Cat Welfare & Rehoming Assistant — Driving Licence

CATS PROTECTION; Curridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

26 days annual leave

Salary Finance

Job summary

Cats Protection is seeking a Rehoming and Welfare Assistant to support daily centre operations. The role involves cleaning pens, feeding cats, and providing care and comfort to animals in a friendly environment.

You will assist with veterinary runs and drive centre vehicles when required, while coaching volunteers and helping with adoption information and viewings. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Full, manual driving licence is essential.
• Excellent empathy and communication skills.
• Experience with animal welfare and cat care.
• Customer service experience with the public.
• Resilience to distressing situations and emotional moments.
• Team player with safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning of cat pens and litter trays across centre sections.
• Feed and care for cats requiring medical or behavioural treatment.
• Present a professional and friendly image to customers and visitors.
• Assist with veterinary runs, potentially driving 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 adoption of cats in care.

Skills

Driving license

Empathy

Customer service

Animal welfare

Teamwork

Health & safety

Job description

Cats Protection is seeking a Rehoming and Welfare Assistant to support daily centre operations. The role involves cleaning pens, feeding cats, and providing care and comfort to animals in a friendly environment.

You will assist with veterinary runs and drive centre vehicles when required, while coaching volunteers and helping with adoption information and viewings. A full UK driving licence is essential.