Kennel Hand - Winsford, United Kingdom - Cheshire Constabulary
Description
Role type
- 1Police Staff
Contract duration
- 1Permanent
Contract type
- 1Full Time
Department
- 1Crime
Location
- 1Force Headquarters, Winsford
Grade/scale
- 1SC 2
Salary
£23,121
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
This/These post(s) attract allowances
- 1Weekend Working Enhancement
Hours per week
- 137
Closing Date
29/03/2024, 23:55
Job description
- 1Cheshire Police is looking to appoint a Police Kennel Hand, based at the Alliance Police Dog Section Training Unit at Cheshire Police HQ.
Kennel assistants play an essential role within the unit and look after Operational Police Dogs when they are not deployed with their handlers.
The primary role is to look after the health and welfare of all dogs in your care; you will be working as part of a small team responsible for the feeding, grooming, and exercising of Police Dogs; administering dog medication as prescribed by the vet; cleaning kennels and surrounding areas and the accurate completion of daily kennel logs and veterinary treatment.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure the welfare of kennelled dogs, by updating the daily information board and electronic diaries, and by providing the appropriate exercise, grooming, diet, veterinary referral, and prescribed medication.
- Provide a clean and hygienic environment for kennelled dogs within the Dog Section by maintaining regular routine of inspection and cleaning of kennels, vet room, food prep area, exercise areas and vehicles as designated.
- Support Dog Handlers, Carers and Dog Trainers by ensuring dogs, dog food and kennels are transported to designated location, including taking dogs to vets/rehab.
- Ensure that stocks of foodstuffs, medication, general equipment, and cleaning materials, are maintained through accurate stock recording and ordering.
- Give instruction on kennel hygiene and the safe handling of police dogs within kennel environment.
- Ensure the accurate recording of veterinary and dog maintenance records.
- Provide the first point of contact with visitors and outside agencies in person and via telephone.
- Any other duties commensurate with the role
Skills and experience:
- Qualified as a Kennel Assistant or experience working with animals in a kennel, agricultural or veterinary environment.
- Confident working independently with large breeds.
- Physically capable of maintaining kennels and surrounding areas.
- Able to work dayshift patterns throughout the whole week.
- Hold a full UK driving licence (car)
- If not already qualified, prepared to attend and pass a Kennel Assistant Course or have experience of working with animals in a kennel, agricultural or veterinary environment.
Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves.
Under-represented groups include:
- People of ethnic minority
- Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
- Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
- Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)
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