Kennel Assistant - Sandon, United Kingdom - Kent Police and Essex Police

Kent Police and Essex Police

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Sandon, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location of Role:
Sandon

Advert Closing Date: 25/04/2023

Salary Range:
£20,490.00 to £21, pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern: 24/7 shift

Weekend/Evening Working:
Yes

Applications are invited from individuals wishing to undertake the role of Kennel Assistant.

The role:

You will work closely in support of Police Officers in monitoring health checks for all dogs, notifying staff of any concerns in a timely manner and transporting to vets if required.

You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills by receiving Lay visitors and other parties interested in the welfare & wellbeing of Police Dogs.

You will have previous experience in caring for, or dealing with animal welfare and be able to evidence high standards of cleanliness in maintaining animal hygiene.

You will hold a full driving licence to enable the legal transportation of dogs and collection of supplies.

You will be required to assist in the coordination of re-homing/adoption of police dogs, including assessment of potential dogs in order to ensure the best outcome for the dog and new owner(s)and assist in the coordination of the puppy programme in order to ensure and that the welfare needs of the mother and her litter are met.

You will be expected to undertake a force driver's safety assessment prior to commencing any driving duties on behalf of the force.

This will involve driving a transit van and individuals will be trained on this.

You will be required to display sound administrative qualities including the ordering & collection of food and supplies, ensuring best value for money is achieved at all times.

Working with others - Works co-operatively with others to get things done, willingly giving help and support to colleagues. Is approachable, developing positive working relationships. Explains things well, focusing on key points and talking to people using language they understand.

Experience in caring for animals - Previous experience of caring for a animals is an essential requirement of the role, as you will be expected to run an operational kennel block, and on occasions left to work alone using your own innovative.

All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete.

Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.

This post is open to British Citizens, members of the EC or other states in the European Economic Area.

If you are a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national, you must be a resident in the UK free of restrictions and with indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

All applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years.

Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.

Essex Police is a Disability Condifent Leader, we:
are taking an active leadership role in encouraging and helping other employers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident.

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