Kennel Free Dog Carer

Dogs4Rescue; Accrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated dog rescue organization in Accrington is looking for a Dog Handler to join their small team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with packs of dogs, understand various behavioral needs, and effectively read dogs' body language. Responsibilities include feeding, maintaining cleanliness, and helping rehabilitate dogs for adoption. This position may involve living on-site for the right candidate, offering a meaningful opportunity for those passionate about animal welfare.

Benefits

Possible live-in position

Meaningful work

Joining a passionate team

Qualifications

• Experience working with packs of dogs, especially rescue dogs.
• Ability to read dogs' body language and understand varied behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Feed and care for dogs in a rescue setting.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and dog wellbeing.
• Help rehabilitate dogs with different temperaments to prepare them for adoption.

Skills

Experience with groups of dogs

Understanding dog body language

Confidence around animals

Team-first mentality

Job description

Job Description

At Dogs4Rescue, our dogs live stress-free, and fear-free, playing, interacting and learning constantly while we clean up after them and ensure their living quarters are of the highest standards.

Want to be part of this dream?

Based in Accrington we are on the lookout for another Dog Handler to join our tiny team.

You must have experience working with packs of dogs and be able to exhibit working with varied behavioural needs whist being able to read the dogs body language. Rescue experience an advantage.

Whether you're currently working for another rescue and craving real change, or you're in the doggy daycare scene and seeking a fresh challenge. If you've got dog-handling skills and want a meaningful opportunity, we want to hear from you!

As one of our Dog Handlers, you'll build confidence to be a pack leader! Your duties will include feeding, lots of cleaning and, most importantly, spending quality time helping to understand, and rehabilitate dogs with different kinds of personalities and temperaments to help get them home-ready.

You'll be part of a dog-handling team united by the same mission, so we're on the lookout for individuals with the following traits :

• Presence
• Drive
• Awareness
• Confidence around animals
• Responsibility / accountability
• Team-first mentality

This isn't just a job; it's a mission and a way of life for the right person. Possible live in position for the right candidate.

We've quickly grown from a vision into 2 sites thanks to a quarter of a million loyal followers who share the same vision.

Do you want to be a big part of our next chapter? Send us your application telling us why you..

Qualifications

Beneficial

Experience with groups of dogs and rescue dogs essential