PT Dog Warden (Jobshare) 18.50 hours

PT Dog Warden (Job Share)

Belfast

Temporary Contract

Main purpose of job

To be responsible to the Assistant City Protection Manager, through the Dog Warden Supervisor, for the efficient and effective performance of the duties of the post including in particular:

Implementation of the Dogs (NI) Order 1983 (as amended), the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (NI) 2011, the Dog Control Orders Regulations (NI) 2012 and other relevant legislation in accordance with the councils policies and departmental procedures and arrangements; Implementation, as required, of the Dog Warden Services educational and information programme concerning dog control and promoting responsible dog ownership.

To perform all duties in accordance with specified time and quality targets.

To ensure humane treatment of dogs while in the postholders possession.

Summary of responsibilities and personal duties:

To undertake, as required, the full range of duties in connection with the councils' powers under Dogs legislation including in particular: - Patrolling streets and public places.

Investigation of complaints in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence (NI) Order 1989 as appropriate.

Detecting and dealing with straying or uncontrolled dogs.

Detecting and dealing with infringements of the legislation, including issuing notices where necessary under Article 36, Dogs (NI) Order 1983 and the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (NI) 2011, the Dog Control Orders Regulations (NI) 2012.

Detecting and dealing with dogs prescribed under the Dangerous Dogs (NI) Order 1991.

Collecting stray or unwanted dogs and taking them to the appropriate kennelling facility.

To inspect and make recommendations for the registration of breeding establishments and guard-dog kennels under the Welfare of Animals Act 2011.

To undertake, as required, the full range of duties in connection with achievement of the councils aims in regard to Dog Control, and in particular: - Promoting responsible dog ownership through personal contact with owners and through organised dissemination of information and implementation of the services education programme and to assist as required in the development of the same.

Liaising directly, as required, with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), Police Service of Northern Ireland, other city council departments and relevant public bodies, and dog welfare organisations.

Liaising directly with veterinary surgeons as required in accordance with departmental arrangements, and assistance in the administration of veterinary procedures such as humane destruction where necessary.

Attendance at court or other formal hearings to give evidence.

Preparation of reports or evidence, including considered suggestions or recommendations on future or further action.

Assess the condition of all dogs handled, ensuring compassionate and humane treatment is provided as required.

Initiation, preparation and submission of correspondence drafts, together with provision of information notes for drafting of other required correspondence.

To carry out all duties in accordance with the departments safety policy and maintain high standards of hygiene throughout.

To carry out any other related duties which the council may be required to undertake, for example, in relation to the control of rabies.

To keep abreast of new developments in the field of dog control and of good practice and new procedures.

Full Job Description available

This job description has been written at a time of significant organisational change, and it will be subject to review and amendment as the demands of the role and the organisation evolve. Therefore, the post-holder will be required to be flexible, adaptable and aware that they may be asked to perform tasks, duties and responsibilities which are not specifically detailed in the job description, but which are commensurate with the role.

Employee specification

Essential criteria

Driving licence and experience

Applicants must, as at the closing date:

have a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland, or, have access to a form of transport which enables them to carry out the duties of the post in full 1 ;

and

be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year's relevant experience, gained in the workplace, in each of the following areas:

the control or handling of dogs in a formal setting;

dealing with individual members of the public, including dealing with contentious situations; and

administration work which includes using computerised systems to produce written reports and maintain records.

Short-listing criteria

In addition to the above driving licence and experience, Belfast City Council reserves the right to short-list only those applicants who, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms, can demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have:

in the first instance, at least two years relevant experience, gained in the workplace, in each of the three areas (b) to (d) detailed above; and in the second instance, at least one year's relevant experience, gained in the workplace, of working in an enforcement or legislative role.

1 Please be advised that this alternative is a reasonable adjustment specifically for applicants with disabilities who, as a result of their disability, are unable to hold a full, current driving licence. However please also be advised that, given the business need for the post holder to drive council-owned vans on a daily basis in order to fulfil the duties of the post then the reasonableness of this adjustment will be thoroughly considered prior to any appointment being made

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Other Information:

Start Date: 14 September 2026

Closing Date: 11 September 2026

Hours of Work: 18.50 hours per week Service and hours of duty - Job share.

The hours of duty are: 74 hours over 4 weeks, averaging 18.5 per week as per the shift pattern below. You will work from 8am-8pm (1 hour and 30-minute unpaid break) whilst on duty.

Week 1 : Sun - 8 AM to 8 PM & Fri-7.30 AM to 8 PM

Week 2: Thur - 8AM to 8 PM

Week 3: Thur - 8 AM to 8 PM, Fri -8 AM to 8 PM Week 4: Wed -8AM to 8 PM, Sat-8 AM to 8 PM

Rate of Pay: £15.82 per hour plus accrue holiday pay

Location: Dargen Crescent Belfast

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment on or to speak to one of our consultants.

The client reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.