Kennel and Cattery Assistant- Bank staff Gloucester, England
Job description
Teckels – Job Description
Teckels animal sanctuaries are recruiting for
Kennels & Cattery Assistant- Bank staff
To include some evenings and weekends.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working animal lover to join our small team of Kennel & Cattery staff. We anticipate the role being around 20hrs/2-3 days a week, with the possibility of more hours to cover holidays etc when needed.
Responsibilities will include:
· Cleaning of cattery pens and dog kennels
· Preparing & administering feeds for all animals, in line with animals’ specific dietary requirements.
· Washing out feed/water bowls and cat trays/laundry duties.
· Safe disposal of uneaten food and animal fouling throughout the day.
· Appropriate storage and handling of incoming animal foodstuffs and personal belongings.
· Administering medication to animals in their assigned care, as instructed.
· Daily recording of behaviour, working alongside the behaviour team, to maintain and progress programmes.
· Exercise dogs and provide enrichment for the cats and dogs.
· Assist with training of the rescue dogs.
· Assist with aspects of adoptions of rescue dogs and cats.
· Complete daily health recording of all animals in your care.
· Assist with Boarding clients and their animals
· Assist any new and existing volunteers with daily tasks.
· Helping to close the centre and all duties associated with locking up.
· Ensuring that all animals (rescue and boarding) have the best time during their stay whilst maintaining high levels of care and welfare.
To be successful you will:
Love animals!
Have a passion for animal welfare and the work of the charity.
Be an excellent team player.
Maintain a high level of professionalism in a busy environment.
Be prepared to work alongside members of the team and learn appropriate skills.
Be discreet and professional when dealing with confidential/emotive information.
Work in line with Teckels aims, values and policies.
Salary: Minimum wage plus benefits.
Have a full, clean driving licence.
Teckels is open 7 days a week and shifts are planned on a rota basis. Full shifts are usually 7-4.30pm or 10am -7pm.
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
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Job: Kennel & Cattery Assistant (Bank staff) Revised – 3/4/23
Responsible to: The Team Leader
Role summary:
To be responsible for the care and wellbeing of animals in the centre, in line with “The Five Freedoms”, together with associated facilities, foodstuffs and materials. Working assigned days/shifts as agreed/designated by the manager, to include some weekends and evenings.
We anticipate the role being around 20 hours a week.
Key responsibilities and Main duties undertaken:
1. Daily cleaning of Kennels & Cattery (Including Laundry)
2. Preparing & administering feeds for all animals, in line with animals’ specific dietary requirements.
3. Safe disposal of uneaten food and animal fouling throughout the day.
4. Administering medication to animals in their assigned care, as instructed.
5. Daily recording of behaviour, working alongside the behaviour team to maintain and progress programmes, as well as other required admin for the animals in Teckels care.
6. Complete daily health recording of all animals in your care.
7. Appropriately Exercising and interacting with the dogs and cats in your care.
8. Basic grooming when required.
9. Discuss rehoming animals with potential adopters, and assisting the team in driving rehoming numbers
10. Giving boarding tours to potential boarding clients/visitors.
11. Advise, train and work alongside volunteers on centre handling procedures and practices.
12. Ensure customer care meets the standards set and expected by the Trustees, at all times.
13. Working within the team but undertaking lone working at times also.
14. Correct use of PPE and other work equipment.
15. If over 21 yrs old, use of the works vehicle as requested (only those who hold a full license).
16. Actively promote Teckels fundraising events during your day to day interactions with members of public.
17. Site cleaning/care/light maintenance e.g painting.
18. Assisting at off-site events from time to time
19. Adding animals to the database and ensure it is kept up to date.
20. Other associated tasks as required by Centre Manager.
Experience:
- Either experience of working in a kennel environment or an Animal behaviour qualification.
- Confident handling dogs of all sizes, and cats.
- Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Experience of positively embracing and adapting to change
- Experience of Microsoft office and inputting data.
Behaviours:
- Fosters a culture of accountability in self and others and the promotion of a supportive, inclusive working environment.
- Personable and approachable.
- Be self-motivated.
- Ability to identify issues or areas for service improvement and come up with effective solutions
- Discreet and professional when dealing with confidential information.
- Happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Good customer service skills.
- Works in line with Teckels aims, values and policies.
Values: Everything we do as individuals and teams is underpinned by our values:
- Care: Care is what we do. We care for all animals and everyone involved in their journey.
- Passion: We are passionate about the job we do and the people and animals we do it for
- Trust: You can trust Teckels to put animals first.
- Integrity: We strive to always do the right thing
- Commitment: We are a strong, committed team delivering the highest standards of animal welfare.
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may vary from time to time according to the needs of the Employer. It should not be regarded as an inflexible specification.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/04/2023
