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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: UNLEASHED DOG ADVENTURE PARK The role is at Unleashed Dog Adventure Park located near Moira/Aghagallon. Applicants would need access to their own transport as there is no public transport. The role will support the design and development of a new Dog Sensory Garden, aimed at enhancing enrichment, sniff-work, exploration, and play opportunities for dogs visiting the adventure park. The role combines creative project design with practical outdoor work and customer engagement. The post holder will work closely with the two business owners to bring the sensory garden concept to life while also contributing to wider customer-focused projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the business owners in researching, planning, and designing the new dog sensory garden.
• Carry out basic hands-on construction and maintenance tasks related to the build of the garden, including: Digging, planting, weeding, and general ground preparation.
• Strimming, mowing, and basic landscaping. Cleaning, sanding, or preparing timber and other materials. Support general site maintenance to keep the dog park clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Provide a friendly, positive presence when interacting with customers and their dogs. Contribute to creating a welcoming experience for visitors.
• Help design and conduct a customer satisfaction survey to gather feedback and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain a calm, positive attitude around dogs and people at all times.
• Answer customer queries and give information about park features and the new sensory garden project.
• Assist with simple computer-based tasks such as updating project notes, recording progress, or inputting customer survey results.
• Help with basic social media content, including taking photos, writing short updates, or sharing progress on the sensory garden project under guidance from the business owners.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• The applicant should have experience of hands-on outdoor work such as digging, planting, weeding, strimming, mowing etc.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Desirable Skills

• Woodworking skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience of posting on a range of social media.
• Be familiar and happy to work with dogs.

Further Information

The Employer is: UNLEASHED DOG ADVENTURE PARK JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.