Dog Boarding Kennel/ Dog Day Care Staff

2 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Bedlay Gardens Dog Day Care & Home Boarding Full time

**Responsibilities**:

- Prioritising the welfare and wellbeing of any dogs in our care
- Mentally and physically stimulating large groups of dogs ensuring all dogs are safe and under control
- Closely observing dog behaviour in group settings, paying close attention to changes in their body language and intervening when appropriate (training will be provided)
- Separating dogs for feeding, sleeping and regular rest breaks
- Preparation of dogs meals and washing dog bowls
- Refilling water bowls & ensuring dogs always have access to clean water
- Regularly picking up dog waste and cleaning up urine
- Maintaining cleanliness of the facilities
- Regular fence and perimeter checks
- Handling dog handovers with clients
- Taking photographs of dogs and sending updates to owners
- Honest and dependable individual with a good sense of humour

**Eligibility Criteria**

Essential requirements
- Has a basic understanding of dog behaviour and animal welfare
- Is confident being amongst large groups of dogs
- Is comfortable being around dogs of all sizes
- especially large/giant dogs
- Has a proactive and intuitive approach to work
- Is keen to learn and ask questions to improve
- Has good time keeping, is trustworthy & reliable
- Remains calm & confident under pressure, even in high stress situations
- Is physically active and comfortable working outdoors
- Is competent using IT and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok)
- Has great written and verbal communication skills
- Has excellent customer service skills
- Is capable of lifting up to 20kg
- Applicants should be 16+ years old
- Applicants should live locally or have access to their own transport

Desirable requirements
- Demonstrated work experience with dogs
- Has a full UK driver’s licence and is comfortable driving a van
- Has completed an animal related qualification

**Normal working hours**
- Part time position/s
- _2 or 3 weekdays per week (8am to 6pm)

Immediate start available. Summer contract.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Volunteer
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: £6.40-£11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Do you have a full UK driver's license?
- Do you live locally or have access to your own transport?
- Are you comfortable around large groups of dogs, particularly dogs of large breeds?
- Are you available to work 3 days out of 7?
- Are you available to work weekends?
- Can you legally drive a van?
- Have you previous experience working with dogs?

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/05/2024
Expected start date: 06/05/2024



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