Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dog Boarding Carer to join our team!

In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional care to the dogs boarding at our Lincoln Farm centre.

You will be working closely with the dogs and their owners, delivering outstanding customer service while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Duties

• Ensuring all areas are kept scrupulously clean.

• Providing daily exercise and enrichment.

• Monitoring and recording health and behaviour.

• Grooming and bathing.

• Engaging with owners and addressing questions and concerns in a polite, professional manner.

• Answering boarding enquiries over the phone and via email.

• Taking and accurately recording bookings, both on paper and the database.

• Administering and recording medications.

• Supporting the Rescue & Rehoming team.

Qualifications and experience

• Previous experience with dogs is essential.

• Canine related qualifications are desirable.

• You will need to be physically fit as this role is fast paced and physically demanding.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic with a genuine passion for canine welfare.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and the chosen applicant will be personable and polite with exceptional customer relation skills.

The position is full time; Tuesday - Saturday, 7am - 3:30pm.

Salary: £12.21 per hour.

Seize a unique opportunity: become a vital part of our skilled Estates Maintenance team, supporting an animal rescue dedicated to making a difference.

Experience true variety; with three animal rescue and rehoming centres across Dorset & Devon and charity shops. Every day brings a new challenge.

We're seeking a skilled and adaptable maintenance expert. You will be based at our Lincoln Farm Dog Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Winterborne Kingston, but will sometimes be required to work between our other centres and charity shops.

With a diverse range of tasks including grounds maintenance, general repairs of the sites and accommodation, safety checks and maintaining records and shop refits, you'll need a strong background in general maintenance and a proven professional record.

This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently and manage your own work load. You will be reporting to the Lincoln Farm Centre Manager.

A driving license is essential.

Hours

• Permanent, part time; 22.5 hours per week over three days. Occasional weekend cover will be required to support events or attend emergencies.

Benefits

• Employee discount

• Health and wellbeing program

• Free on-site parking

Salary

• £12.21 per hour (22.5 hours a week)

Do you love being at the heart of the charity retail community? Are you a real ‘people person,’ who also has an artistic flair for creativity? If so, then we may just have the perfect role for you!

We are very proud to have our wonderful Winton charity shop, right in the heart of the community in this bustling & busy Bournemouth suburb.

By having such a great shop, in a fantastic location, our aim is to raise funds for the rescue animals who need us, and to promote our work to fabulous, local supporters.

We are on the lookout for a positive team member, who is experienced in Retail and has a real passion for showcasing new and pre-loved items in an inviting way.

Our ideal candidate would also have knowledge of managing and / or being a volunteer, and recognise the importance and value of nurturing this relationship.

This person does not necessarily need to have direct charity retail experience, although this would be an advantage, but a love of animals is a real must, as all of our 7 charity shops are proud to be dog-friendly.

This role covers 40 hours per week (across Monday to Saturday), on site at our charity shop in the centre of Winton, Bournemouth.

Full details here: Job Description