Dog jobs in Battersea

Pay: £110.00 per day

Job Description: Part-Time Driver Dog Carer – Experienced, Local to Clapham MUST HAVE OWN CAR

Clapham (pick-up) & Ripley, Surrey (daycare)
Tuesday, Wednesday & floating Thursday
£110/day | Self-employed contractor | Weekly pay | Immediate Start

Lucky Paws is a professional dog care business run by a team with backgrounds in veterinary science, dog training and rehabilitation. We are looking for someone reliable, experienced and genuinely passionate about dogs to join our team on a permanent three-day-per-week basis.

This is an active, hands-on role that suits someone who enjoys working outdoors, is confident managing groups of dogs and is a safe and experienced driver.

The Role

• Collect dogs from the Clapham area in the morning and drive them safely to our private, secure countryside daycare near Ripley, Surrey (approximately 35 minutes).
• Supervise and care for dogs throughout the day – walking, playing, providing enrichment, observing behaviour and keeping them safe and happy.
• Return dogs home to their owners in the Clapham area at the end of the day.
• Initially use your own vehicle for collections and drop-offs, with fuel costs covered when your own vehicle is used for work.
• Drive one of our company vans when required, including providing van-driving cover for other team members - Must have held a clean drivers licence for 5 years
• Help maintain a clean, safe and organised daycare and transport environment.
• Communicate clearly with the Lucky Paws team regarding the dogs in your care.

There is also the opportunity to earn additional income outside of the regular Tuesday–Thursday role through:

• Overnight pet sitting for Lucky Paws clients.
• Weekend cat-sitting visits.
• Additional holiday and staff cover when available.

Requirements

• Full, clean UK driving licence held for a minimum of 5 years.
• Access to your own reliable car.
• Must live in Clapham or within approximately a 15–20 minute drive of Clapham.
• Confident and comfortable driving a medium-sized company van when required.
• Previous experience working with dogs (dog walking, daycare, behaviour, kennels, veterinary or similar professional animal-care experience preferred).
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Confident handling dogs of different breeds, sizes and personalities.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Friendly, professional and a good communicator.
• Able to commit reliably to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Qualifications in animal care, veterinary nursing, canine behaviour or dog training are welcomed but not essential.

What We Offer

• £110 per day.
• Regular work every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
• Weekly pay.
• Fuel costs covered when using your own vehicle for work.
• Use of a company van as required once trained and subject to insurance requirements.
• Full support and training.
• Work as part of a knowledgeable and supportive team.
• Private, secure countryside daycare environment.
• Additional earning opportunities through overnight pet sitting, weekend cat care and holiday cover.
• A fulfilling, long-term role for someone who loves working with dogs and takes pride in providing excellent care.

If you have genuine hands-on experience with dogs, are an experienced and confident driver and are looking for a regular three-day-per-week role, we'd love to hear from you.

Immediate start available.

Application question(s):

• Where are you currently based and approximately how long would it take you to drive to Clapham?
• Do you have your own reliable vehicle available for work?
• Have you held a full, clean UK driving licence for at least 5 years?
• Are you confident and comfortable driving a medium-sized van?
• Are you available to work every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday?
• Can you describe your previous professional animal-care experience, including the types of animals you have worked with, the setting and your responsibilities?

Experience:

• Professional Animal Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Driving Licence – minimum 5 years (required)
• Own Vehicle (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person / on the road

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £110.00 per day

Benefits:

• Company events
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you over 25 years old with a clean UK driving licence?

Experience:

• Professional Animal care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Clapham, Greater London (required)

Work Location: On the road