Support Dogs are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and driven individual to join the training department. The role will consist of the assessing and acceptance of applicants. It will also involve overseeing our teams who have graduated, ensuring all teams receive an annual aftercare, giving advice, support and extra training if and when required in conjunction with prepping and supporting teams for the retirement process to begin.
The applicant will be required to lone work off site for periods of time, so must show the ability to work alone effectively, prioritise workload accordingly, use their own initiative and have excellent time management and communicational skills. They are to demonstrate a real passion for the role, a positive attitude and show flexibility within their work.
Previous experience of training dogs, using positive based methods, and a full clean driving licence are essential criteria for the post. Desirable qualities are experience/recognised teaching qualification, awareness in varying disabilities and a recognised qualification in animal training/behaviour. For further criteria please refer to requirements and criteria.
Occasional overnight duties and from time to time weekend work will be required to both fulfil the role and assist in the promotion of the Charity participating in fundraising events/demonstrations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to be a part of training dogs to transform the lives of people with epilepsy, physical disabilities, and children with autism.
Please visit Support Dogs website for further information and to see a job description.
If you have any queries in regards to this vacancy please contact Katie Burns, via email. Due to the high level of interest and enquiries that are received for roles within the training department it is sadly not possible to answer any telephone enquiries.
Applicants are to send a covering letter and CV via email or alternatively by post to Katie Burns, Training Manager, Support Dogs, 21 Jessops Riverside, Brightside Lane, Sheffield, S9 2RX. Please ensure to include the following information in your covering letter/CV –
- Explanation of why you feel you are suited to the role, using specific examples to demonstrate your suitability.
- Include any training and/or voluntary work you have undertaken/participated in that is relevant to the roles requirements.
- Three referees (if applicable) to cover at least the past 5 years, one of these is to be your current/previous employer, whichever is relevant to your situation. Should you not have a current/previous employer please explain how you have been spending your time while not in employment. Open references/character references from family or friends are not accepted.
- A chronological history of your time spent since leaving education, giving reasons for leaving a position.
Closing date – this position will remain open until the right candidate has been appointed
Please note this vacancy has a two-stage interview process, an initial interview which will include a short practical and a further practical assessment for shortlisted applicants. All interviews/assessments will be held in Sheffield. Dates will be confirmed should you be shortlisted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.
We are looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to support the Head of Estates and Facilities to be the first point of contact for staff, visitors and contractors dealing with health and safety issues across the three Centres. Ensuring a healthy and safe environment that is compliant with legislative requirements and good practice for our staff, volunteers, animals, and visitors.
About us
Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.
Our Estates & Facilities Team
The Estates and Facilities Management team provide a cost effective and coordinated Estates & Facilities management service to give expert support to the Home’s core activities.
What we can offer you
Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Life insurance
So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.
For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.
HR Administrator
We are seeking an exceptional HR and L&D Administrator to support the Head of People in delivering an efficient and effective HR function.
Our client is a charity established in 2013 to champion and support the use of effective early intervention to improve the lives of children and young people at risk of experiencing poor outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced administration professional to be part of an organisation that aims to make a real difference to children’s lives.
Position: HR and L&D Administrator
Location: London (SE1)
Salary: £25,427 - £26,765
Duration: 12 months fixed term contract
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours (net) per week
Closing date: 30th October 2020
Interview date: W/C 16th November 2020
About the role:
As HR and L&D Administrator you will provide effective support to the Head of People in delivering an efficient HR function, providing administration support and handling sensitive and confidential information with tact and diplomacy. As well as supporting the delivery of learning and development activities across the charity.
Key responsibilities would include:
- All the administration related to the recruitment process
- Onboarding and Induction
- Provide support for all Learning and Development activity
- Assist the head of people in developing and implementing new projects
- Carry out general administration tasks for the head of people, such as managing inbox’s, administering the charity’s HR system and assisting with the annual appraisal cycle.
- Any other duties as required, in support of the wider finance and resources team
About you:
To be successful in the role of HR Administrator you will be well organised, efficient and purposeful, you will be mature in attitude, with an understanding when discretion and confidentiality is required. You will have a flexible attitude towards tasks, with well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with colleagues at all levels.
