At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to ensure the wellbeing of dogs and manage daily operations.
- Company: Join a dedicated dog rescue organisation focused on making a difference.
- Benefits: Earn £15 per hour, gain valuable experience, and work in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the lives of dogs while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong dog handling experience and team management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
40 hrs per week, with some weekend working. £15 per hr.
MUST be a strong communicator and dog handler with experience of working with dogs / packs of dogs.
Positively lead the small team of dog handlers by example with the focus on prioritising the wellbeing and welfare of the dogs at all times.
- Coordinate work / time for priority dogs (those needing immediate training/behavioural attention).
- Be responsible for the overall safety of all dogs and staff/volunteers/visitors around those dogs.
- Collaborate with other managers regularly to achieve what is best for the dogs.
- Be competent at the dog handlers job and able to step in and assist as needed with regular days in the dog handler role.
- Monitor all daily information boards and systems to ensure they are correct and up to date and used correctly.
- Review daily schedule logs in order to get a good understanding of daily work completed.
- Responsible for signing off relevant maintenance work, with a view to its suitability and safety for the dogs using that area, also noting any general safety concerns.
- Carry out general checks of the site, raising any safety concerns.
- Coordinate emergency situation/code red drills.
- Manage the team including volunteers on a daily basis.
- Maintain a high standard of work and lead by example at all times.
- Inspire the ‘Every 5 Minutes Matters’ ethos.
- Empower the team to learn, develop and take ownership.
- Encourage staff openness and a positive team culture.
- Feedback to managers, behaviourists with any concerns, issues and ideas on a daily basis.
- Be proactive in helping with the creation of any documents/workshops etc designed to help the rescue be more efficient and grow (once all systems are learned, understood and reviewed with the management team/behaviourists).
- Implement new systems and procedures once agreed by all.
- Work alongside our behaviourists and rehoming team to get the best outcomes for the dogs.
Qualifications: Strong experience in dog handling, pack work, managing people/teams.
Dog Rescue Team Leader in Eccles employer: Dogs4Rescue
At Daycare 4 Dogs, we pride ourselves on being a passionate and dedicated employer, committed to enhancing the lives of dogs while fostering a supportive and vibrant work environment. Our team enjoys flexible working hours, opportunities for personal growth, and the unique advantage of contributing to our charitable initiative, Dogs 4 Rescue. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and create a joyful atmosphere for both our furry guests and our staff.
