We are looking for a person/s to join our friendly team of staff & volunteers caring for our animals at DBARC Saturday and/or Sunday. This could be for somebody to work both days, or for two people for one day each.

The hours are 8.30am to 5.30pm with an hour lunch break.

Candidates must have a genuine and sincere interest in providing care and comfort to the various species of animals requiring care and comfort at DBARC.  Although previous experience in animal welfare work would be an advantage, it is not a pre-requisite for the post.

The Rescue is staffed by a small group of dedicated people who provide a very high standard of care to those animals requiring the Charity’s help and assistance.  Staff harmony is an important factor in providing an appropriate environment for our animals, which are often frightened or timid and the applicant must be capable of carrying out allotted duties in a manner which ensures an empathic and co-operative relationship with other members of the Rescue’s staff. 

The position will involve frequent contact with the general public, upon whom the Charity depends for its resources.   The applicant will therefore be expected to present a dignified, sympathetic and articulate profile to all persons visiting the rescue centre.   Providing care and comfort to distressed animals is an activity, which, on occasions, can generate pronounced emotional reactions from both staff and the general public.  The ideal candidate will therefore be capable of maintaining a diplomatic and tactful manner and a sufficiently objective view of the any circumstances to ensure that the genuine requirements of the relevant animal take priority.

Basic computer knowledge will be necessary to work with the centre’s database.

QUALIFICATIONS

Although previous experience in animal welfare work would be an advantage, it is not a pre-requisite for the post.

No other formal qualifications are required for the post 

KEY OBJECTIVES 

To assist with the physical and emotional care of animals housed at the Centre and thus to ensure their well-being. 

To assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the Centre’s environment and thus ensure that hygiene is of the highest standard. 

To liaise politely and constructively with visitors to the Centre in a manner that promotes the public image of the charity in an agreeable and positive way. 

To ensure continuity of supplies of animal foodstuffs and other specified items used routinely at the Sanctuary. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

To assist with animal care duties as and when requested by the Rescue Centre Manager.  These duties will include, but not be limited to:

- Routine care of animals, including feeding, watering and cleaning their living accommodation.

- Grooming of animals.

- Bathing of animals.

- Exercising of dogs. 

To assist as and when required with the reception of visitors to the Sanctuary.   This will involve greeting and assisting visitors in a sympathetic, positive and helpful manner and some administrative duties associated with the Charity’s procedures for the adoption of animals and the use of computers to use the centre’s database.  

To be a flexible member of a small team and carry out any other duties reasonably requested by line management. 

HEALTH AND SAFETY

To work in a safe and healthy manner at all times, encouraging others to do likewise and to bring any observed potential hazards or risks to the attention of the Charity’s management.   To work in accordance with the charities health and safety policy and to ensure that all visitors to the centre are aware of and avoid any potential hazards to their health and safety.  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

To make every effort to promote a cordial atmosphere of mutual assistance and support between all people working at or visiting the Centre, thus helping to create and maintain the harmonious environment so essential to the animals in our care.

Note: The Sanctuary is not served by any regular form of public transport and members of staff must therefore have some personal means of travelling to and from work.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please fill in this online application form and return asap to dbarcapplication@gmail.com