SYP - Kennel Assistant

Niagara, Sheffield
£19,452-£21,135 pro rata
Permanent

Role: Kennel Assistant

Department: Operational Support Unit – Dog Training

Location: Niagara Dog Training, Sheffield

Salary: Band B - £19,452-£21,135 pro rata

Hours: 17 Hours per Week

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Purpose:

As a Kennel Assistant, you will be responsible for the daily care, hygiene and welfare of all dogs kennelled at our Dog Training School, working a shift pattern that includes Saturday and Sundays.

To be considered you must hold a full UK driving licence and ideally have experience of working with dogs.

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.
  • Any other duties commensurate with the role.

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

Skills and experience:

  • Experience of working with animals
  • Physically capable of maintaining kennels and surrounding areas
  • Able to work shift patterns throughout the whole week
  • Able to pass Police Driving Assessment
  • Hold a full UK driving licence (car)

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Flexible and agile working
  • Generous ‘family’ leave
  • Voluntary CPD Events for all staff to allow continuous development
  • Mentoring & Coaching Scheme
  • Paid Professional Subscriptions when relevant to role
  • Access to a range of occupational health facilities
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Employee assistance service ( accessible 24/7)
  • Additional benefits for Westfield Health members
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Sports and Social Club

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years / 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy. Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands or head are not permitted. Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate or cause offence will also not be accepted. If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

Monday 22 February 2021 at 23:55

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made with the Talent Acquisition Manager, Recruitment and the Line Manager for the role.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact PS Hardwick on 0114 2964943. Please do not contact this number for an application form.

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Diversity & Inclusion:

South Yorkshire Police welcome applications from under-represented communities. For further information on diversity and inclusion within South Yorkshire Police, please visit the diversity and inclusion page:

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/sign-up/join-team-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

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