Canine Carer

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading dog charity as a Canine Carer, where your passion for animal welfare will shine. In this role, you'll provide exceptional care to dogs in a busy Rehoming Centre, ensuring they receive the love and attention they deserve. You'll educate the public about dog welfare, establish strong relationships with potential adopters, and work closely with a supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of dogs and help them find their forever homes. If you're energetic, positive, and committed to animal welfare, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience with dogs and knowledge of their behavior and health issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to educate others.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for dogs and follow health and safety guidelines.
• Educate potential owners on dog care and welfare.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Dog Care Knowledge

Health & Behavior Knowledge

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual with a commitment to animal welfare to join our team of Canine Carers at our busy Rehoming Centre.

We’re looking for a Canine Carer to provide the highest levels of care and welfare management to dogs, working towards preparing them for rehoming and ensuring the most suitable home is found for each dog.

About this job:

As a Canine Carer, you’ll:

• Provide exemplary daily care for the dogs in our Rehoming Centre, following Dogs Trust's code of practice and Health and Safety guidelines.
• Educate potential owners and the public in dog care and welfare.
• Establish excellent customer relations for the centre.

About you:

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, empathetic towards both people and animals, a strong team player, energetic, and positive. Experience with dogs, basic knowledge of behaviour and health issues, and a commitment to Dogs Trust’s aims are essential.

About Dogs Trust:

We love dogs. Since 1891, we’ve been dedicated to ensuring every dog gets the love they deserve. We never put healthy dogs down, focusing instead on helping dogs in need, supporting owners, and creating a better future for dogs. We are the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 dogs find their forever homes annually.

About the team:

Our centres house thousands of dogs until they find new homes. Our dedicated staff and volunteers form a family-community, working in all weather to give dogs the best life possible. Our centres are the face of Dogs Trust, providing excellent customer service to visitors.

What you need to know:

A full, manual driving licence is essential, as driving is part of the role.