Rehoming & Welfare Assistant (Dogs)

2 weeks ago


Old Windsor, United Kingdom Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Full time

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At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love and expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them.

Our Dog Operations Team is responsible for delivering the highest standards of animal welfare and care for every dog in their journey through Battersea, from intake, to their care and assessments and then to rehoming. We are looking for a passionate individual to join this team at our Old Windsor site as a Rehoming & Welfare Assistant, to provide the highest standard of animal husbandry, care, and enrichment to the animals in our care.

The ideal candidate would have experience of looking after animals in a work or volunteer capacity, of delivering high quality work with minimum supervision and having a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks, as well as experience of positively embracing and adapting to change.

Please note that this role is based at our Old Windsor centre.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Working with our animals:

Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. We are looking for people with the resilience and adaptability to handle all aspects of this role. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.



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