Placement Supervisor

What we do

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People transform the lives of deaf people by the provision of a hearing dog. We train more than 200 dogs per year for deaf adults and children. Accounting for 60% of the workforce, comprising of 90 employees and nearly 600 volunteers, the operations department is responsible for the breeding (dog supply), training and welfare of up to 450 dogs in training.

What you will be doing

The role of the Placement Course Supervisor is to provide the best possible start for each Hearing Dog leaving their training journey to begin their life as a future life changer.

This varied and immensely rewarding role is key to laying the foundations for which every partnership is built upon. Focusing on building strong bond and relationships through coaching and mentoring, the Placement Course Supervisor leads the partnership creation stage known as the ‘placement course’. The placement course is a four-stage process, comprising of virtual and in person support taking place in partners homes and at the training centres.

What you will need to succeed

We are seeking someone who is:

• self-motivated with previous experience of teaching, coaching, and mentoring with a strong ability to problem solve.
• Technical dog training experience is desirable but not essential.

How to apply

If you are interested in working with us in this varied and immensely rewarding job we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter on how you'd be perfect for the role, to the HR Department

Closing date & interviews

• Closing date 5 May 2023
• First interviews will take place over Microsoft Teams on 16 May 2023
• Second interviews will take place in person on 29 May 2023

Registered charity in England and Wales (293358) and in Scotland (SC040486)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,240.00-£33,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• York: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/05/2023