Dog Day Care Assistant

5 days 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
- Engaging in phone calls and basic administrative tasks
- Responding to messages and enquiries on social media platforms
- Booking in appointments for new clients & managing calendars
- Making posts on social media (Facebook, Instagram & Tiktok)
- 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, from small to giant
- Is comfortable around boisterous or barking 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 (eg. NC/HNC in Animal Care)

**Normal working hours**
- Full time position
- _Monday to Friday (8am to 6pm) (45 hours)
- Part time position/s
- _2 or 3 weekdays per week (8am to 6pm) (18-26 hours)

(Finishing time may vary depending on when our last dog is collected by their owners)

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

**Salary**: £6.83-£9.50 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 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?

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)


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