Job Description

Job Summary:

We are looking to take on a super reliable driver to help with the end of day process at Forest Dogs Land; to work with the daycare team to ensure all dogs are safely loaded into our vans and taken home at the end of their daycare session.

The role will also include more practical elements assisting the team in grounds maintenance and ensuring all the Forest Dogs vehicles are checked, clean and safe.

It is essential that you are comfortable dealing with a large groups of excited and playful dogs! You must be able to remain calm in any situation to ensure the safety of all of the dogs at all times. You should also be happy and physically capable to work in any weather outdoors for long periods of the day (we are Forest Dogs after all!)

Key responsibilities (day care)

To ensure the safe intake and exit of dogs from the daycare. To drive the dogs home in the Forest Dogs vehicles in an efficient and safe manner. Maintain good levels of hygiene e.g. immediately collecting and disposing of faeces and cleaning areas of the daycare environment as required. To communicate effectively with other staff to coordinate the dogs who need taking home with their belongings. To build an excellent relationship with both dogs and clients when picking up/ dropping dogs off home.

General responsibilities and duties

Maintain excellent communication with clients e.g. re: drop off times and with other Forest Dogs staff to coordinate handover and transfer of dogs from group walks to day care and vice versa. Ensure accurate records are kept of dogs' behaviour. Follow instructions including Forest Dogs SOPs, Risk assessments and any other documents relating to Forest Dogs' day care and home boarding licence conditions.

Person specification - Dog Care Worker - Driver

Skills and abilities

Essential

Ability to navigate Sheffield and surrounding areas (with or without maps) efficiently, avoiding traffic to minimise transit time Capable of hard physical work outdoors in all weather Ability to represent Forest Dogs positively to the public and with visitors to FD facilities. To be very well presented and have a good level of English to communicate effectively. Full clean driving licence (for insurance purposes) and a range of driving experiences.

Desirable

Able to be creative to keep dogs physically and mentally stimulated. Skilled handling of dogs on and off lead

Qualifications

Essential

No essential qualifications needed - basic training will be provided

Desirable

Advanced driving skills / experience Some qualification related to animal care Up to date First Aid / Canine First Aid

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Some knowledge/experience of dog health, behaviour and appropriate handling Experience of driving a range of vehicles around Sheffield. Excellent knowledge of Sheffield roads, short cuts, usual rush hour traffic and best routes between dog drop offs. Happy to have a full DBS and reference check.

Desirable

Experience working with dogs Some knowledge of different dogs, breeds and their needs.

Personal attributes and other requirements

Essential

A genuine love for dogs and an understanding of what they mean to their families. Upbeat, energetic and positive person which reflects well on dogs and their owners Enthusiasm and willing to 'muck in' to do all the (dirty!) jobs required looking after dogs. Extremely reliable, trustworthy and punctual - as owners and dogs rely on us Good common sense and an ability to remain calm and focus on keeping dogs safe and well.

Desirable

Own or have full use of a vehicle. A current basic DBS check (Forest Dogs actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records*)

We are looking to take someone on who's lifestyle fits in with the hours, locations and the way we work as a small family business, and who may be looking to work with us for a significant period of time as we grow.

Our customers rely heavily on us to offer care to their dogs to enable them to work, so it is absolutely essential employees are reliable and 100% committed to the work hours offered.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 9 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Application question(s):

Full clean driving licence with at least 3 years driving experience
Experience:

Animal care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Location:

Dore S17 (required)
Work Location: In person