Rehabilitation Trainer

Salary

£23,814 per year + benefits

Location

RC West Calder, West Calder

Job Type

Permanent

Hours per Week

40

Closing Date

Thursday 14 March 2024

**We are seeking an experienced and passionate Rehabilitation Trainer to assist with the behavioural and welfare assessments of dogs in our Rehoming Centre.**

We have an exciting opportunity for someone experienced in training a variety of dogs (breeds, ages and temperaments) and with a strong understanding of positive reinforcement training techniques.

**About this job**:
**As a Rehabilitation Trainer you’ll**:

- Work under the direction of the Training & Behaviour Advisor (TBA), Assistant TBA (ATBA) and management staff, to take responsibility for the practical implementation of training and behaviour modification programmes devised by the TBA or ATBA.
- Supervise other Canine Carers in ensuring the optimal welfare of dogs in the centre.
- Take responsibility for the accurate recording of information about the behaviour of dogs under their care.
- Supervise and support the work of Canine Carers and occasionally may be required to take an active part in Canine Carer duties.

**About you**:
**About Dogs Trust**:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

**About the team**:
Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they are able to find a loving new home and the success of our centres wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers; there is a real family-community within each of our centres. Come rain or shine, our team are out in all weathers to make sure the dogs have the best possible life. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our rehoming centres are the face of Dogs Trust, and we pride ourselves on our staff providing the very best in customer service.

**What you need to know**: