Employer: Support Dogs

Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Job Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)

Salary: £25,000

Hours: Part Time – 22.5 Hours (equivalent to 3 full days but could be flexible e.g. hours worked over 5 days)

Job Description:

1. Recruitment of Volunteers – Promoting and advertising volunteering opportunities Creating ongoing calendar of recruitment events and activities Organising & promoting recruitment events & activities Developing and running an appropriate interview, assessment and selection processes Working with digital marketing officer to develop appropriate recruitment materials. Onboard new volunteers following agreed process. 2. Training of Volunteers – Co-ordinating the training for volunteers Working to ensure ongoing programme of training and development for new and existing volunteers. Working with our training team to identify recurring weaknesses/problems in training programme and support for dog-based volunteers. Creating an ongoing calendar of recurring training and mentoring events Working with our training team to identify resources/additional material needed to support volunteers 3. Coordination of Volunteers – Organising existing volunteers to meet needs of the charity. Ensuring there is appropriate volunteers recruited for dogs and puppies in training. Ensuring there is appropriate volunteers to enable the charity to maximise its ability to fundraise and promote its work to organisations and schools across the UK. Keeping an up-to-date calendar for all events and coordinate volunteers to meet these needs. Identifying and providing effective methods of regular communication and engagement with existing volunteers. Including a monthly e-newsletter and management of volunteer social media groups. Experience and Qualities required as follows:

Application Deadline: 7th November 2025

Application Details: Applicants are to send a covering letter and CV to liam.claffey@supportdogs.org.uk. Please ensure to include details of relevant experience, and why you feel that you meet the criteria of the role, using specific examples to demonstrate your suitability

Website Link: https://www.supportdogs.org.uk/volunteer-coordinator-vacancy

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Employer: Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Job Title: Maintenance Support Technician

Job Location: Saunderton, Bucks

Salary: £23,200

Hours: Permanent contract

Job Description:

To provide a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, and volunteers by responding to, and delivering a range of maintenance tasks.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the Grange Estate buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard of repair providing a safe and professional environment that is always presented at its best internally/externally on a day-to-day basis. Assessing maintenance needs to ‘make-safe’ and complete the works quickly and effectively.
• Undertake repairs and maintenance to the buildings to a consistently high standard. Tasks will include joinery, plumbing, glazing, electrical repairs/ renovations, decorating, light renovations, Site equipment maintained (i.e. washing machines/tumble dryers), etc. Risk Assessing with an agile approach with strict adherence to legal H&S standards at all times.
• Utilise the Maintenance Management System prioritising the maintenance work and keeping accurate records of all works completed and ensuring excellent communication with colleagues and peers.
• Undertake and accurately record the scheduled compliance checks: weekly, monthly, and quarterly relating to fire safety, legionella, site building PPM’s & maintenance equipment safety checks.
• Act as a site H&S representative at all times demonstrating vigilance and awareness of responsibilities relating to legal compliance. Always acting with professionalism.
• Attend to the security of site – locking/unlocking the site working closely with others to ensure site security.
• Support the Estates team in planning and delivering minor works and project programmes.
• Provide Facilities Support: setup/clear down rooms and the grounds for conferences, meetings, tours, and events; safely and effectively support colleagues across the site with office furniture moves and the distribution of deliveries.
• Supporting the front and back of house teams e.g. within The Grange Restaurant and Reception.

About You
Skilled in a range of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, joinery, decorating, and general repairs.
Take pride in maintaining a safe, high-quality, and well-presented environment.
Proactive, reliable, and able to prioritise work effectively using maintenance systems.
Knowledgeable about Health & Safety standards, always working with care and compliance.
A flexible team player, willing to support wider site operations and events when needed.

Please note: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 due to its duties involving the protection of children and/or adults at risk. Applicants are therefore required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, warnings, and reprimands, as well as any relevant non-conviction information. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Police Act 1997 (Part V).

Application Deadline: 7 November 2025

Application Details: Please apply via the link below.

Website Link: hearingdogs.my.salesforce-sites.com/recruit/

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Employer: Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Job Title: Hearing Dog Partnership Advisor (Yorkshire)

Job Location: Community Based

Salary: £25,000

Hours: 12 month contract

Job Description:

At Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, we create unique partnerships between specially trained hearing dogs and people with hearing loss. These partnerships transform lives — delivering companionship, confidence, and connection.

We are passionate about helping people live well with hearing loss. In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in sustaining life-changing partnerships, while working in a supportive, knowledgeable, and dedicated team. You’ll see first-hand the positive impact of your work on people’s confidence, connection, and independence.

About The Role
We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and organised Interim Partnership Advisor to join our Partnership Support Team for a 12-month fixed term contract. You’ll manage a defined geographic area across Yorkshire, ensuring our partnerships thrive through tailored, person-centred advice, emotional support, and practical guidance. This is an impact-driven role where your work directly enhances the quality of life for the people we support.

What you’ll do

Provide tailored wellbeing, training, and behavioural support to hearing dog partnerships.
Build strong, trust-based relationships through regular visits — especially during the early months of a partnership — to address individual needs.
Be available to provide timely, high-quality support within your territory, responding to emergencies and maintaining a strong local presence.
Offer emotional and practical assistance during significant life events such as dog retirement, bereavement, or health challenges.
Collaborate with colleagues across Hearing Dogs and with external partners such as support workers, councils, employers, and veterinary practices.
Organise and attend local community events to represent the charity and strengthen engagement.
Facilitate peer support groups to encourage shared learning and connection between partnerships.
Work with volunteers, trainers, healthcare teams, and other stakeholders to improve outcomes and remove barriers.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date partnership records and ensure actions are documented.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings professional expertise, empathy, and a solution-focused approach. You will have:

Experience in canine behaviour and training.
Excellent interpersonal skills with empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity.
Strong time management and organisational skills to manage a varied caseload effectively.
A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to coach, mediate, and adapt to changing needs.
Good Deaf awareness and/or BSL Level 2 (desirable).
A full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel within Yorkshire and to our centres.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 due to its duties involving the protection of children and/or adults at risk. Applicants are therefore required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, warnings, and reprimands, as well as any relevant non-conviction information. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Police Act 1997 (Part V).

Application Deadline: 14 Nov 2025

Application Details: Please apply via the website link below

Website Link: hearingdogs.my.salesforce-sites.com/recruit/

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Employer: Autism Dogs

Job Title: Animal Welfare Home Support

Job Location: Locations 1: South East Region (to cover the area around London)
Location 2: North West (to cover the area around Cheshire, Manchester)
Location 3: East Midlands (to cover the area around Lincolnshire)

Salary: £24,960.00 pro rata

Hours: 24 hours per week

Job Description:

Autism Dogs Charity is expanding its animal welfare support network and seeks committed individuals to support the ethical and nurturing development of puppies and adolescent dogs destined to become autism assistance dogs.
You will play a key role in ensuring puppies grow up in environments that support optimal development, welfare, and the foundations of successful service animal work.

Key Duties:
Visit puppy placements to monitor well-being and development.
Support families with bespoke guidance on:
Toilet training
Nutrition
First aid basics
General welfare
Submit detailed welfare reports and communicate any concerns.
Collaborate with our trainer team to ensure consistency.

We Provide:
Safeguarding and autism awareness training.
Supervision and ongoing support.
Reimbursement of travel expenses.
Paid holidays
Company pension scheme

Requirements:
Experience in dog care, veterinary support, or behaviour.
Confidence in providing welfare guidance and reporting findings.
Access to your own transport (a car is essential).
Successful DBS check (required).

Application Deadline:

Application Details: To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter, specifying which one of the 3 locations you’re interested in working in: vacancies@autismdogs.co.uk ‍

Website Link: https://www.autismdogs.co.uk/vacancies

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Employer: Autism Dogs

Job Title: Puppy Raiser/Specialist Trainer (2 positions – 1 x South East England and 1x West Central Scotland)

Job Location: 1 x South East England and 1x West Central Scotland

Salary: £27497.60 pro rata

Hours: 24 hours per week

Job Description:

Autism Dogs Charity is a nationally accredited programme providing assistance dogs trained specifically to support autistic individuals. We’re proud to be led by a multidisciplinary team, including autistic professionals, and we are committed to offering inclusive, respectful, and autism-informed care. We are looking for compassionate and knowledgeable dog training specialists to join our team. This role involves supporting around six families per session at a pre-arranged, paid venue for around 4-6 days per month. Responsibilities: Teach basic obedience and social skills in line with the Good Citizen Dog Training Awards. Model appropriate behaviour around other dogs, basic recall, and family-friendly handling, basic canine first aid Submit written weekly updates and video reports. Attend a monthly Zoom meeting with the main trainer team. What We Offer: Full training in our Autism Dogs Charity core training system. Autism and safeguarding training (provided). Travel expenses reimbursed. Paid holidays Company pension scheme Requirements: Own transport (a car is essential). Successful DBS check (required). Experience with positive reinforcement and working with families in community settings. Help shape the future of autism assistance dog training in your region.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Application Details: To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter, specifying the location you are interested in working in.

