Ireland Job Openings

The Donkey Sanctuary

Welfare Assistant (1701)

Liscarroll

FULL TIME & PART TIME

September 2, 2024

The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland (TDSI) works as part of an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. Our vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life, and our mission is to improve the lives of donkeys every day. We will achieve this by transforming the lives of donkeys in need worldwide by fostering greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.
We have an excellent opportunity for Welfare Assistant to join our Welfare team in Ireland. You will work closely with, and give operational support to the Welfare Department providing an efficient and professional administrative service. To provide administrative and operational support to the Welfare Team, ensuring that TDSI delivers excellent supporter care across Ireland.
About you:

Demonstrate experience of animal husbandry (preferably working with equines), understanding individual behaviour patterns and overcoming challenges.
Competent IT skills
Excellent observation skills and the ability to identify and notice signs that would indicate ill health in equines.
Willing to undertake work related training as required.
Excellent communication skills • Able to demonstrate the ability to make good decisions under pressure and deliver on deadlines;
Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills which includes being responsive to requests and adept at flexing communication style to different individuals;
Full valid driving licence.

About the role:
Your principal duties and responsibilities will include –

Responding to telephone and emails enquiries and concerns from members of the public, donkey owners and guardian homes and other stakeholders; Maintaining professionalism and composure whilst working under pressure to resolve a number of donkey welfare issues;
Assist the Welfare Office Supervisor as required including supporting the Donkey Movement Co-Ordinator and support staff in managing all aspects of Donkey movements;
Create and maintain up to- date case management records on Animal Management System, and ensure that key work streams are accounted for;
Assist the Welfare Office Supervisor with month end reports; including monthly statistics, data reports, DAFM, monthly vehicle returns and expenses; 
Liaise closely with Donkey Welfare Advisers and support staff providing administration support as required; Escalating concerns and enquiries as appropriate.
Assist the Welfare Office and SDWA with drivers work schedules, routes and admin, monthly expense claims and overtime hours as required;  
Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Veterinary, Farms and Fundraising departments
Speaking to members of the public, providing advice and support; Attending internal and external fundraising and promotional events when required;
Assist with administering purchase orders for the welfare department;
Provide support to Senior Donkey Welfare Adviser, Donkey Welfare Advisers, Welfare Office Supervisor Donkey Movement Coordinator and Head of Welfare, as appropriate
Manage the processing of passports in collaboration with all donkey facing teams in Ireland, NI and UK acting as the first point of contact for the appropriate passport agencies.

What we offer in return:
This is a part-time, permanent contract starting as soon as possible, working 21 hours per week, 7 hours per day. The working pattern will be agreed between the line manager and the post holder, but flexibility will be required for weekend working.
Benefits:

Competitive pension.
Life assurance.
30 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 35 with each full year of service.
Wellbeing team.
Recorded Pilates classes.
Long service awards.
Healthshield plan –

Reimbursement of some medical expenses up to the specified limits per membership.
Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment from participating outlets.

Free parking.

Closing date for completed applications: Tuesday 17 September 2024.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: €16,238.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in liscarroll
Application deadline: 17/09/2024

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