Guide Dog Trainer Supervisor Shrewsbury, England
Job description
Due to our Safer Recruitment policy, we cannot accept applications by CV only. Should you wish to apply please follow the link below:
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association - Guide Dog Trainer Supervisor (talent-soft.com)
ALL OTHER APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED
To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include:
Essential
- Qualified Guide Dog Trainer or Guide Dog Mobility Specialist or an IGDF equivalent qualification, with substantial experience in the sector.
- Current valid EU Driving licence; or demonstratable evidence of alternative in fulfilling the need to transportation guide dog stock to and from different locations.
- Experience of guide dog training to ‘Match/Class ready’ standard, using approved methods and techniques in canine behaviour.
- Previous experience of supervising/mentoring others (staff or volunteers) or willingness to train and develop managerial skills.
- Able to undertake the physical demands of the role including walking long distances (daily in excess of 8-10 miles), unaided, in all weather conditions. Able to handle and walk with a range of dog breeds, ages, and temperaments.
Desirable
- Accredited learning in the areas of animal welfare or behaviour.
- Accredited learning in teaching or mentoring.
- Demonstrable experience in the areas of animal welfare or behaviour.
- Competent or at level 3 in STEP modules
- A working knowledge of animal ethology, behaviour, learning theory and positive reinforcement training techniques.
The Guide Dog Trainer Supervisor manages a team of Guide Dog Trainers (GDT) with responsibility for quality assurance of their dog training and productive output and assessing and preparing allocated dogs to the required standard and quality for progression to successful partnership training, in an agreed timeframe and using an ethical approach.
This is a site-based role working 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year.
There will be a requirement for occasional travel within the region
We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,988.00-£35,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 15/01/2023
Reference ID: 002349
