Derby dog walker and pet sitter (self-employed)

WoofWalk is a UK app for dog owners and the walkers they trust. We want more self-employed dog walkers and pet sitters in the Derby area.

The role is self-employed, so there are no guaranteed hours. You decide your own prices, pick the clients you want to work with and choose your own hours. Typical work is dog walks plus pet sitting visits for clients who book you in the app.

How pay works: you set the price for each walk or visit. No fee to join. WoofWalk charges no commission for your first 2 weeks. After that it takes 15% of each booking made through the app, which drops to 10% for life once you bring 5 of your own clients onto the app.

Example: charge £15 for an hour-long walk and you keep £12.75 after the 15% commission, or £13.50 once you reach 10%. Both are above the £12.71 National Minimum Wage. You set your own rate.

Costs: there is nothing to pay upfront and no subscription. As a self-employed walker you are responsible for your own tax and National Insurance contributions (register with HMRC as self-employed) and your own insurance.

Interested? Apply by email with a short note about you and your experience with dogs.

What we're looking for

Comfortable walking and caring for dogs. Honest, reliable and friendly with clients. Self-motivated, as you run your own work. A smartphone for bookings.

Hours

You set your own schedule, weekdays, evenings or weekends. No guaranteed hours.