Job Description

Job information

INTERNAL JOB - This vacancy is only available to Newport City Council employees and Agency Workers currently engaged with the Council

To apply you must have an Employee Self Service (ESS) account. If you do not have one please contact trent.helpdesk@newport.gov.uk with your employee

Post No. POSN004744 - Kennel Officer



Applicants are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity to join the team at Newport City Dogs Home.

Summary of Role

To receive, kennel, feed and care for all stray and unwanted dogs whilst in the care of Newport City Dogs Home and ensure the kennel accommodation is kept in a clean condition.



To ensure operational and administrative duties in respect of the receipt, kennelling rehousing and rehoming of Stray Dogs at Newport City Dogs Home are conducted.

Qualifications/ Experience

Applicants must be confident in handling and assessing dog behaviour and have proven track record in this area. Experience with working with dogs in a commercial kennel environment is essential, along with a solid understanding of relevant legislation.



Hold an Animal Care Qualification to Level 3 or equivalent



You should be passionate about dog welfare and strive to improve the lives of dogs in our care, be self-motivated with an organised approach to your work, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and appreciate the importance of customer care.

Contact

If you would like to know more about the post, please contact Rio Pulis, Animal Health & Welfare Manager on 01633 656656 or rio.pulis@newport.gov.uk



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein Gwerthoedd - Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd