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Training and Partnership Instructor (North East region)

North East regionFull-time
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Training and Partnership Instructor (North East region)

Training and Partnership Instructor (North East region) 

About the Role

We are looking for a Training and Partnership Instructor to deliver safe, effective Medical Alert Assistance Dog partnerships from advanced training through placement, accreditation and ongoing aftercare.

This is a hybrid operational role combining dog training, client instruction and partnership delivery, requiring excellent organisation, empathy and sound professional judgement. The role involves regular travel, occasional overnight stays and flexibility to meet client and service needs, while working with colleagues, contractors and clients to ensure high-quality partnerships and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities of the Role

  • Oversee early-stage puppy development with External Contractors, including monitoring progress, welfare and training up to approximately 16 months.
  • Deliver advanced training including obedience, public access, scent detection, alerting behaviour and client-specific tasks.
  • Assess dogs and applicants and identify or escalate training, behavioural or welfare concerns.
  • Support matching, home stays, placements and accreditation.
  • Deliver client instruction and ongoing partnership support, including annual reviews and refresher training.
  • Monitor alert accuracy and partnership performance, providing remedial training where required.
  • Maintain accurate records and evidence-based reports within the Harlequin CRM system.
  • Ensure training and partnership activity meets organisational, ADUK and ADI standards.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and volunteers and act as a professional ambassador for Medical Detection Dogs.
  • Travel regularly to meet dog, client and service needs.

Person Specification:

Essential:

  • Experience in assistance dog training and/or partnership delivery.
  • Strong dog handling and behaviour knowledge.
  • Experience delivering one-to-one instruction, teaching or coaching.
  • Experience working with external providers or contractors.
  • Understanding of ADUK standards and assistance dog best practice.
  • IT literacy, including Microsoft 365 and CRM systems.
  • Full UK driving licence and ability to pass a DBS check.
  • Willingness to travel, work evenings/weekends and have dogs reside in the home for training purposes.

Desirable:

  • Experience with Medical Alert Assistance Dogs.
  • Knowledge of complex or fluctuating medical conditions.
  • Experience with accreditation or inspection processes.
  • Strong communication, coaching and organisational skills.
  • Calm, empathetic and professional approach.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
  • Flexible, resilient and adaptable, with commitment to the charitable aims of Medical Detection Dogs.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Medical Detection Dogs, please do not hesitate to apply.

Please send your current CV with covering letter (no longer than one A4 sheet) stating why you would like the role to

hr@medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk

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