Job vacancies at Medical Detection Dogs

The Job  

 The welfare of our dogs is of paramount importance and you will help ensure that dogs at the MDD Centre are at all times well cared for and that their health & welfare needs are met.

Reports to: Health and Welfare Coordinator

Responsibilities

Health & Welfare needs

• Ensure MDD dogs are fed, watered, toileted and exercised as required while they are at the Centre.
• Weigh and groom MDD dogs as needed when they are at the Centre.
• Ensure all dog first aid kits are fully equipped
• Assist with the weekly health checks of all Bio Detection Dogs and ensure that vaccinations and any preventative medication are always up to date and administered as and when required.
• Ensure all Bio Detection Dogs have the appropriate equipment and are correctly tagged.
• To support when requested, the training of any new staff on Health & Welfare matters.

Bio Detection Dogs Supervision

• Assist with the organisation of the monthly schedule for each Bio Detection Dog.
• To meet the Fosterer’s and handover the Bio detection dogs when they arrive to collect at the end of the day.
• Assist with arrangements for holiday or other temporary cover when a fosterer is going away.
• Arrange day cover in emergency situations.
• Help coordinate the collection and return off dogs from fosterers, liaising with other staff as necessary and as and when required arrange volunteer drivers to collect or return dogs or when necessary collect or drop off dogs yourself.
• Organise the rota for dog walkers and keep them updated on any changes.

MDD Site Responsibilities

• Ensure all bedding on the MDD site is washed, clean and changed regularly.
• Ensure that the dog holding areas are regularly cleaned and well maintained, with support from the contract cleaning team.
• Ensure that the grooming room is regularly clean and well maintained.
• Ensure the veterinary room is kept clean and tidy, well equipped with relevant treatment & equipment.

Record Keeping

• Keep accurate records of Bio Detection Dog health, welfare, weight and any medications or treatments given.
• Ensure that all Bio Detection Dogs insurance and microchip details are correctly recorded.

Fosterer Queries

• When requested, act as the first point of contact for all fosterers, including out of normal working hours in emergencies.

Other tasks or ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager required to ensure the successful running of the charity.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience of practical dog training.
• Understanding of dog health and welfare and experience of providing basic, considered and appropriate advice and support to dog handlers.
• IT literacy and report writing skills including experience of using Microsoft based programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and Power Point

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Practical Knowledge in the following areas:

• The basic theory of practical dog training.
• The law in relation to dogs i.e. appropriate areas to free run a dog, ID needed etc.
• Dog and human psychology.
• Health and safety implications of dog and fosterer handling.
• A basic understanding of the various diseases and medical conditions with which the charity works, or the capacity and willingness to learn.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• A professional approach to other staff, clients, fosterers and their families and members of the public and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a wide range of people internally and externally.
• A good attitude to work and ability to use initiative and work effectively and efficiently without supervision.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An organised and methodical approach, with the ability to prioritise.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Interested and passionate about the work of the charity.
• Must be comfortable working in vicinity of dogs.
• Flexibility around working hours when required.

You will also be expected to:

• Hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• On occasions you may be requested to take dogs home for some additional training or health and welfare observations for a set period

Our Values & Behaviours

There are a few key values that we believe are important in the workplace:

• Respect
• Cooperation
• Honesty
• Fairness

Based on the values listed above, we encourage the behaviours below in the charity:

• Respectful communication
• Cooperating with others
• Honesty in all interactions
• Fairness in decision making

Benefits

• Sick Pay
• Health Cover
• 26 days holiday, increasing with service
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Free On-site parking
• Life Insurance

Finally, the successful candidate will also be expected to:

• Provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

The Job  

We are a charity that punches above its weight.  We receive no statutory funding and rely on the generosity of our many volunteers and supporters who raise awareness of our work and much needed funds.  The main purpose of this role will be to support the Community and Events Manager to develop local volunteer groups with the aim of increasing both awareness of the charity’s life-saving work and local fundraising. Other activities and administrative tasks across our key fundraising areas will also form part of the role.

We are looking for someone committed, passionate and full of ideas about how to engage with the many different communities and groups who support our work, and to help us reach new audiences so that our supporter network continues to grow to meet our ambitions.

Reports to: Community and Events Fundraising Manager

Responsibilities

• Support the Community & Events Fundraising Manager with the delivery of events
• Support the Region 5 volunteers in conjunction with the Community Fundraising Team
• Represent and promote the charity at external events within the Region 5 geography including some evenings and weekends
• Assist the Individual Giving Manager with the fulfilment of supporter communications including thank you letters and fulfillment of the Sponsor A Puppy Programme
• Co-ordinate general fundraising enquiries and action accordingly offering exceptional customer service
• Ensure all correspondence is recorded on the Harlequin CRM database and adhere to data regulations.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent IT skills
• Knowledge of CRM systems ideally Harlequin
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to adapt communication styles to deal with different situations
• Sound understanding of social media
• Attention to detail
• Proven organisational skills
• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working with volunteers
• Previous experience of working within the charity sector

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• A very positive attitude and a passion for the work of MDD
• Comfortable working in the vicinity of dogs

Our Values & Behaviours

There are a few key values that we believe are important in the workplace:

• Respect
• Cooperation
• Honesty
• Fairness

Based on the values listed above, we encourage the behaviours below in the charity:

• Respectful communication
• Cooperating with others
• Honesty in all interactions
• Fairness in decision making

Benefits

• Sick Pay
• Health Cover
• 26 days holiday, increasing with service
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Free On-site parking
• Life Insurance

Finally, the successful candidate will also be expected to:

• Provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check