• Vacancy ID:
    137
  • All LocationsAll Locations:
    Atherton, Forfar, Leamington, Redbridge
  • All TeamsAll Teams:
    Guide Dogs Service
  • Advertising SalarySalary
    Current starting salary £27,566 - £30,403.99 per annum dependent on experience + excellent benefits
  • Contract TypeContract Type:
    Permanent
  • Directorate:
    Operations
  • Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
    35

  • About The Role

  •  
    Key information: This position is for individuals who are Qualified Guide Dog Trainers (GDTs)
     
    This is not a Trainee opportunity. More information on our trainee Academy GDT roles can be found using the following link
     
    Current starting salary: £27,566 - £30,403.99 per annum dependent on experience. For Redbridge based roles you will receive a £2,400 location allowance
     
    About the role
     
    Are you a Qualified Guide Dog Trainer looking for an opportunity to help deliver life-changing services?
     
    We are actively recruiting Qualified Guide Dogs Trainers to join our teams in Atherton, Forfar, Redbridge and Leamington.
     
    You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by using your expertise to train exceptional guide dogs and directly improve the quality of life for people living with sight loss, helping them achieve their goals and live independently.
     
    Why Join us?
    • Supportive Environment: Work with a dedicated, compassionate team of professionals to provide excellent service and support.
    • Grow in your career: Participate in ongoing professional development, mentoring others, and learning from a network of experts.
    • Competitive Salary & Benefits: We are proud to offer a range of person-centred provisions that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them. View our excellent range of benefits and how we can support via the following link

       

       

  • About Us

  • If you want to know more about the teams who work at Guide Dogs, you can find it on our Careers Page
     
    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
     
    Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. 

    We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.
     
    If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.
     
    Safeguarding
     
    Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

    At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.
     
    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 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.
     
    How to apply 
     
    You may have particular needs to be able to complete your application, If you would like support please contact our Recruitment Team on 0118 3540345 or [email protected]
     
    As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. 


     
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