technician Reading, England
Job description
Dog Wellbeing Technician with a qualification in animal care, training/behaviour, or equivalent relevant work-based experience in a kennel environment (paid or voluntary) is required for the Dog Care Department of Guide Dogs based in Reading, Berkshire.
2 Part Time Positions Available
SALARY: £21,216 pro rata, Actual Salary £10,60
BENEFITS: 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays. A generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme.
LOCATION: Reading, Berkshire
JOB TYPE: Part-Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
WORKING HOURS: 2 positions available
17.5 hours per week, 3.5 hours daily between 7.00am and 12.00pm Monday to Friday OR
17.5 hours per week, 3.5 hours daily between 2.00pm and 7.00pm Monday to Friday
APPLICATION PROCESS: Once we’ve reviewed your CV, we will email over some extra details regarding the application process that you will need to complete as soon as possible. Please keep an eye out for our email.
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Dog Wellbeing Technician with a qualification in animal care, training/behaviour, or equivalent relevant work-based experience in a kennel environment (paid or voluntary).
The Dog Wellbeing Technician is responsible for ensuring the mental and physical welfare and specialist care of all dogs.
As the Dog Wellbeing Technician you will achieve this through carrying out husbandry duties in order to provide for the wellbeing of dogs whilst accommodated at a Guide Dogs site.
DUTIES
Your duties and responsibilities as the Dog Wellbeing Technician will include:
Responsible for managing the care of a group of dogs in a dog accommodation area, ensuring their routine husbandry needs are met. Working in line with national Dog Wellbeing practices and procedures. This will include the provision of specialist healthcare, such as convalescing stock, puppies and infectious cases
Monitor the mental & physical wellbeing of dogs taking steps to ensure that their wellbeing is maximised
Identify health concerns, making appropriate decisions and escalating in a timely manner. Resolving non-routine issues escalated from volunteers or other staff
Responsible for leading on the development and maintenance of behavioural responses in conjunction with the dog’s trainer, using appropriate dog handling techniques
Coach and mentor colleagues and volunteers, delivering expert knowledge in dog health and wellbeing training programmes
Communicate technical and non-technical information with internal and external colleagues, clients and volunteers. May be required to interpret or clarify technical information to aid understanding
Maintain accurate and up to date records regarding health histories and the behaviour of dogs. Interpreting health data and identifying concerns/trends within their dog population
Supervising volunteers who are undertaking dog related roles, providing technical input to support their performance and development and resolve day to day issues which may arise, escalating where appropriate
WORKING AT GUIDE DOGS
Working at Guide Dogs is much more than just a job. Through the values that guide our work, we make a real difference, and change lives.
We believe that wellbeing at work is about creating an environment to promote a state of contentment which allows all employees to flourish and achieve their full potential for the benefit of themselves and for Guide Dogs.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
A qualification in animal care, training/behaviour, or equivalent relevant work-based experience
Experience of working in a kennel environment, paid employment or voluntary
Experience of supporting a service
The core principles of animal care and behaviour
Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
Full manual driving license. Confident to drive a variety of vehicles
Experience of coaching and mentoring
Working with volunteers
The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they work. They expect all of their employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION PROCESS: Once we’ve reviewed your CV, we will email over some extra details regarding the application process that you will need to complete as soon as possible. Please keep an eye out for our email.
CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement may also be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-C10835
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