Canine Carer

Are you passionate about Dogs and have experience working within this industry before? Then this could be the job just for you.

Here at Needham Canine Adventures we have a fantastic opportunity for you to become apart of our team. We are a luxury unkenneled environment where dogs play freely together with a range of toys and equipment including, Ball pits, American Climbing frames and lots of interactive games and toys.

You will need to have a natural affinity with dogs and obviously a dog lover!

Duties include:

• Contribute to providing a caring, stimulating and safe environment for all dogs
• Caring and general supervision of the dogs
• Vigilance in supervising their care, well-being and entertainment
• Ensuring a plentiful supply of water
• Ensuring dog waste is removed immediately
• Tending to the dogs thoughtfully, gently and with care
• Feeding the dogs correctly (measured and on time)
• Dealing with any “special needs” dogs, i.e. older dogs or some on medication
• Paying close attention to the notices regarding dogs status such as an injury, recent surgery or allergy
• Careful and efficient monitoring of any changes or differences in dogs behaviour/temperament/condition
• Communicating and working with the team
• Treating peers with respect
• General cleaning duties, hoovering, sweeping, mopping, polishing, washing up etc.
• All other miscellaneous duties that may occur on a day to day basis
• Any other reasonable duties as per the needs of the business evolves
• You will answer to and work directly with the Managing Director
• Ensuring dogs are happy and safe at all times
• Keeping an open and honest dialogue with senior management

Working Pattern is as follows-

You will be contracted to 20-30 hrs per week.

Person Criteria-

• Natural love for dogs
• A caring and professional approach
• Self-Motivated and able to work independently
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions exactly
• Be able to prove reliability
• Highly committed to the dogs wellbeing and happiness
• Lovely face to face manner

Important notice-

You must have experience working within this industry or within a dog working environment!

due to the hours and location it is essential you have your own transport an can be at work by 0700 most mornings.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-30 per week

Salary: From £10.42 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Needham Market IP6 8NZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• dog working environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person