We’re recruiting a Rehabilitation Trainer and Behaviour Advisor to join our Behaviour team based at our Sheffield rehoming, advice and behaviour unit! This is a really exciting opportunity to join Blue Cross’ growing Behaviour Service.

We are looking for a talented behaviour advisor who has a thorough understanding of reward-based training techniques, to work with pets in our care (be it on site, in foster, or post adoption). 

Working under the guidance of an Animal Behaviourist, you will be implementing and facilitating rehabilitation programmes practically, as well as advising and coaching centre teams who work with the pets in our care.

While remote working is not available, there will be occasions when you'll need to travel to other sites or take on duties outside these hours to meet the needs of the pets and people.

• Providing expert advice to customers to help resolve their pet’s training related problems, during virtual or in-person advice sessions.
• During advice sessions, assess and accurately diagnose training problems and create appropriate rehabilitation plans for customers to follow.
• Implement and oversee the rehabilitation advised by the Behaviour Services team following advice sessions.
• Work in conjunction with the Behaviour Services, and Rehoming team to deliver a comprehensive service to all customers seeking help with their pet’s training and behaviour problems.
• Carry out in depth behaviour assessments of Blue Cross pets to determine safety risks and inform adoption criteria.
• Play an active role in facilitating the process where behavioural euthanasia is recommended by the Behaviour Services team, including the gathering of evidence, partaking in inclusive discussions with the Rehoming team, and as and when required, overseeing the physical procedure.
• Help diagnose and treat behaviour problems in Blue Cross pets

For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button. 

At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are. Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating a workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities.

Demonstrable experience of: 

• Pet behaviour and training techniques, and evidence of success in understanding pet behaviour and training problems
• Carrying out behaviour and training programmes for dogs, across a variety of breeds and temperaments
• Developing training programmes and delivering to owners and caregivers that are practical and realistic for a pet owner
• Full UK driving licence 
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.