Dog Welfare Assistant
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Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- To have experience of handling/working with working dogs
- To have experience of whelping & delivering puppies
- To have experience of mating dogs
- Possess a full UK Driving Licence
- Possess “First Aid At Work” (Can be obtained once in post)
Desirable
- To have basic IT skills (Microsoft Office applications)
- To have experience of working with volunteers
- To hold an Animal Behaviour Qualification
Skills
Essential
- To be confident around working dogs
- To possess integrity & professionalism at the highest level
- To be a dynamic, motivated individual who seeks a challenging role in Police Dogs
- To be able to work with minimal supervision & use own initiative
- To be able to show a high level of flexibility
Desirable
- To have an analytical mind to identify problem solving solutions
- To demonstrate networking & relationship building skills
West Midlands Police are currently undertaking a long term review of staff pay and conditions. The grade, pay and other terms of employment are therefore subject to review and may change in the future.
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
