Job Description

Cover Cat Sitter - OL1 - OL9 postcodes

Location

: OL1 - OL9 postcode areas

Hours

: as required - and hoc - 0 hour contract

Contract Type

: 0 hour contract

Pay

: 13 per hour + mileage & holiday pay

Start Date

: Projected end of February 2026

About The Cat Care Co

At The Cat Care Co, we are passionate about providing the highest standard of in-home pet care. We specialise in cat sitting and offer visits ranging from 15 to 60 minutes, where we feed, clean up, administer medication, play with, and check on pets -- keeping them happy and stress-free while their owners are away.

We are proud to be the only dedicated cat-sitting service of our kind in the area, and we hold ourselves to very high standards. Our clients trust us to care for their beloved pets, and we expect the same level of care and professionalism from every member of our team.

About the Role

You will provide cover for the main cat sitter in this area during their holidays and days off

On your working days you will have a morning window (5:30am-10:30am) and an evening window (3:30pm-8:30pm) to complete your visits. This does not mean you work for the entire window -- just that all visits must be completed during this time.

This role would suit somebody who is looking for an additional income which fits around their existing role.

You will not be asked to complete more than 6 visits each morning and 6 each evening.

Workload is based on client bookings and cannot be guaranteed. There may regularly be less than the maximum visit numbers to complete.

Key Responsibilities

Complete all scheduled visits within your area Feed, clean, monitor health & behaviour Confidently administer oral and transdermal medication as required Provide enrichment and play for cats and small pets Write accurate visit reports and take high-quality photos Work bank holidays and Christmas/New Year on a rota Manage your own time to ensure visits are completed within their window

Essential Requirements

Animal care qualification Significant professional animal care experience (paid or voluntary) Confident administering oral and transdermal medication to cats Full, clean UK driving licence + own car with business insurance Willing to use own mobile phone (to access our reporting system, send visit updates, and take/attach photos for clients) Excellent written English and customer service skills Excellent photography skills and eye for detail Comfortable caring for cats and small animals (e.g. reptiles, rodents) Reliable, punctual, and organised Willing to work flexibly, including weekends, bank holidays, and Christmas/New Year on a rota Role subject to DBS check, references, and right-to-work checks

What We Offer

13 per hour + mileage + holiday pay Uniform & training provided Supportive team and structured processes Opportunity to grow with a thriving, expanding business

How to Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to thecatcareco@gmail.com, along with an example of a pet portrait photo you have taken on your own device. Clearly communicate which role or role(s) you are interested in, as we are advertising several roles in different areas.

Failure to comply with the above will result in your application not being progressed.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Please read the "how to apply" instructions at the bottom of the job listing
Work Location: On the road