Dog Care Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An animal care service provider in Lisburn is seeking a responsible individual to care for dogs, ensuring their safety and adherence to hygiene protocols. The role involves working with dogs indoors and outdoors, providing feeding and rest, and maintaining a clean workplace. Candidates should have good time management and communication skills, alongside a love for animals. This temporary position offers flexible working hours within a 25-hour week schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage time effectively by arriving on time for shifts.
• Excellent verbal communication skills for interactions with colleagues and customers.
• Passion for animal care and welfare.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Care for the dogs to ensure their health and safety.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols in the workplace.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
• Be responsible and aware of tasks required.

Skills

Good time management skills

Effective communication skills

Love for animals

Current driving licence

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: PAWS DOGGY DAYCARE. In this role you will be working with a number of dogs both inside and outside depending on the weather. You will ensure the dogs are fed and rested at specific times of the day. You will also ensure that the workplace is clean and hygienic which will include mopping and disposing of dog waste. Full and comprehensive training will be provided for all aspects of the business on-site.

Responsibilities

• Take care of the dogs.
• Ensure the safety of the dogs and colleagues.
• Ensure workplace Health and Safety is upheld and adhered to.
• Be suitably attuned for the tasks involved.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have good time management skills, such as arriving on time for your shift.
• Effective communication skills for interactions with both colleagues and customers.
• A love for animals.
• A current driving licence.

Further Information

The Employer is: PAWS DOGGY DAYCARE. JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Job Sector: Security and General. Area: Antrim. Location: Lisburn, 131 A Saintfield Road. Salary: 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21+ £12.21 per hour. No. vacancies: 3. Contract Type: Temporary. Weekly hours: 25. Published date: 19/12/2025. Worktime: To be confirmed with employer.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026