Kennel Assistant

**We are looking for an enthusiastic person who loves working with Animals to join our dynamic and hard-working team at the Chalkwell Kennels.**

**If the thought of combining animal care with the Security industry appeals to you and you share our company values, we would love to hear from you.**

**We have full and part time roles available**:

- **Full Time - working on a 3 on 2 off shift pattern**:

- **Part Time - working Saturday's and Sunday's - 08:00 to 18:00**

**About the role of Kennel Assistant**:
It is the Kennel Assistant’s role to look after the welfare of animals in our care from cleaning, grooming and feeding to one-to-one enrichment - be that play time, exercise or just a cuddle.

There is a high degree of cleaning in this role including cleaning the kennels/cat units, exercise runs and general housekeeping of the kennel and cattery environment to the high standard that we pride ourselves on.

This job isn’t glamorous - mud, paw prints and pet hairs are part of the uniform - but the interaction and bonds you build with the animals is hugely rewarding.

We are looking for a Kennel Assistant to join our team, operating at our Chalkwell site. With access to training and the ability to gain qualifications, you can grow in confidence and take on more responsibility.

**Benefits**:
Our staff are cared for in many ways and are provided with excellent benefits that include: various discounts on holidays and days out, discounts in a variety of well-known shops and online stores, gym discounts, life assurance, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, car leasing and new car discounts, a comprehensive training programme and above all a genuine career roadmap.

**Essential Skills**:

- Team worker, who is active and reliable
- Able to communicate will with customers and colleagues at all levels
- Able to handle all breeds and sizes of dogs and cats
- Able to follow our standard operating procedures when performing your duties
- Smart, clean and tidy in appearance
- Polite and proactive when engaging with customers
- Committed to self-development as we aim to maintain our outstanding reputation for excellence
- You will need to have the right to work in the UK with a 5 year checkable history.

**Desired Skills**:

- Previous experience in animal welfare
- Canine/feline first aid certification
- Evidence of further education

**About Company**:
**Securitas Benefits**:

- Paid holiday, company pension and life assurance scheme
- Discounted gym membership, wellness advice and support
- Cycle to Work Scheme, car lease and new car purchasing schemes
- Employee discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of your favourite high street brands, online shopping, holidays, and days out
- City & Guilds accredited training program for professional and personal development
- Support to gain further training and qualifications

**Integrity**, **Vigilance**, and **Helpfulness** are the core values that Securitas is built on to shape a long-term, financially successful enterprise for our customers, employees, and shareholders.

Join the Securitas Team today

**Essential Requirements**:

- Team worker, who is active and reliable
- Able to communicate will with customers and colleagues at all levels
- Able to handle all breeds and sizes of dogs and cats
- Able to follow our standard operating procedures when performing your duties
- Smart, clean and tidy in appearance
- Polite and proactive when engaging with customers
- Committed to self-development as we aim to maintain our outstanding reputation for excellence
- You will need to have the right to work in the UK with a 5 year checkable history.