Website Link: https://www.autismdogs.co.uk/vacancies

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Employer: Medical Detection Dogs

Job Title: Assistance Dog Trainer (Puppy & Advanced)

Job Location: Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire, responsibility for puppies placed with socialisers in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Northamptonshire (with possible travel outside these areas from time to time)

Salary:  £23,800 to £27,000 

Hours: Full-time permanent, with occasional evenings and weekends required.

Job Description:

We are looking for someone with the skills, experience and passion to join our team of trainers responsible for organising and monitoring the progress of our puppies and young dogs, when required into advanced training to ensure they receive the highest standard of socialisation and training, thereby maximising their chances of becoming a Medical Detection Dog.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small innovative charity that is a world leader in its specialist field.

Responsibilities

Training and Development of Puppies:

• Take responsibility for a group of puppies (approximately 10) allocated to socialisers living in your geographical area
• Provide training that adheres to ADUK regulations and MDD quality standards in accordance with timescales and targets
• To deliver effective training by holding puppy classes, 121’s and home visits with socialisers in your geographical area
• Conduct regular training sessions with assistance dogs in training in various environments to ensure they are confident and responsive in real-world settings
• To prepare the puppy to be a Medical Alert Assistance Dog, using positive reinforcement techniques to teach desired behaviours and modify unwanted behaviours
• Regularly monitor progress of the puppies in your area and provide detailed, evidenced feedback to the senior team within Dog Supply and Training
• Support and assist when required with the potential matches for a particular assistance dog partnership.
• To successfully prepare the puppy to pass the relevant Assistance Dog assessments
• Where necessary, highlight to your line manager, any dogs that are not progressing sufficiently through the training programme

Socialiser Support

• Be the first point of contact for the socialisers in your area, which will include guidance, support and instruction to socialisers on effective work and training with their assistance dogs
• Provide general health care advice within your core working hours

Socialiser Recruitment

• When required, assist in the recruitment of new volunteer socialisers
• When required, to assess prospective new volunteer socialisers, including home, workplace, pet dog and children assessments

Advanced Assistant Dog Trainer

• When required, take dogs home during the advance training period to ensure continuous development and reinforcement of training routines
• To arrange the training plan for each dog in advance training that’s under your supervision, including day to day arrangements for training, collection, pick up and holiday cover
• To ensure all dogs receive the appropriate training required, to pass their final assessment
• To work closely with the Medical Alert Assistance Dog (MAAD) team and to support the final stages of the dogs matching process, including agreeing any client specific queries before carrying out the client and dog meet onsite
• To carry out any client specific training on the advanced dogs
• When required, to support the dog and client home stay
• To work closely with the Health & Welfare team regarding any dogs under their supervision
• Complete the appropriate paperwork for training records, assessments and recruitment of volunteers
• Report any concerns, communicate feedback and request guidance where appropriate.
• To successfully complete the handover of the Assistance dog to the MAAD Instructor, within the timelines agreed
• To carry out appropriate feedback to the Dog Supply team on how dogs are progressing under their supervision
• To support with the Temporary Fosterer application process and provide support to the Temporary Fosterer’s who may look after advanced dogs in training
• Where necessary, highlight to your line manager, any dogs that are not progressing sufficiently through the advanced training programme

Other

• Update the Harlequin CRM database in a timely fashion to ensure accurate and up to date training, veterinary and health records
• Support the charity’s fundraising, communications and volunteering teams as required, specifically in relation to your area
• Share best practice with colleagues across the charity
• Other tasks or ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager required to ensure the successful running of the charity

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in training Assistance Dogs
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in dog training
• Basic theory of practical dog training
• Law in relation to dogs
• Knowledge of medical conditions relevant to puppies between 8 weeks and 2 years of age
• Dog and human psychology
• Health and safety implications of dog and socialiser handling
• Experience and understanding of ADUK, ADI regulations and MDD’s internal quality standards

Skills and Abilities

Ability to demonstrate high quality judgement and a proven track record in relation to the following:

• Dog training matters including the analysis of temperaments, appropriate training methods and requirements necessary to maintain public perception in assistance dogs
• Solutions to training and behavioural problems
• Socialiser training including the ability to assess each person’s preferred learning style and adapt as appropriate your training approach, the specific programmes to be followed
• Strong and clear teaching and instructing skills
• Ability to plan work, be organised and ensure that time is utilised effectively for yourself, colleagues and socialisers
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a wide range of people internally and externally. This will include clients and their families, fosterers, other professional service providers, members of the public, the media, managers and other colleagues
• High level of IT literacy and report writing skills including experience of using Microsoft based programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and Power Point

Personal Attributes

• You should be supportive of the charitable aims of Medical Detection Dogs and capable of working as part of a team, as well as able to motivate yourself.
• You should be adaptable and positively embrace change by not only being flexible towards the ideas of others but also putting forward ideas to colleagues. This will involve creativity in problem solving and making appropriate responses to new ideas and unexpected situations.

Values & Behaviours

There are a few key values that we believe are important in the workplace: 

· Respect

· Cooperation

· Honesty

· Fairness

Based on the values listed above, we encourage the behaviours below in the charity: 

· Respectful communication

· Cooperating with others

· Honesty in all interactions

· Fairness in decision making

Benefits

• Sick Pay 
• Health Cover
• 26 days holiday, increasing with service
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance 
• Free On-site parking

Finally, the successful candidate will also be expected to:

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence
• Provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Work some evenings and weekends

Application Deadline: Open until position filled

Application Details: Please send your current CV with covering letter (no longer than one A4 sheet) stating why you would like the role to hr@medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk

Website Link: Job Vacancies at Medical Detection Dogs

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Employer: Medical Detection Dogs

Job Title: Assistance Dog Training Manager

Job Location: Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £33,000 – £37,000 based on experience

Hours: Full-time permanent, with occasional evenings and weekends required

Job Description:

This role requires someone with previous experience in managing and or leading a Dog Training team within an Assistance Dog Organisation, to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Assistance Dog training team. The successful candidate will ensure that the team of Assistance Dog Trainers develop our puppies and dogs in advanced to training to ensure they receive the highest standard of socialisation and training, thereby maximising their chances of becoming a Medical Alert Assistance Dog. They will also play a role in the training and development of less experienced members of the team.

The welfare of our dogs is very important to us. We have a no-kennel policy, and all our dogs live in the homes of volunteers until they are about 20 months old. We are committed to providing quality training and support for all our dogs and the volunteers who look after them.

The role involves working collaboratively across teams and managing stakeholders to streamline the process of training and placing Assistance Dogs.

Specific Responsibilities

Puppies:

• To liaise with the Dog Supply Advisor on puppy intake
• To support and guide the Puppy Assistance Dog Trainers, with all aspects related to socialising and training of puppies from 8 weeks of age to approximately 16 months of age. This will include observing and supporting in:

– Puppy classes

– 1-2-1 training sessions

– Home visits

– Writing up Behaviour Modification Plans

– Any other ad hoc training support

• To ensure training records are up to date
• To work alongside the Head of Department on the Advanced Trainer pick up schedule, ensuring dogs are put into advanced training at an appropriate standard
• To oversee and carry out MDD internal puppy assessment programme – Behaviour Check List (BCL)
• To ensure all puppies in the socialising scheme follow MDD Health and Welfare policies and procedures
• If and when required, to stay away from home, supporting Puppy Assistance Dog Trainers with their puppies and volunteers who are based in our regional areas
• To offer support to dogs and/or volunteers when needed in the absence of the allocated trainer

Advanced Dogs:

• To support and guide the Advanced Assistance Dog Trainers and when needed, to support with the training of their advanced group of dogs. This will include:

– Observing dogs in all areas of development

– Giving practical advice and support

– Assisting in writing up training plans

– Any ad hoc training support

• To carry out the final assessments of dogs in advanced training
• To oversee the preparation of and to deliver in accordance with the instructor pick-up schedule for the MAAD programme dogs within advanced training
• Support the Advanced Assistance Dog Trainers with potential matches for a particular client and dog, and to report this progress regularly to the relevant senior staff
• To offer support to dogs and/or volunteers when needed in the absence of the allocated trainer

