We are looking for a Canine Welfare Assistant who shares our passion for dogs and their welfare.
Who is committed to providing the highest standard of support and care to our dogs at the centre, whilst promoting the aims, work and beliefs of the charity.
To provide the best care possible for the dogs awaiting new homes in the centre. Ensuring their safety, comfort and welfare at all times, whilst maintaining our high standard of animal husbandry. To assist with the rehoming of dogs to the most appropriate homes whilst working within our procedures. Complying with health and safety guidelines and to be able to deliver excellent customer care when dealing with members of the public.
Working hours in this role are 40 hours per week. Expected working pattern is to be 5 days per week between 8am and 5pm. Shift patterns are likely to include two weekends out of four. Your rota will also require you to work Bank Holidays to include Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year on a rota basis. The holiday entitlement is 28 days leave per annum inclusive of Bank Holidays. Accommodation possibly available if needed.
Key Role Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of hygiene. This will include the daily cleaning of kennel areas, drains, feed prep areas, laundry, exercise and communal areas. Ensure adherence to health and safety policies and procedures, particularly the maintenance and promotion of rigorous infection control measures.
- To be responsible for the health and welfare of the dogs in your care; meal prep, inc special diets. Groom and bath when necessary. Assess the dogs through play, socialisation, enrichment and training.
- Accurate record keeping for each dog; using kennel boards, diaries and documentation in accordance with data protection.
- Under instruction of the centre vet and in-house vet nurse, administer medication when needed. Making sure records and daily treatment sheets are kept up to date. Highlighting any medical or behavioural needs or changes to the manager and in-house vet nurse. Adhere to barrier nursing protocols in the case of any infectious dogs.
- Work as part of the team delivering the highest level of care when promoting the charities work, discussing the rehoming of our dogs. Answering questions and queries from members of the public whether that be over the phone or in person. Promote the work and goals of the charity and participate in fundraising events.
- Encourage and assist the volunteers at the centre and at our 6 charity shops, to ensure they feel supported and valued. Monitor the volunteers capabilities and aptitude to the dogs in our care.
- Maintain confidentiality adhering to the charities data protection policies and procedures. Adhere to and comply with current legislation. Participate in training and skills development as required.
The role description is not exhaustive and as such, further additional to normal duties may be required. This job description defines as the agreed August 2024 and should not be seen as precluding future changes that are deemed necessary by the charities board.
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