Dog Warden (Public Sector)

VanRath; Newry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable public sector client is seeking a Dog Warden for a 3-month assignment in Newry, Northern Ireland. This role involves patrolling for stray dogs, enforcing dog control legislation, and interacting with the public during investigations. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a related field, a valid driving licence, and basic AccessNI clearance. A competitive salary of around £32,500, plus pension and holiday pay, is offered.

Benefits

Pension

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s relevant work experience in handling dogs and understanding their behaviour.
• Current valid driving licence is required.
• Basic AccessNI clearance will be needed.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the district for stray dogs and legal breaches.
• Act as a Council expert witness and seize Dangerous Dog Breeds.
• Understand and implement dog control legislation.
• Resolve public complaints regarding dog behaviour.

Skills

Handling dogs and understanding dog behaviour

Communicating effectively and tactfully with members of the public

Using Information Technology for record keeping

Undertaking enforcement activities for legal action

Job description

Dog Warden (Public Sector)

VANRATH are excited to be working closely to support with the role of a Dog Warden for a well‑established client within the local authority. This is initially a 3 month assignment, with possible extension.

Responsibilities

• To patrol the district, including Council maintained beaches, on foot or in a vehicle, for the purpose of deterring and/or detecting stray and uncontrolled dogs and any breaches under the Dogs Order (NI) 1983 and associated legislation.
• To identify as Council expert witnesses and to seize and take control of Dangerous Dog Breeds, and take appropriate action under Article 29 of the Dogs (NI) Order 1983, The Dangerous Dogs (NI) Order 1001, and to impound as required.
• To fully understand and have knowledge of all relevant legislation in so far as it relates to the functions of the post; to implement the requirements of the Legislation and to inform dog owners and keepers of the legal requirements for dog control.
• To investigate and seek resolution to complaints and enquiries from the public and other agencies, under Article 29 of the Dogs (NI) Order 1983 (Powers to deal with attacking of persons, other animals or worrying of livestock) on all matters relating to the functions of the post; dealing with confidential matters and using discretion at all times.
• To work independently without supervision often in confrontational situations and in conjunction with PSNI.
• To seize and impound in approved kennels stray dogs and dogs detained by other persons where the owners are not available or cannot be traced after reasonable enquiries have been made, including emergency evening and weekend working.

Ideal Candidate

• A minimum of one year’s suitable and relevant work experience in A - D)
  • a) Handling dogs and understanding dog behaviour
  • b) Communicating effectively and tactfully with members of the public
  • c) Using Information Technology effectively to assist with accurate record keeping and report writing
  • d) Undertaking enforcement activities to assist with the preparation of evidence for legal action
• A current valid driving licence.
• Basic AccessNI clearance will be needed.

Remuneration

Circa £32,500 plus pension & holiday pay.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector jobs in Newry or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock.