Job Description

Are you a devoted cat lover with a knack for nurturing our feline friends? Barn Owls Cattery in Manston is on the lookout for a new team member to join us.

Position:

Seasonal Cattery Assistant

Location:

Barn Owls Cattery, Manston

Hours:

Saturday

6.00am - 11.30am + min1 hour Saturday afternoon/evening for afternoon feeds

Sunday

8.00am - 11.00am + min 1 hour Sunday afternoon/evening for afternoon feeds (start time flexible)

Hours will vary due to seasonal changes, applicant needs to be flexible to suit busy and quieter periods

Peak season is typically April - September.

Start date:

ASAP

HOLIDAY COVER

Additional hour s to cover owners occasional seasonal vacation breaks throughout the year. During this time cover could be full time (Mon 0 Sun) up to to a 2 week period

Responsibilities:

Early morning feeding, Cleaning multiple Cattery pens
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Front of house Reception duties including, checking In/Out customers cats, taking phone calls using our booking software. Full training provided for this (a very basic level of pc skills required) You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills, Confident, Calm, Caring and Reassuring as you will be dealing with customers who may need anxious leaving their family pet in our trust. Ability to work independently, as youwill be working mostly on your own. Full deep clean of Cattery Pens on change over days General cleaning in the cattery, including kitchen, food storage, toilet, reception area, cattery equipment and food trolley Handling cats with care and confidence Engaging with customers Independently managing the Cattery whilst management take occasional leave. Duties include, front of house reception duties, including taking phone calls using our booking software. Full training provided for this (a very basic level of pc skills required)

Job Requirements:

This is a physically demanding position. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Physical Fitness:

Must be physically fit in order to keep up with the fast pace of the cattery demands. A typical day on top of normal daily duties can consist of deep cleaning 10+ pens ready for new arrivals.

Work Efficiently:

Able to work quickly and efficiently within time constraints.

Initiative and Awareness:

Must demonstrate excellent initiative and awareness by identifying tasks that need attention without requiring prompts.

Personal Skills:

Must have a friendly, kind, caring nature, and be confident when interacting with customers. Able to maintain a calm and gentle demeanor around the cats that compliments the work environment.

Computer Skills:

Basic proficiency in computer usage is required (training will be provided).

Flexibility:

Availability for additional hours as needed.

Transportation:

Must be able to drive or have reliable access to transportation due to the location.

Affinity for Cats:

Applicants should have a genuine affection for cats and be confident in handling them.

Management Statement:

At Barn Owls, we pride ourselves on being a dedicated team that upholds exceptional standards in caring for our feline guests. We anticipate our team members to embrace our work values by adhering to high standards in all their duties.

Barn Owls offer a distinctive and serene work environment, making it a remarkable place to be. Owners Paul & Jo are deeply passionate about Barn Owls. They are compassionate individuals who ensure all team members feel equally welcomed. We demand the same level of commitment from our team members and will not tolerate anything less than hard work. We expect high standards, so if you're not prepared to roll up your sleeves and go the extra mile, then please refrain from applying as this is not for you!!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexitime Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Every weekend
Application question(s):

1. Tell me what interests you about this position and why you have applied? 2. Do you have any personal or professional experience interacting with animals? Please give details 3. Have you any customer service experience. If Yes please give details? 4. This is an active role with physical demands and time restraints. How can you demonstrate that you can meet these requirements? 5. Are you comfortable working independently & using your initiative? Please give a n example(s) in a previous role which demonstrates this? 6. Why are you more suitable for this position than other applicants? 7. How would your previous employer describe your attendance and reliability? 8. Why did you leave your last position or why are you leaving your current position? 9. How would you describe your character? 10. What commitments do you have outside of work including family, hobbies or any other work? 11. Can you describe a typical day in your life outside of work? 12. Is there anything further you would like to share that would be benefit your application? Do you live in The Thanet Area?
Work Location: In person