Travel Expenses

It is standard practice for clients to pay sitters’ travel expenses to and from their home.

Insurance

Clients are advised to check their household insurance policy to see if it includes public liability and / or employer’s liability. The agency recommends to all sitters that they take out their own Public Liability Insurance.

Car Insurance / driving

If the client’s car is to be used by the sitter suitable insurance cover must be in place.

If a sitter is required to transport a pet in the car health and safety measures need to be assessed and discussed with the sitter prior to the placement. Such as lifting of the pet, ramp/step access.

Meals

A main meal per day and supply of basic provisions is expected. If a sitter has special requirements concerning their diet then they are advised to purchase their own food during the placement. Please discuss with the sitter.

Expenses

Some money should be available in case of emergencies. The sitter will need to record any expenditure and retain relevant receipts.

Checklists

A checklist is provided by the agency which should be made available to the sitter.

Visitors

The agency discourages the sitter from having personal visitors during the placement. Please discuss with the sitter whether visitors are acceptable or not.

Pets

A detailed information sheet concerning the everyday care, feeding times, routines of all pets being looked after must be available to the sitter.

Sitter ‘time off’

Unless a sitter is required to occupy the home 24 hours a day, it is acceptable that a maximum of two hours per day, during the daytime (9am -6pm) be allowed for the sitter to leave the premises.