Dog Foster & Community Partnership Lead

Dogs Trust Worldwide; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dog welfare charity is seeking a Fostering Coordinator in Loughborough to enhance dog welfare by recruiting and supporting volunteer foster carers. Your role includes ensuring high care standards for dogs, conducting training sessions, and facilitating successful adoptions. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This is a full-time, onsite position with a salary of £24,907 per year and additional benefits. Join us in making a difference for dogs in need!

Benefits

Benefits package

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with volunteers and rehoming dogs is required.
• Ability to promote volunteer schemes and provide training.
• Strong customer service skills and understanding of best practices.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess, and induct new foster carers.
• Support foster carers with regular check-ins and necessary resources.
• Deliver training to foster carers either one-on-one or in group sessions.
• Identify and place dogs into suitable foster care.
• Prepare dog profiles and manage the adoption process.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service skills

Handling and rehoming dogs experience

Volunteer management experience

Job description

A leading dog welfare charity is seeking a Fostering Coordinator in Loughborough to enhance dog welfare by recruiting and supporting volunteer foster carers. Your role includes ensuring high care standards for dogs, conducting training sessions, and facilitating successful adoptions. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This is a full-time, onsite position with a salary of £24,907 per year and additional benefits. Join us in making a difference for dogs in need!