To be successful in this role, ideally you will have:
- Previous practical experience working or volunteering with adults and/or young people and/or animals in a supportive or coaching capacity.
- Understanding of positive training approaches and techniques in the development of human or animal behaviour.
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices when working with vulnerable adults and children.
- Additionally, you will be empathetic and understanding of individual’s needs, as well as demonstrate resilience working in a challenging environment and being flexible to change.
For the complete list of all criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Job Description attached. There is also a Frequently Asked Questions document and tips on making a great application.
Due to the element of working with our service users there may be restrictions regarding when you are able to take annual leave. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that holidays can be taken during school holidays for example. During your training there will be other times where annual leave will be limited.
More information about Guide Dogs Academy and the role can be found here: https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/about-us/careers/guide-dogs-academy/
How to apply
Our recruitment system has a one-hour time limit; therefore, we would advise you to prepare everything first and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.
Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. The application form is made up of 3 mandatory elements;
1 – Upload a current CV.
2 – Upload a cover letter. Use clear examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria as specified within the job description.
3 – Fully complete the online form.
Diversity
Guide Dogs’ strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we support. We welcome applicants regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of two professional referee details fully covering the past five years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
If you have any questions please contact our Recruitment Team on 0118 3540345 or
[email protected]