Essential skills and experience include:
- Experience of providing administrative support and an understanding of HR processes
- Experience and interest in learning and development
- A good level of formal education including GCSE Maths and English (grade 4 or above)
- Excellent organisational skills including ability to manage time and prioritise effectively
- Good standard of oral and written communication skills.
- Strong IT skills, skilled in using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook Word and Excel
- A demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion
In Return:
People are at the heart of everything for our client. It’s vital that their workforce reflects the diversity of their stakeholders and the wider society in the UK, so they’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. They also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so do everything they can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for their roles.
As with the equal opportunities approach, please let us know if any additional support or adjustments are required for the selection process.
Benefits include:
- 38 days holiday per annum incl. bank holidays
- Flexible/agile working opportunities including working from home. Operate a 35 hour working week.
- Generous group pension scheme; employer contributes 6% where employee contributes 3%
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption/Paternity scheme
- Occupational sick pay scheme (discretionary)
- Dog friendly office (planned in advance)
- Cycle Scheme
- Travel loans
- Free use of site gym (after paid induction)
To apply for this role please include a CV and covering letter explaining how you feel you are suitable. As part of the shortlisting process you may also be required to complete an online skills test.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Senior Administrator, HR Administrator, L&D, HR/L&D administrator, Learning & Development Administrator, L&D Coordinator/Administrator, HR & Training Administrator, Human Resources Administrator etc.
Are you looking for a hands-on maintenance job where you can really make a difference? If you are looking for an inspirational challenge, join our clients amazing assistance dog charity and contribute to their life changing work. Their mission is to transform the lives of adults with physical disabilities through partnership with their specially trained assistance dogs.
To help them create these amazing partnerships, they need amazing people and they have an exciting opportunity for a Site Maintenance Officer with a primary focus on maintenance and repair of buildings and services, maintenance of the vehicle fleet, receiving deliveries and assisting visitors, and helping colleagues prepare for meetings, events and breaking down afterwards.
Site Maintenance Officer Responsibilities:
You will play a key role in the upkeep of buildings and services at their Heyshott site, with key tasks including:
- Carrying out minor building work and repairs, undertaking maintenance of various plant (boilers etc).
- Maintenance of the vehicle fleet, managing bookings, undertaking vehicle checks and organising repairs and services.
- Completing health and safety checks of the site, carry out regular fire drills.
- Supporting colleagues in preparing for meetings, events and breaking down afterwards.
- Be available to act as the emergency call out person.
Site Maintenance Officer Requirements:
- Ability to undertake minor repair work to premises, tools and equipment.
- Health, safety and welfare knowledge.
- ICT skills.
- Ideally you will also have manual handling, facilities management and fleet maintenance experience.
- You will be practical and flexible, a team player who is happy to help out colleagues at a moment’s notice.
- The role requires you to manage their fleet including driving cars to essential repairs and services therefore a full driving licence is essential.
- This role is physically demanding so you will need a level of fitness suitable for carrying out maintenance duties consisting of loading and unloading of vehicles, moving heavy/ cumbersome equipment and furniture.
This position is based at their rural training centres in Heyshott, West Sussex.
Closing Date: 25 October 2020 (midnight)
1st Interview: 06 November 2020
2nd Interview: 13 November 2020
Due to the hands on nature of this role, they anticipate a face to face interview will be necessary but they’ll work with their candidates to ensure the interviews are carried out in a Covid-19 secure way.
They are a disability confident committed employer and welcome diversity, promote equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Location: Heyshott, West Sussex
Job type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 25 hours per week (Monday - Friday 08.00-13.00)
Salary: £18,321 - £22,902 full time equivalent (pro rata’d to £12,214.00 to £15,268.00 for part time)
Benefits: They offer a comprehensive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance, access to an employee assistance programme, wellbeing portal and discounts on goods and retail vouchers and cash back on purchases from eating out, entertainment, supermarkets, clothing and travel.
You may have experience of the following: Maintenance Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Maintenance Technician, PPM, Reactive Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance, Vehicle Repair, Handyman, Handyperson, Facilities Technician, etc.
