Cat Welfare & Rehoming Assistant

Cats

Ferndown

On-site

GBP 17,000 - 21,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Ongoing learning and development

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Cats Protection is seeking a Rehoming and Welfare Assistant for our Ferndown centre in Dorset. This 28-hour role across four days includes one weekend day and bank holidays when required, with a salary up to £19,154.40 per year. You’ll help with cat care, cleaning, customer service and supporting adoption activities.

Our team relies on empathy, clear communication and teamwork. A full manual driving licence is essential for occasional vehicle movements and veterinary runs.

Qualifications

Full manual driving licence required.
Excellent communicator with strong empathy.
Experience in customer service and dealing with the public.
Experience in animal welfare and cat care.
Ability to cope with distressing situations and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Clean cat pens and litter trays across centre sections.
Feed and care for cats, including medical or behavioural needs; handling as required.
Present a professional, friendly image to customers and visitors.
Assist with veterinary runs; may drive the Cats Protection vehicle off-site.
Work with volunteers to coach and guide them on cat care duties.
Support scheduling and preparation of rehoming information, viewings and adoptions.

Skills

Driving license (Full)

Empathy

Customer service

Teamwork

Health & safety

Cat care

Job description

Our team relies on empathy, clear communication and teamwork. A full manual driving licence is essential for occasional vehicle movements and veterinary runs.

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