. -Wash and clean dogs post-walk. -Feed and provide care as needed. -Use GPS tracking and mobile applications for client updates via our app. Note: Experience solely gained through caring for family, friends, or personal pets will not be considered as professional experience. We require references from established companies to support your application. Please enquire with a CV and cover letter.

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  • Waking night support and care worker for disabled young man
    Waking night support and care worker for disabled young man
    20 days ago
    £16–£17 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Job Summary Waking Night Support worker / Carer to join a lovely team around a friendly 19 year old teenager who has epilepsy, non verbal autism, movement disorder and additional health needs. He lives at home with his family and friendly dog. Training rate will be £16 and after training this will increase to £17. This is a self-employed position (UTR number required). Minimum of 26 hours per week. Please read complete ad before applying. When contacting us please write at least a sentence why you are applying and why you would be suitable and what your experience is. Thank you. About the position Weekly hours minimum 26 hours We are looking for someone to take on 2 regular waking nights (13hr each night shift so in total 26 hours) ideally Thursday and Friday nights (but please let us know which nights work for you and we can then consider). These are strictly waking nights in the family home. More weekly hours are possible often but not less hours. This position could become a full time position after the summer if this would suit you. After successful training the rate increases from £16 to £17 per hours. Per night shift: £221 after training. This is a self-employed position with UTR number - no PAYE. This would suit a student of a relevant health related subject. Candidate would need to be able to commit to 12 months. About the young person who needs support: The young man needs someone to spot seizures or other health emergencies and if needed call the parents who are in the same house. The monitoring is with seizure video monitor and heart rate monitor and regular in person checks. These nights sometimes can be quite active - as if he has a seizure he might have to be accompanied via ambulance to A&E. Good command of the English language is essential. All training is during the day first through shadowing. About you: This position will suit someone who ideally has already worked with autistic and disabled adults and has already experience. But it is very different from working in a care home. We would are be able to train you in personal care, catheterisation, medication administration, peristeen and positive behaviour support and other essential skills - if you are a suitable candidate. His environment will need to be kept clean and tidy (it is not a cleaner position but to ensure that his environment stays tidy, safe and fit for purpose). You will help with his laundry too. We would prefer someone to work on a self-employed basis with a UTR number (not cash in hand). It is exactly 26 hours minimum per week. We hope to find someone who has specific interest in special needs. It is not a summer job but we hope to find someone to commit for a minimum of 12months. That's why we would prefer someone who has studied or will study a related subject eg Psychology, nursing or similar health related. One would need to be strong and fit to support and keep safe someone with a movement disorder. The suitable applicant would be flexible and be able to take on extra shifts from time to time. You would often work together with other team members at the beginning or end of your shift (eg for bath time). Day shifts might available too on occasion if you are interested. This position could offer full time hours from the autumn. You should be responsible, cheerful, honest and very reliable and physically strong and healthy. You will be trained by members of the experienced team in all of his health needs but also the principles of ABA - a behaviour therapy. You will need to attend some of the team meetings too. You should: • Have experience with disability and even better profound autism, • Be strong and fit, • Commit for minimum a year., • Ideally be self-employed., • Invoice at the end of every month, • Able to work legally in the UK, • Based within commuting distance to north London, • Be a non Smoker and non Vaper., • Be comfortable with dogs. Please reply with a few sentences explaining why you are interested (and please read full advertisement), send us your CV (post it on this forum and please let us know initially already why you are suitable and interested.

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  • Support worker Carer position (day shifts and waking night shift)
    Support worker Carer position (day shifts and waking night shift)
    21 days ago
    £16–£17 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Job description Position Waking night support for disabled young man Description Job Summary Waking Night Support worker / Carer for friendly young person with epilepsy and profound autism autism, movement disorder and additional health needs. He lives at home with his family and friendly dog. Experience with disability essential. About the position Weekly hours minimum 26 hours. £16 per hour. We are looking for someone to take on 2 regular waking nights (13hr each night shift so in total 26 hours) ideally Thursday and Friday nights (but please let us know which nights work for you and we can then consider). These are strictly waking nights in the family home. More weekly hours are possible often but not less hours. This position could become a full time position after the summer if this would suit you. This would suit a student of a relevant health related subject. Candidate would need to be able to commit to 12 months. About the young person who needs support: The young man needs someone to spot seizures or other health emergencies and if needed call the parents who are in the same house. The monitoring is with seizure video monitor and heart rate monitor and regular in person checks. These nights sometimes can be active - as if he has a seizure he might have to be accompanied via ambulance to A&E. Good command of the English language is essential. All training is during the day first through shadowing. Being fit and strong is essential when supporting someone with a movement disorder. About you: This position will suit someone who ideally has already worked with autistic and disabled adults and has already experience. But it is very different from working in a care home. We would are be able to train you in personal care, catheterisation, medication administration, peristeen and positive behaviour support and other essential skills - if you are a suitable candidate. His environment will need to be kept clean and tidy (it is not a cleaner position but to ensure that his environment stays tidy, safe and fit for purpose). You will help with his laundry too. We would prefer someone to work on a self-employed basis with a UTR number (not cash in hand). It is exactly 26 hours minimum per week. But for the right candidate we can look at PAYE through an agency (we work with already). We hope to find someone who has specific interest in special needs. It is not a summer job but we hope to find someone to commit for a minimum of 12months. That's why we would prefer someone who has studied or will study a related subject eg Psychology, nursing or similar health related. The suitable applicant would be flexible and be able to take on extra shifts from time to time. You would often work together with other team members at the beginning or end of your shift (eg for bath time). Day shifts might available too on occasion if you are interested. This position could offer full time hours from the autumn and during summer holidays when other team members are on holiday. You should be responsible, cheerful, honest and very reliable and physically strong and healthy. You will be trained by members of the experienced team in all of his health needs but also the principles of ABA - a behaviour therapy. You will need to attend some of the team meetings too. You should: • Have experience with disability and even better profound autism, • Be strong and fit, • Commit for minimum a year., • Ideally be self-employed., • Invoice at the end of every month, • Able to work legally in the UK, • Based within commuting distance to north London, • Be a non Smoker and non Vaper., • Be comfortable with dogs. Please reply with a few sentences explaining why you are interested (and please read full advertisement), send us your CV (post it on this forum and please let us know initially already why you are suitable and interested. Salary£16 Location N7 London, England, United Kingdom Type of job Employment typePart-Time and full time

