Dog Rescue Team Leader

Job Description

40 hrs per week, with some weekend working.

£15 per hr.

MUST be a strong communicator and dog handler with experience of working with dogs / packs of dogs.

Positively lead the small team of dog handlers by example with the focus on prioritising the wellbeing and welfare of the dogs at all times.

• Coordinate work / time for priority dogs (those needing immediate training/behavioural attention)
• Be responsible for the overall safety of all dogs and staff/volunteers/visitors around those dogs
• Collaborate with other managers regularly to achieve what is best for the dogs.
• Be competent at the dog handlers job and able to step in and assist as needed with regular days in the dog handler role.
• Monitor all daily information boards and systems to ensure they are correct and up to date and used correctly.
• Review daily schedule logs in order to get a good understanding of daily work completed.
• Responsible for signing off relevant maintenance work, with a view to its suitability and safety for the dogs using that area, also noting any general safety concerns.
• Carry out general checks of the site, raising any safety concerns.
• Coordinate emergency situation/code red drills.
• Manage the team including volunteers on a daily basis.
• Maintain a high standard of work and lead by example at all times.
• Inspire the ‘Every 5 Minutes Matters’ ethos.
• Empower the team to learn, develop and take ownership.
• Encourage staff openness and a positive team culture.
• Feedback to managers, behaviourists with any concerns, issues and ideas on a daily basis.
• Be proactive in helping with the creation of any documents/workshops etc designed to help the rescue be more efficient and grow (once all systems are learned, understood and reviewed with the management team/behaviourists).
• Implement new systems and procedures once agreed by all.
• Work alongside our behaviourists and rehoming team to get the best outcomes for the dogs.

Strong experience in dog handling. Pack work. Managing people/teams.