Kennel, Dog Walking

_KENNEL & DOG CARE TEAM_
- In addition, strong and demonstrable social media & writing skills would be a plus._

You must have a good understanding of dogs and their behaviour, be natural around them and be passionate about their care and welfare. You should also be excited about exponentially expanding your knowledge of dog behaviour and training with the team and look to contribute to Love Underdogs' rehabilitation protocol in time.

You must be comfortable working with all breeds, in all weathers and be able to work weekends.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

**The job includes**
- Exercising dogs and providing daily enrichment.
- Cleaning, feeding, medicating.
- Maintaining clear and accurate records.
- Following training and behaviour modification programs. (Training for our team is ongoing)
- Grooming on a small scale.
- This role also requires contribution to our social media platforms.

**What the role requires**:

- Good experience/instinct handling dogs.
- Outstanding team skills
- Strong creative and innovative social media skills
- Good writing skills
- Attention to details
- Passion for making a difference
- Outstanding comunication skills
- Impeccable work ethics
- Positive attitude
- A good pair of wellies

Working in all weathers
Immediate opening for a permanent position with a 4 months probation.

**About us**:
Love Underdogs is a small organisation rehoming around 50 to 80 dogs a year, many of whom are considered less adoptable due to medical conditions, age or behaviour.

We pride ourselves in the quality of the care we give our dogs and the professionalism and support we show to our adoptive families for the lifetime of our dogs.

**We can offer two rota options**:
**No1: the rota is on a two weekly basis as outlined below. One week you would be doing the first one and the following week, the second**:
Week 1: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri

Week 2: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

**No2**:
Every week: Wednesday to Sunday

Working hours: 7am to 4pm with two breaks and an hour for lunch.

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

**Salary**: £10.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Waltham Abbey EN9 3SE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)