Staff Development:

• To work alongside our Assistance Dog Programme Training and Development Coordinator with the training and development of Trainee Assistance Dog Trainers and support in upskilling less experienced Trainers

Puppy Socialiser Recruitment

• To monitor and when necessary, highlight to the Head of Canine Supply, Training and Welfare, a shortage of Puppy Socialisers and Temporary Fosterers
• When required, assist in the recruitment of new volunteer Puppy Socialisers

Other

• To liaise with the Health and Welfare Coordinator on any health issues regarding puppies and dogs within the Assistance Dog Training Scheme
• To liaise with the Instructor Manager on any dogs that are entering or currently in the Medical Alert Assistance Dog (MAAD) programme.
• From time to time, you may be required to have a dog living with you for additional training for a set period
• Highlight to the Head of Canine Supply, Training and Welfare in a timely manner, if you feel a dog is not reaching the appropriate standard or may be more suitable for another role. Detailed, evidenced reasons why, must be supplied
• To oversee the rehoming of withdrawn puppies and dogs from the Socialising Scheme
• To support the Head of Canine Supply, Training and Welfare with the quarterly Trustee reports
• Update the Harlequin CRM database in a timely fashion to ensure accurate and up to date training, veterinary and health records
• Support the charity’s fundraising, communications and volunteering teams as required
• Share best practice with colleagues across the charity
• To be familiar with ADUK and ADI regulations, ensuring that you adhere to these standards with regards to behaviour, obedience, welfare, and branding
• To liaise with and provide support for volunteers who may operate as part of the Medical Alert Assistance Dog department or charity as a whole

Other tasks or ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager required to ensure the successful running of the charity.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to manage and support a highly driven team of dog trainers.
• Ability to demonstrate high quality judgement and a proven track record in relation to the following:
• Dog training matters including the analysis of temperaments, appropriate training methods and requirements necessary to maintain public confidence in assistance dogs.
• Solutions to training and behavioural problems.
• Assistance Dog Training including the ability to assess each person’s preferred learning style and adapt as appropriate your training approach, the specific programmes to be followed.
• Welfare and safety and appropriate time for referral to others.
• Appropriate support to trainee staff.
• Dealings with other staff, clients, and members of the public.
• Strong and clear teaching and instructing skills.
• Ability to plan work, be organised and ensure that time is utilised effectively for yourself, colleagues, and Puppy Socialisers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a wide range of people internally and externally. This will include clients and their families, fosterers, other professional service providers, members of the public, the media, managers, and other colleagues.
• High level of IT literacy and report writing skills including experience of using Microsoft-based programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and Power Point.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Practical knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Had management or team leader experience for a minimum of 2 years within an ADUK Dog Training team.
• ADUK and ADI regulations.
• Basic theory of practical dog training.
• Law in relation to dogs.
• Knowledge of medical conditions relevant to puppies between 8 weeks and 2 years of age.
• Dog and human psychology.
• Health and safety implications of dog and puppy socialiser handling. Some experience of assisting with the training and development of less experienced colleagues.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• You should be supportive of the charitable aims of Medical Detection Dogs and capable of working as part of a team, as well as being able to motivate yourself.
• You should be adaptable and positively embrace change by not only being flexible towards the ideas of others but also putting forward ideas to colleagues. This will involve creativity in problem-solving and making appropriate responses to new ideas and unexpected situations.

Values & Behaviours

There are a few key values that we believe are important in the workplace: 

· Respect

· Cooperation

· Honesty

· Fairness

Based on the values listed above, we encourage the behaviours below in the charity: 

· Respectful communication

· Cooperating with others

· Honesty in all interactions

· Fairness in decision making.

Benefits

• Sick Pay 
• Health Cover
• 26 days holiday, increasing with service
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance 
• Free On-site parking

Finally, the successful candidate will also be expected to:

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence
• Provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Work some evenings and weekends

Application Deadline: Open until position filled

Application Details: Please send your current CV with covering letter (no longer than one A4 sheet) stating why you would like the role to hr@medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk

Website Link: Job Vacancies at Medical Detection Dogs

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