Kennel Supervisor

Working Hours: 35 hours per week on a 2 week rolling rota (8:30am to 4:30pm). Working every other weekend, you will also be required to work bank holidays depending on how the rota falls. Are you ready to join our movement Our recruitment journey - key dates for you to note Here's what the process looks like, no surprises, just a friendly guide:

• Application
You'll be asked to answer 3 questions to give us a sense of your experience, skills, and potential. Don't worry if you don't tick every box - what really matters is what you can bring to the role and the team.
• Panel Interview
If your application is successful, you'll be invited to a face to face panel interview with the Hiring Manager at the Centre . This is a chance to:
• Share more about what you've done and what you're proud of
• We encourage you to ask questions about the role, the team, and the impact you could make. Interviews are a two-way conversation, and we recognise that any career move needs to feel right for you as well as for us.
• Show off your skills and behaviours in a relaxed, supportive setting
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know - we're happy to support you. We think this role is going to be popular and are expecting to attract high interest, so we strongly encourage early applications to avoid missing out. The deadline for applications will be xxx What a day might look like for you Here at RSPCA no two days are the same, as a Kennel Supervisor, we've added a short summary of what a typical day might look like, for a full insight please refer to the attached job description.
• Leading and supporting a team of Animal Care Assistants (ACAs) and volunteers, including allocating daily tasks, and providing coaching, guidance, and encouragement.
• Monitoring team performance and contributing to staff development through constructive feedback to Centre Management.
• Ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, hygiene, and health & safety are consistently maintained across the facility.
• Working closely with our veterinary team to support the treatment and care of animals, including the safe and accurate administration of medication.
• Carrying out health and welfare assessments of dogs entering, leaving, and residing within the centre, ensuring all records and documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Monitoring animal behaviour, wellbeing, and suitability for rehoming, escalating any concerns appropriately.
• Overseeing the cleanliness, maintenance, and security of kennels, equipment, and surrounding areas.
• Acting as a knowledgeable and approachable point of contact for members of the public, supporting enquiries and promoting responsible rehoming.
• Supporting fundraising activities, events, and educational visits to help raise awareness and support for the Centre.
  
  Proven experience working with dogs, particularly large breeds and those with behavioural challenges.
• A calm, patient, and compassionate approach, with the ability to build trust with vulnerable animals.
• Strong leadership skills and experience supervising or mentoring staff or volunteers.
• Good understanding of animal welfare standards, health & safety, and kennel management.
• Pragmatic approach to animal welfare
• Confident communicator, able to engage positively with both colleagues and the public.
• Resilient, practical, and willing to work in a physically demanding environment.
  
  Do you want to help create a better world for animals? At the RSPCA, we believe animal welfare is everyone's welfare. Join us in creating a better world for every animal. We can do it if we work together, everyone for every animal.
Choose a career with us and make a difference. Are you an experienced dog handler with a calm, confident approach and a passion for animal welfare? We're looking for a dedicated Kennel Supervisor to join our team, supporting the care and rehabilitation of dogs, many of whom have come from backgrounds of cruelty, neglect, or abandonment. This is a hands-on role working with a range of breeds, including large and complex dogs who may be nervous, reactive, or struggling to trust. This role isn't easy - but it is incredibly rewarding. Every day, you'll play a vital part in helping animals feel safe, rebuild confidence, and move closer to finding a loving new home. Location: Felledge Animal Centre, Beaney Lane , Chester Moor , CHESTER LE STREET, DH2 3BF