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Kennel Attendant • London
Surrey and Sussex Police
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Surrey and Sussex Police
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1. Can you tell us about your experience working in a kennel environment? What specific responsibilities did you have? Can you tell us about your experience working in a kennel environment? What specific responsibilities did you have?
2. What drew you to apply for the Kennel Attendant position with Surrey and Sussex Police? What drew you to apply for the Kennel Attendant position with Surrey and Sussex Police?
3. Do you have any formal qualifications related to animal care? If so, please elaborate. Do you have any formal qualifications related to animal care? If so, please elaborate.
4. How do you ensure the health and welfare of dogs in your care? Can you provide some examples? How do you ensure the health and welfare of dogs in your care? Can you provide some examples?
5. What techniques do you use for exercising and socialising dogs, especially those in training? What techniques do you use for exercising and socialising dogs, especially those in training?
6. How would you handle a situation where a dog is exhibiting signs of stress or anxiety? How would you handle a situation where a dog is exhibiting signs of stress or anxiety?
7. Can you explain your approach to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in a kennel environment? Can you explain your approach to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in a kennel environment?
8. How do you handle the administration of medication to dogs? Can you describe any relevant experience? How do you handle the administration of medication to dogs? Can you describe any relevant experience?
9. This role requires effective teamwork. Can you share an example of how you've worked successfully as part of a team in the past? This role requires effective teamwork. Can you share an example of how you've worked successfully as part of a team in the past?
10. How would you handle a disagreement with a colleague regarding the care of a dog? How would you handle a disagreement with a colleague regarding the care of a dog?
11. What experience do you have with maintaining records and administrative tasks related to kennel management? What experience do you have with maintaining records and administrative tasks related to kennel management?
12. This role involves supervising deliveries. What steps would you take to ensure all supplies are correctly accounted for? This role involves supervising deliveries. What steps would you take to ensure all supplies are correctly accounted for?
13. How do you prioritise your workload, especially when multiple tasks are required simultaneously? How do you prioritise your workload, especially when multiple tasks are required simultaneously?
14. Describe a time when you had to work under pressure. How did you manage the situation, and what was the outcome? Describe a time when you had to work under pressure. How did you manage the situation, and what was the outcome?
15. This position can be physically demanding. Can you discuss your fitness routine and how you prepare for physically intensive work? This position can be physically demanding. Can you discuss your fitness routine and how you prepare for physically intensive work?
16. Have you worked with large breeds of dogs before? What challenges have you faced, and how did you overcome them? Have you worked with large breeds of dogs before? What challenges have you faced, and how did you overcome them?
17. This role requires some weekend and public holiday work. How do you feel about this aspect of the job? This role requires some weekend and public holiday work. How do you feel about this aspect of the job?
18. Are you comfortable with the possibility of night shifts? Have you had any experience working nights in previous roles? Are you comfortable with the possibility of night shifts? Have you had any experience working nights in previous roles?
19. How important do you believe diversity and inclusion are within a workplace, especially in a policing environment? How important do you believe diversity and inclusion are within a workplace, especially in a policing environment?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nKennel Attendant with Surrey and Sussex Police in London, England, United Kingdom\n\n Vacancy Information Division / Department - Operations Command Grade - Grade C Status - Full Time Contract Type - Permanent Salary Grade Range - £22,832 - £26,092 Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week Shift Allowance - Yes Politically Restricted - No Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time. Chief Constables' Message We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you. We wish you all the very best with your application. Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner The Role & Key Responsibilities From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference. The primary role is to look after the health and welfare of Police dogs housed in the Dog Training School kennels. This includes dogs and puppies in training as well as Operational Police dogs. The successful applicant must have the ability to maintain a high standard of care to all dogs housed at the school by providing adequate exercise, enrichment and ensuring the kennels, runs and exercise areas are kept to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene. The kennel team are directly responsible for grooming, administering medication, carrying out vet visits, health checks, feeding and the clearing of dog excrement. You would be expected to supervise deliveries of stock ensuring the correct stock is delivered and where appropriate to assist with unloading deliveries. Accurate completion of daily admin tasks such as taking kennel bookings, allocating of kennel space and completion of daily kennel and behaviour records. The applicant will be expected to assist with the Force breeding programme, caring for the health and welfare of litters of puppies at the school and helping to providing continual development and environmental awareness. Skills & Experience It is essential the post-holder has a genuine interest in the care and welfare of animals and has at least 18 months of experience working within a kennel environment. This is a physically demanding role, it is essential the post-holder has a good level of fitness, stamina and the ability to handle large breeds of dog. It is essential the post-holder is able to lone work and also communicate and work well within a team. It is essential the post-holder is the holder of a full licence to drive motor vehicles (manual) and preferably experience in driving vehicle similar in size to a Ford transit. It is essential for the post-holder is computer literate with appropriate key board skills. It is essential the post-holder has the ability to work under pressure, is able to prioritize their work load with the capacity to be flexible in their approach whilst working to time scales. It is preferable the post-holder holds an appropriate animal based qualification. This post includes weekend working and some public holidays. There will be occasions when you will be asked to work night shifts when litters of puppies are present at the Dog School. Why Work With Us? We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits; career progression contributory pension scheme (LGPS) generous annual leave allowance discounts for everyday spend on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs generous and supportive parental leave financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support discounted contributory healthcare scheme Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police Further Information Interviews for this role will be held on Monday 9th December. For further information about this role please contact Emma Coles on or Hannah Swales on Diversity Statement We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all. We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement. We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you. Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police Additional Information Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications."}