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  • Dog Transport Driver
    Dog Transport Driver
    25 days ago
    £14–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Hampstead, Camden

    About Us We are a well-established and growing dog care company based in Hampstead (NW3), committed to delivering reliable, professional, and high-quality care to our clients and their dogs. We are currently seeking a reliable and caring Dog Transport Driver to join our team. The Role As a Dog Transport Driver, you will play a key role in our daily operations by collecting dogs from clients’ homes and transporting them safely to designated walking locations. This is a Full-time position with consistent hours. The successful candidate will work from 7:00am to 2:00pm, Monday to Friday, and must be happy working mornings and some weekends when required. This role suits someone who genuinely enjoys working with dogs, is confident handling them, and takes pride in providing a professional and friendly service to clients. Key Responsibilities • Collect dogs from clients’ homes in a timely and professional manner, • Safely transport dogs to designated locations, • Handle dogs calmly and confidently, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the company vehicle, • Follow scheduled routes and daily procedures efficiently, • Communicate professionally with clients and team members, • Support the team with day-to-day dog care responsibilities as needed Requirements • Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record, • Experience driving in London, including navigating busy roads and tight areas, • Physically fit and confident handling dogs, including larger or stronger breeds, • Reliable, punctual and able to commit to consistent full-time hours, • Friendly, professional attitude and strong communication skills, • Comfortable working as part of a team and following established procedures, • Must live within 30 minutes of Hampstead, NW3 1TH, • Happy to work mornings and occasional weekends Vehicle Requirements • A company vehicle will be provided Desirable (but not essential) • Previous experience handling dogs, • Experience in dog care, pet transport, or a customer-facing driving role Pay and Benefits • £15 per hour, • Stable, Full-time hours (7:00am – 2:00pm), • Supportive and friendly working environment, • Training provided on routes, procedures and safe dog handling, • Opportunity to become a valued member of a growing local business, • Performance bonus opportunities Apply: If you have experience driving in London and love working with dogs, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Cafe Supervisor
    Cafe Supervisor
    1 month ago
    £28000–£31000 yearly
    Full-time
    North Finchley, Barnet

    Position Type: Full-time / Permanent (Includes weekend shifts) Reports To: Café Owner ​About Us ​We are a passionate, independent community café nestled right in the heart of the park. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming hub for locals, families, dog walkers, and park visitors. Our focus is entirely on home-made, artisanal food,from specialty coffee and homemade cakes, pasta and bread to seasonal soups and thoughtful dishes served with genuine warmth. We love what we do, and we are looking for someone who shares that same passion for exceptional food and community spirit. ​The Role ​As our Café Supervisor & Lead Barista, you will be the face of the café and the heartbeat of the daily floor operations. This is a hands-on role where you will split your time between crafting excellent specialty coffee, managing the day-to-day workflow, and making sure every customer leaves with a smile. ​You will work closely with the owner to maintain high standards, and ensure the café runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. ​Key Responsibilities ​Hospitality & Service: Welcome our diverse community of regulars and visitors with genuine warmth. Deliver efficient, friendly service even during our busiest peak hours. ​Coffee Excellence: Craft consistently high quality specialty coffee. Maintain milk steaming and latte art standards, and keep the espresso machine and grinder immaculately clean. ​Food preparation. Assist in the making of bread and pasta and support the kitchen. ​Daily Operations: Open and close the café securely. Confidently manage the POS/till system (Square/SumUp), process payments, and ensure accurate cash handling. ​Quality Control: Ensure our handmade food, cakes, and drinks are presented beautifully and consistently. Maintain strict food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards across the entire site. ​Stock & Display: Keep front of house displays looking vibrant, full, and appetising. Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering or inventory rotation. ​What We Are Looking For ​A People Person: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are non-negotiable. You genuinely enjoy chatting with customers, building relationships, and handling busy situations with patience and grace. ​A Passion for Food & Drink: You care deeply about hospitality. You have a real interest in specialty coffee, artisanal food production, and quality ingredients. ​Proven Experience: At least 1–2 years of experience working as a senior barista or supervisor in a fast-paced, high-volume specialty café environment. ​Reliability & Initiative: You are punctual, organized, and proactive. You can see what needs to be done without being asked and can problem-solve on your feet. ​What We Offer ​A competitive hourly rate/salary based on experience. ​A vibrant, scenic, and uniquely rewarding working environment surrounded by nature and a great local community. ​Free meals and specialty coffee while on shift. ​A collaborative environment where your ideas for the café, seasonal menus, and operations are genuinely valued. ​Reasonable daytime hours Mondays and Tuesdays off (no late-night shifts!). ​To Apply ​If you have a passion for great food, excellent coffee, and community spirit, we’d love to hear from you!

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