Ref: 94730
YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP
Bank Project Workers
Burgess Hill, Crawley, Horsham, Worthing, Eastbourne, Brighton & Hove
Varied shifts across all areas - please specify which area(s) on application
Sessional Contract
£10.05 per hour
We are recruiting Bank Staff to work with a diverse group of young people, in our large Foyers (supported housing) and in our smaller Looked After Children’s Services. We are currently recruiting in:
- Burgess Hill
- Crawley
- Horsham
- Worthing
- Eastbourne
- Brighton & Hove
YMCA DLG provide accommodation which houses young people aged 16 to 25 and provides specialist support to enable thriving lives. Working in a holistic manner, we adopt a psychologically informed approach to support young people to transition into independent living through a range of one to one and group activity.
Our teams take an asset-based approach to actively encourage young people into education, employment and training. As a service, we provide a safe and welcoming environment for young people, with their aspirations and desires always at the forefront of the support we offer. Overall, we seek to encourage and enable young people to become empowered by providing positive opportunities which allow them to learn and achieve the independent skills they need to live positive and fulfilling lives.
As well as managing their accommodation, we provide intensive housing management, signposting to other agencies and provide group work and activities that enable young people to achieve the skills they need to begin managing life independently.
A good understanding of the support needs and aspirations of young people we work with is desirable.
You will help to keep our properties safe and secure throughout the day and night through different shift patterns (over a 7-day rota) across our services.
Burgess Hill – Looked After Children’s Service: We provide accommodation that is commissioned by West Sussex Council to provide 24-hour support to young people aged 16-18 years old.
Crawley Foyer: 40 bed Project providing supported accommodation for 16 – 25-year old’s the focus of the work is to help develop the young people’s skills and confidence through our More Than a Room support delivery so that they can move on from supported accommodation and live independently.
Horsham Y Centre: The Horsham Y Centre provides housing to 50 young people. The focus of the work is to help develop the young people’s skills and confidence through our More Than a Room support delivery so that they can move on from supported accommodation and live independently.
Worthing Foyer: Supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25. The foyer consists of 27 bedsits, complete with ensuite facilities, separated into 2 to 3-bedroom flats.
The focus of the work is to help develop the young people’s skills and confidence through our More Than a Room support delivery so that they can move on from supported accommodation and live independently.
Project Eastbourne, Hailsham and Hastings commissioned services: YMCA DLG supported services provide safe accommodation and opportunities for young people who have been made, or are at risk of becoming, homeless. We offer a holistic support package and actively encourage residents into education, training, employment or voluntary work. Whilst living with us residents will gain many essential life skills and social skills, empowering them to move successfully into semi-independent or fully independent accommodation.
Across our Eastbourne, Hailsham and Hastings projects we house 61 young people across five properties. Three of the properties have staff on hand 24 hours a day, with housing concierge available at night. Two properties are dedicated to our move on options for young people, with visiting support and concierge at night.
Project Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill transitional housing: We provide transitional housing for 165 young people aged 18 to 35, across 29 sites in Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill.
Funded by Homes England under the Empty Homes programme, the scheme enables us to lease empty properties from private landlords and refurbish them to a good standard, to provide affordable and safe accommodation for young people in housing need. Aimed at young people who are not quite ready to live completely independently we manage the lettings and deal with any issues that arise.
We manage a range of properties including studio flats, one to three-bedroom flats and four- and five-bedroom houses. We also manage a nine-bedroom property made up of studio flats and rooms with shared communal facilities.
Brighton & Hove – St Patrick’s: St. Patrick’s provides 29 units of accommodation for single homeless people and rough sleepers in five- and six-bedroom flats with shared kitchen/lounge and bathrooms, and a night shelter accommodating up to 15 people, including a limited number with dogs. The service provides a 24-hour accommodation-based assessment and support service and operates 365 days a year. The night shelter part of the service is provided under a sub-contract by the Churches Night Shelter Project.
While there are systems in place to support you, a substantial part of the role includes the ability to lone work. Therefore, we will require someone competent and confident when working alone and somebody who is able to understand and work with complex and challenging behaviour appropriately.
This can be challenging yet very rewarding work that helps young people to belong, contribute, and thrive.
The position comes with excellent training and development opportunities.
As part of our Safer Recruitment guidelines, we only accept applications completed on our application form. Due to Covid-19, we are not accepting paper copies of forms and are currently only accepting application forms submitted by email.
YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Closing date for applications: Please note this is a rolling advert and applications are reviewed on a monthly basis.
Interview date: Interviews arranged on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.