At a Glance
- Tasks: Train assistance dogs using positive methods and support their development.
- Company: Canine Partners, a charity transforming lives with expert assistance dogs.
- Benefits: Flexible home-based role, travel opportunities, and meaningful community impact.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to empowering individuals with disabilities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working with amazing dogs.
- Qualifications: Experience in dog training and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
Transform lives through dog training by training high quality assistance dogs and providing support and appropriate training throughout all stages of the dog's development using positive and reward-based training methods.
Make a tangible difference and build meaningful partnerships in your community. At Canine Partners, we breed, train, and support expert assistance dogs to create loving, life-changing partnerships with disabled people. Across the UK, we support people with a variety of physical disabilities and their families, carefully matching them with a dog that suits their needs, personality, and lifestyle.
Our dogs bring confidence and independence, love and companionship, reducing reliance on carers and giving people the freedom to live life their own way.
Position: Dog Trainer
Homebased covering West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, East Sussex and Kent.
Travel: This role will involve regular travel within the geographical area which you will cover (Kent, London and parts of Surrey and East Sussex). Travel is usually by car; however, there may be some use of public transport (e.g., occasional regional travel and overnight stays).
You will play a vital role in training assistance dogs to a high standard whilst supporting volunteers, partners and the wider team to ensure the health, wellbeing and successful placement of the dogs throughout their working career.
- Train Canine Partners dogs at all stages of their training, using positive and reward-based training.
- Tailor training programmes to suit individual partner needs during the matching process.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all dogs in training.
- Deliver partnership placement courses, supporting both the partner and dog through the transition.
- Participate in volunteer recruitment activities, including events, social media campaigns and community outreach.
Requirements:
- Strong practical and theoretical experience in dog training and behaviour.
- Ability to handle and train dogs at all ages, using positive and reward-based training methods.
- Good communication and coaching/teaching skills.
- ICT skills, Microsoft Office, Salesforce (desirable but can offer training), email, internet etc.
- Full UK clean driving license and use of a vehicle for work that is suitable to safely transport a dog if required.
Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.
Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role. We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.
Assistance Dog Trainer in Kent employer: Canine Partners
At Canine Partners, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming lives through the power of assistance dogs. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and community engagement, offering employees opportunities for personal and professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of disabled individuals. With a focus on positive training methods and a commitment to diversity, we provide a rewarding environment where your passion for dog training can truly shine.
