Centre Trainer - Broughton, United Kingdom - Jerry Green Dog Rescue

Jerry Green Dog Rescue

Verified Company

Broughton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis

Place of work:
Jerry Green Dog Rescue, Broughton, North Lincolnshire, DN20 0BJ

Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.

Main Purpose of the Job:

To support the Centre Manager to promote the mission, vision and values of the organisation, working with the organisations Core Principles. Ensuring quality standards, so that all dogs are cared for as outlined in our Dog Welfare policies. In addition, support the Centre staff and volunteers to maximise their skills for the benefit of the dogs in our care.
To support the East Yorkshire Community Manager in delivering services pertaining to training and advice.
To identify problem behaviours, whilst also assessing risk and welfare in relation to dogs, and lead the work with these dogs to change their behaviour, with an aim to secure them the best chance of a successful transition to a home.
Taking the lead in setting training and behaviour plans, working with the management team to ensure they are delivered.
To support dogs, where it is necessary to receive veterinary support when related to behaviour.
To take responsibility for those dogs in Special Measures or referral who require significant support and behaviour modification and in addition, when necessary and appropriate, make welfare and risk led recommendations.
To support all staff and volunteers to further develop skills in dog behaviour and training. Sharing knowledge and supporting prospective adopters or members of the public.
Work as part of the Centre Trainer peer group, supporting all Jerry Green Centres, to share best practice and knowledge. In addition, support project work where required.

East Yorkshire Key Tasks and responsibilities

To support the East Yorkshire community objectives; where required to give advice and training to dogs under the remit of the Community Manager, whether this be to avoid a dog coming into our care, returning to us or promote better welfare for the dogs that need our help. This activity may be carried out either, virtually on the telephone, in the community or at a predesignated place/space. (such as other centres, parks, dog paddocks and so on)
To provide administration support to the EYC Manager such as written material, advice sheets, training notes.
To support workshops and specific training sessions, held to support dog training and welfare.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Work with the Management Team to support and advise on the suitability of dogs for behaviour modification, develop and deliver Jerry Green Dog Rescue behaviour plans.
If required, care for all dogs at the centre in an appropriate and welfare friendly manner, to include preparation of kennels, grooming, feeding, exercise and administration of medication as required.
Ensure the highest standards of customer care are delivered to all centre visitors and contacts by presenting a professional and friendly approach both face to face, on the telephone and other communication methods including social media.
Provide centre staff and volunteers with ongoing training in areas such as dog behaviour, training and welfare, to support and develop them in their roles.
Help develop Dog Welfare Assistant's knowledge in order to positively promote dogs through Meet&Match appropriate to their circumstances by providing accurate and relevant information and advice. To deliver Meet&Match visits for dogs that require additional training support.
Support fosterers and adopters prior to and post adoption through various forms of communication, dependent on individual needs.
Facilitating good team working with staff, volunteers, and other centres including contributing to training programmes, presentations and other resources, connecting and liaising with other organisations to share learning and best practice.
Engagement and participation in talks, writing website and newsletter articles, including implementing the social media policy to positively promote our work with dogs on social media platforms and via our website.
Contributions to communications with examples of case studies, new developments, successes to share.
Maintain accurate and up to date records on the dog management database to include admission, adoption, and behaviour, financial and veterinary information as well ensuring that customer information is shared with Central Office in line with current UK legislation.
Responsible, in conjunction with their line manager, for ensuring their work area is fit for purpose and free from hazards, in line with the Clear Desk Policy.
Be active in raising the profile of JGDR taking a proactive approach with fundraising, publicity and education events and activities.

Person Specification Core Competencies

Qualifications & experience - Essential

- Degree qualified or extensive experience in rescue with significant, relevant CPD.