Dog Training Instructor - York, United Kingdom - Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

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Description

Job title:
Dog Training Instructor


Location:
Community Based in and around York East & Bielby

Hours:
Full time, 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday (18 month maternity cover)

Salary:
£24,395 - £28,700 (upon qualification) per annum


What we do


National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, which trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people, is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Dog Training Instructor in and around the St Albans & Hatfield area.


What you will be doing
**This role is an 18 month maternity cover contract with the potential to extend.


Working as a Dog Training instructor you will be fully responsible and accountable for overseeing the entire training lifecycle from puppyhood to the moment they qualify as a Hearing Dog.

This is a highly rewarding role where you can directly impact a person's life.


What you will need to succeed

  • We are looking for a selfmotivated and positive individual with practical and theoretical experience in dog training and behaviour, with skills in teaching, mentoring and coaching people.
  • The ability to develop and train dogs using the skills of our volunteers is essential so we are looking for someone who finds value in working with both people and dogs and is driven by the overall goal to help train more dogs for deaf people.
  • You will need resilience and a high degree of efficiency to be a successful Dog Training Instructor.
  • A full clean UK driving licence.
If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.


How to apply


If you are interested in working with us in this varied and immensely rewarding job, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you'd be perfect for the role.


Closing date & interviews

  • First stage interviews w/c 17th June 2024
Registered charity in England and Wales and in Scotland (SC040486)


Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract


Pay:
£24,395.00-£28,700.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Dog Training/ Handling experience
  • Do you have a full clean driving licence?

Education:


  • Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Work Location:
On the road

Application deadline: 12/06/2024

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