Cat Welfare & Rehoming Assistant — Exeter (Part-Time)

Cats Protection; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

26 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

Cats Protection in Exeter is seeking a Rehoming and Welfare Assistant to join the Centre team. This permanent role is 24 hours per week across three days, with some weekend shifts on a rota basis.

You will care for cats, assist with welfare tasks, engage with customers, and support volunteers. A driving license is essential, and we offer a supportive environment with development opportunities, pension, and 26 days’ leave.

Qualifications

• Requires driving licence as some driving of centre vans is required.
• Excellent communicator with strong empathy.
• Experience in customer service and dealing with the public.
• Experience of animal welfare including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling cats.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving license

Empathy

Customer service

Animal welfare

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Cats Protection in Exeter is seeking a Rehoming and Welfare Assistant to join the Centre team. This permanent role is 24 hours per week across three days, with some weekend shifts on a rota basis.

You will care for cats, assist with welfare tasks, engage with customers, and support volunteers. A driving license is essential, and we offer a supportive environment with development opportunities, pension, and 26 days’ leave.