Dog Trainer

**What we do**

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People trains dogs that change deaf people’s lives through emotional and practical support - because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone. Our amazing dogs help deaf children and adults to leave loneliness behind and reconnect with life.

**What you will be doing**

Applications are invited for the position of Dog Training Instructor. This position will be based in and around the York West region.

Working as a Dog Training instructor you will be fully responsible and accountable for overseeing the entire training lifecycle from puppyhood to the moment they qualify as a Hearing Dog. This is a highly rewarding role where you can directly impact a person’s life.

**What you will need to succeed**

We are looking for a self-motivated and positive individual with practical and theoretical experience in dog training and behaviour, with skills in teaching, mentoring and coaching people. The ability to develop and train dogs using the skills of our volunteers is essential so we are looking for someone who finds value in working with both people and dogs and is driven by the overall goal to help train more dogs for deaf people.

**How to apply**

If you are interested in working with us in this varied and immensely rewarding job, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you'd be perfect for the role

**Closing date & interviews**
- Interviews will be held w/c 11th & 18th March 2024

Registered charity in England and Wales (293358) and in Scotland (SC040486)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,800.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Dog Training/ Handling experience

**Education**:

- Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 06/03/2024