Dog jobs in Taunton

Role Description

· Responsible for the smooth running of the section on which they are working in accordance with the appropriate routines, rotas and instructions issued. Such duties will include, for example: feeding, cleaning/mucking out, grooming, exercising, micro-chipping health checks and the general well-being of their charges, administering treatments and medications instructed by the Manager, maintaining a high standard of hygiene and tidiness throughout the sections. Maintaining records in a thorough and timely fashion.

· To take in and assess animals for integration and rehoming (where appropriate).

· To interview and assess potential adopters for dogs and cats and carry out the homing procedure.

· To carry out home checks when required and other errands when necessary.

· Supervise volunteers.

· Care of any animals boarding

· To perform other tasks as instructed by the Manager e.g. land management, keeping the Sanctuary grounds and buildings tidy, simple maintenance tasks, dealing with the general public, office duties, driving errands (after production of a valid, clean driving licence).

· Have a full respect for all buildings, equipment and vehicles owned by the Sanctuary and be familiar with all aspects of health and safety at work, including fire regulations.

· Promote good relations with the general public (includes guided tours when requested). Have a friendly, polite attitude with the public and other staff.

· Contribute towards the desired climate and wellbeing of employees working and living at the Sanctuary.

· In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, you may be required to perform other duties within your skill and competence as the employer may require.

· As a Live In member of the team you will be required to carry out a regular lock up duty. This will entail shutting animals away, additional feeds, occasional out of hours vet visits and the checking of all animals under the sanctuarys care.

· Some of the work may be unpleasant, physically and emotionally demanding.

· Animal care attendants as part of their duties will have to clean animal housing and lift, hold or restrain animals, risking exposure to bites or scratches.

· Work will often involve kneeling, crawling, repeated bending, and lifting heavy supplies such as bales of hay or bags of feed.

· Animal care attendants work outdoors in all kinds of weather, and hours can be irregular.

· Animals must be looked after every day, so Animal Care Attendants will be expected to work evenings, weekend and bank holiday shifts. The shift pattern is five days out of seven.

· Will from time to time be able to deal in a compassionate manner with people in difficult circumstances.

The Sanctuary reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post-holder at any time according to its needs.

Job Descriptions only reflect 80% of a role and are not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to carry out other activities that are within the scope of the role and within your skill and competence.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person