Kennel Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who loves working with Animals to join our dynamic and hard-working team at the Chalkwell Kennels. 

If the thought of combining animal care with the Security industry appeals to you and you share our company values, we would love to hear from you.

Must have Animal experience :

• Full Time - 3 on 3 off shift pattern
• Weekend reception Saturday 8-6 Sunday 8-2

About the role of Kennel Assistant:

It is the Kennel Assistant’s role to look after the welfare of animals in our care from cleaning, grooming and feeding to one-to-one enrichment – be that play time, exercise or just a cuddle.

There is a high degree of cleaning in this role including cleaning the kennels/cat units, exercise runs and general housekeeping of the kennel and cattery environment to the high standard that we pride ourselves on.

This job isn’t glamorous – mud, paw prints and pet hairs are part of the uniform – but the interaction and bonds you build with the animals is hugely rewarding.

We are looking for a Kennel Assistant to join our team, operating at our Chalkwell site. With access to training and the ability to gain qualifications, you can grow in confidence and take on more responsibility.

Essential Criteria:

• Team worker, who is active and reliable
• Able to communicate will with customers and colleagues at all levels
• Able to handle all breeds and sizes of dogs and cats
• Able to follow our standard operating procedures when performing your duties
• Smart, clean and tidy in appearance
• Polite and proactive when engaging with customers
• Committed to self-development as we aim to maintain our outstanding reputation for excellence
• You will need to have the right to work in the UK with a 5 year checkable history.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in animal welfare
• Canine/feline first aid certification
• Evidence of further education

Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. We believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but integral parts of our business strategy. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee feels that they belong regardless of their background or identity. Our belonging strategy has three pillars,

• how you join us and develop your career,
• the way we lead our teams
• fair pay and benefits.

To achieve this, we have a number of initiatives: employee networks which are a safe space to build communities and influence practices, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant, Disability Confident, Reasonable Adjustment Passport, Domestic Abuse Charter, Healthy Workplace Awards and we are leading the way in the Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification. We celebrate our differences throughout the year by recognising significant dates such as BSL Week, International Women's Day, PRIDE, Black History Month and many more.

If you want to learn more visit our website.

Health & Wellbeing

• Company pension and advice and planning
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical
• Dental and Physical Health Plans

Lifestyle Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
• Discounts on high street brands, online shopping, holidays, days out and Arriva Bus Travel
• Mortgage Advise
• Payroll ISA's
• Eligibility for Costco Membership

Learning & Development

• Support with further education
• 100's of eLearning courses
• Accredited courses by C&G, ILM, IOSH and SIA
• Leadership Development programs both local and global

Giving Back

• Payroll Giving
• Working with charities such as Calderwood House, KPMB and Wooden Spoon
• Supporting local community initiatives
• Supporting people back to work with organisations such as TalkBack and Downs-Syndrome Org