Become a House Sitter

We are looking for trustworthy, reliable and capable people to take charge of a client’s home in their absence, meeting the following criteria:

	Single or a couple
	Preferably (not essential) retired or semi retired
	Have a professional working background
	Have your own transport
	Impeccable references and current CRB
	Have relevant liability insurance

Pet Sitters

You most be a dedicated animal lover and have several years experience in the care of domestic pets.

Be willing to walk, exercise or groom the animals

Assignments

Assignments can be for 24 hours, a week or longer.

You will be responsible to look after the person’s home, possessions and pets. A check list of duties will be provided to you by the home owner. In return you will have plenty of free time, although you are expected to stay on the premises for security reasons. Normally you will be able to leave the premises during the day time for a couple of hours.

Duties may include:

	Plant watering / garden care (lawn cutting, swimming pool and greenhouse)
	Collecting post / parcels
	Taking / forwarding telephone messages
	Ensuring that the home is kept clean and tidy
	Checking that the property is secure
	Possibly having to deal with emergencies

Remuneration is paid to you by the homeowner. Double time is normally paid for all major bank holidays

The rates are; House sitting from £28 per day, Pet sitting from £30 per day

Mileage allowance 40p per mile

Meals; A main meal per day and supply of basic provisions is expected to be available to you, however if you have special dietary requirements it is advisable that you purchase your own food during the assignment.

 

If you have the qualities required to become a house and / or pet sitter then please contact us.

There are two ways to obtain an application form:
Telephone:	Please call: 0117 9860710
Printout a copy of the application form (pdf)	Sitter Application Form

We ask you to return the application form along with all relevant paperwork before an interview is arranged.

Once your application has been received we will contact you to arrange a suitable interview date.